World Athletics
IAAF awards major event hosting rights
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has granted hosting rights for major events to Ostrava, Kampala and Nairobi after awarding the 2019 World Championships to Doha in Qatar yesterday (Tuesday).
Doha edges out Eugene and Barcelona to land IAAF World Championships
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has announced that Doha will host its 2019 World Championships, with the Qatari capital defeating rival bids from Barcelona and Eugene for the showpiece event.
Bubka strengthens powerbase with re-election as Ukrainian NOC president
Pole vault great Sergey Bubka has been re-elected as president of the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine ahead of his expected run for the top job at the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).
Doha 2019 unveils vision for IAAF World Championships bid
The Qatar Athletics Federation (QAF) and Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) have unveiled plans for an innovative ‘Athletics City’ as part of Doha’s bid for the International Association of Athletics Federations’ 2019 IAAF World Championships.
Lord Coe ends BBC Trust interest to pursue IAAF presidency
Lord Sebastian Coe has dropped out of the running to become the next chairman of the BBC Trust, the governing body of the UK public-service broadcaster, in favour of concentrating his efforts on securing the presidency of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).
HS&E to drive IAAF’s communications efforts
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has appointed Havas Sport & Entertainment (HS&E) as its corporate PR agency for a two-year term.
Hawk-Eye set to pick up baton with IAAF
British company Hawk-Eye is set have its sports tracking technology used during events at the International Association of Athletics Federations’ (IAAF) 2015 World Championships following a successful trial at the inaugural World Relays event in the Bahamas last weekend.
IAAF secures future of Diamond League
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has said its Diamond League competition is guaranteed until at least 2019 after announcing a new five-year agreement with organisers of its 14 race meetings.
UK Athletics appoints RLWC chief to lead London 2017 preparations
UK Athletics has appointed Sally Bolton as managing director of the organising committee for London’s hosting of the International Association of Athletics Federations’ (IAAF) World Championships and International Paralympic Committee’s (IPC) Athletics World Championships in 2017.
Kazan awarded 2016 IAAF World Junior Championships
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Council has selected Kazan as the host of the 2016 World Junior Championships.
Barcelona, Doha and Eugene lodge bids for 2019 IAAF World Championships
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has received bids from Barcelona, Doha and Eugene for its 2019 World Championships.
IAAF offers non-elite runners chance to gain world ranking
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has launched a new website that will allow non-elite runners to measure their performance against their peers around the world.
Beloff to lead new IAAF Ethics Commission
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has announced that Britain’s Michael Beloff will chair its new seven-man Ethics Commission.
Going the Distance
SportBusiness International looks at this month’s World Half Marathon Championships in Copenhagen, an event with significant growth potential according to world athletics’ governing body.
B’ham named 2018 World Indoor Championships host
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has awarded Birmingham the 2018 World Indoor Championships.
IAAF appoints TSE Consulting to attract host cities
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has appointed TSE Consulting to review how its main events are marketed and promoted to potential host cities around the world.
CADF appoints new independent board
The Cycling Anti-Doping Foundation (CADF) has completed the appointment of a new and independent foundation board.
Leadership: Interview with Essar Gabriel of the IAAF
IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federations) general secretary Essar Gabriel gives Owen Evans his take on the stormy build up to the 2013 World Championships, and what commercial opportunities exist for other IAAF events