Events

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) is seeking to build on the success of the track events at the London 2012 Olympics by launching a new competition dedicated to relay racing.

One of the first major sporting legacies from the London 2012 Olympic Games has been announced with the launch of RideLondon – an event which aims to become the largest charity fund-raising cycle ride in the world.

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has confirmed that the introduction of an age limit at future Olympic Games is being discussed, but has stated that the controversial measure is unlikely to be introduced in time for the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro.

National Hockey League (NHL) commissioner Gary Bettman has stated that the League will lock out its players on September 15 unless a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) is reached.

Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has outlined the capital city of Nairobi is preparing an ambitious bid to stage Africa’s first Olympic Games in 2024.

The 2012 Olympic Games is providing a net positive impact to large businesses in London, although not to the extent many had anticipated, according to a survey of 100 large companies by Deloitte.

International Boxing Association (AIBA) president Ching-Kuo Wu stated he wants to double the number of women’s weight categories for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro as the sport made history on Thursday.

James Worrall, founder and CEO of Executive Sport Ltd, has bought back the majority shareholding in the ‘Leaders’ branded sports events operation.

A round-up of stories from Day 14 of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Umberto Gandini, organising director of Italian giant AC Milan and vice-chairman of the powerful European Clubs Association (ECA), will speak at the fifth annual Leaders in Football conference, which takes place on October 10-11 at Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea FC.

The German Football League (DFL) is set to meet next month to discuss staging the 2013 edition of the Supercup in China, according to the Bild am Sonntag newspaper.

The Premier League has unveiled details of England’s first national competition for Under-21 players in a move that aims to bridge the gap between club academies and first teams.

Beijing Huajiang Culture Development Co. Ltd will continue to serve as the official provider of Olympic pin badges after agreeing a contract with Rio 2016.

The heads of marketing from five 2012 London Olympics sponsors will discuss their Games experiences at next month’s Sports Marketing 360, SportBusiness Group’s leading interactive global forum for sports marketing, media and brands.

A round-up of stories from Day 12 of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has stated its intention to “fully defend” the decision to replace windsurfing with kiteboarding in the Rio 2016 Olympic competition after the International RS:X Class Association announced it has commenced legal proceedings over the matter.

Ukraine’s National Olympic Committee president Sergey Bubka has stated the city of Lviv is interesting in staging the 2022 Winter Olympics.

A round-up of stories from Day Six of the London 2012 Olympic Games.