Events
ISAF hands kiteboarding Olympic chance
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has taken the surprise decision to drop windsurfing from the Olympic programme for Rio de Janeiro’s 2016 Games, with kiteboarding being named in its place.
IOC, IMG, Canal Plus and Eurosport line-up for TVSM Live
Four of the sports broadcasting industry’s most respected figures will speak at the first TVSM Live event in Paris on Thursday, May 10.
Old Trafford to host Rugby League World Cup final
The Rugby Football League (RFL) has announced that Manchester’s Old Trafford stadium will host the final of the 2013 Rugby League World Cup, while a working party has been formed to discuss plans to expand the World Club Challenge.
AIBA’s pro plans to boost boxing at Olympics
International Boxing Association (AIBA) president Ching-Kuo Wu has stated the impending launch of its Professional Boxing (APB) programme will allow more than 50 pro boxers to compete at Rio de Janeiro’s 2016 Olympic Games.
Winners unveiled at Sport Industry Awards
The winners of the Sport Industry Awards 2012 were unveiled on Wednesday at a star-studded ceremony attended by 1,750 figures from the world of sport.
Security measures will not stifle London 2012, Coe says
London 2012 organising committee chairman Sebastian Coe has pledged that the substantial security measures being put in place for the Olympic Games will not result in the appearance of a “city under siege”.
Snowboarding secures Paralympic status for Sochi 2014
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that para-snowboard events will be included for the first time in the programme for the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
ESPN unveils X Games expansion destinations
Sports media giant ESPN on Tuesday announced that the cities of Barcelona, Foz do Iguaçu and Munich would lead the effort to globalise the X Games by staging new events beginning in 2013.
Saudi backing secures future of FEI’s Nations Cup
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has announced a partnership with the Saudi Equestrian Fund that is set to herald a major revamp of the Nations Cup series, the Federation’s oldest event.
Ohio named best postgraduate sports course provider
Ohio University has been named the world’s best postgraduate sports course provider by SportBusiness International’s Postgraduate Sports Course Ranking 2012.
DFB ends flirtation with Euro 2020 bid
The German Football Association (DFB) has ended months of speculation by declaring it will not bid for UEFA Euro 2020, but it has extended its sponsorship deal with Coca-Cola until 2014.
Brazil’s Sports Minister insists World Cup preparations are on track
Brazil’s Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo has insisted that the country will be ready to stage the 2014 FIFA World Cup, adding that all planned infrastructure and stadium projects will be completed on time.
Questions raised over future of NFL’s Pro Bowl
The National Football League (NFL) has stated discussions are being held with the Players’ Association (NFLPA) regarding the future of the Pro Bowl, amid reports the annual all-star game is set to be scrapped.
Football legends to speak at Soccerex Global Convention
Soccerex has announced that England legend Sir Bobby Charlton will speak alongside former Brazil captain Carlos Alberto Torres at this year’s Global Convention, with the duo set to be interviewed together for the first time at the event, which runs from November 24-28 in Rio de Janeiro.
Saint Petersburg confirmed as 2013 SportAccord Convention host
SportAccord Convention has announced the move of the 2013 edition of the event from Sochi to Saint Petersburg.
Dubai to host new emerging nations-focused event
Emirates has furthered its ties to the sporting world by backing a new conference dedicated to the topic of emerging nations hosting the world’s biggest sporting events.
ATP World Tour to bring tennis to 2016 Olympics host city Rio
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has furthered its ties to Rio de Janeiro ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games by finalising an agreement for a World Tour event to be held in the Brazilian city from 2014.
French F1 deal is “done” – Ecclestone
Formula One appears poised to complete a long-awaited return to France after the sport’s commercial rights holder, Bernie Ecclestone, confirmed that a deal is “done”.