Events
Winterberg chosen as Luge World Cup replacement for storm-damaged Königssee
The International Luge Federation's (FIL) World Cup event in Königssee, Germany will now be held in Winterberg after heavy storms caused damage to the latter's venue.
Indonesia, India prepare for 2036 Olympics bids
Indonesia and India are among the countries keen on pursuing a bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, after Brisbane secured the 2032 Games this week
Boxing set for pre-Olympic return to Stade Roland Garros
The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has announced that boxing will return to Stade Roland Garros for the first time in nearly half a century as it seeks to prove the venue’s multi-purpose claims.
IOC coordination commission chair: We need spectators at Beijing 2022
The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will need to have spectators in attendance for it to be successful, Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr, chair of the International Olympic Committee coordination commission said…
Thai MotoGP cancelled due to Covid-19
The 2021 Thai MotoGP has been cancelled as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to disrupt the racing calendar, with a replacement event under consideration
Australia, New Zealand pull out of Rugby League World Cup
Australia and New Zealand have today (Thursday) withdrawn from the 2021 Rugby League World Cup, citing player welfare and safety concerns amid the “stark differences” in how Covid-19 is being handled in …
AFC Asian Cup 2027 host decision delayed until 2022
The bidding process for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 has been pushed back to 2022 due to ongoing challenges around the Covid-19 pandemic, the Asian Football Confederation has confirmed
Cape Town to stage three remaining Lions Tests behind closed doors
The remainder of the British & Irish Lions’ tour of South Africa will take place in Cape Town amid ongoing concerns relating to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Brisbane confirmed as 2032 Olympic Games host, polling 72 votes
Brisbane has been confirmed as the host of the 2032 Olympic Games after it was voted in at the 138th International Olympic Committee Session in Tokyo today (Wednesday)
Tokyo 2020 battles cancellation speculation and other challenges on home straight
There has been no let-up in the challenges for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in the final days before it starts
Kuehne+Nagel named Birmingham 2022 logistics provider in seven-figure procurement
The organisers of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games have signed up Kuehne+Nagel as the event’s official logistics provider.
IMG Future Stars event set for Athens, Tennis Channel coverage in place
IMG Tennis has unveiled plans to host the inaugural IMG Future Stars tennis event next year at the Tatoï Club in Athens, Greece.
Ski mountaineering given green light for Milan-Cortina 2026
The number of winter Olympic Games sports has risen to eight after ski mountaineering was approved to feature at the 2026 Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Brewers reschedule Royals game to avoid clash with NBA Finals’ Game 6
Major League Baseball's Milwaukee Brewers have moved up the start time of their upcoming home game against the Kansas City Royals to avoid a conflict with Game 6 of the National Basketball Association…
CAF rallies behind biennial World Cup proposal
The Confederation of African Football has given its backing to Fifa’s proposal of staging the World Cup and Women’s World Cup on a biennial basis, despite its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) also operating eve…
Uefa compensates Bilbao, Dublin, Istanbul for loss of key hosting rights
Uefa, European football’s governing body, has moved to compensate Bilbao, Dublin and Istanbul for the loss of club and national team competition hosting rights due to Covid-19 by reordering its future c…
Budapest to host Europe’s first WTT Series event
The Hungarian capital of Budapest has been announced as the host of Europe’s first World Table Tennis Series event next month.