Events
Question marks remain ahead of World Series Hockey launch
World Series Hockey (WSH) organisers have maintained that the inaugural event will commence as scheduled on Wednesday as the International Hockey Federation (FIH) issued a one-month deadline for peace to be reached between the country’s two warring hockey organisations.
Tuck added to Global Sports Forum line-up
Two-time National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl winner Justin Tuck has been confirmed as the latest speaker at this year’s edition of Global Sports Forum Barcelona.
Barcelona, YouTube, Adidas confirmed for Sport and New Media
Returning for a third year, Sport and New Media, sponsored and hosted by Eurosport, will offer its international delegates a rare opportunity to learn from digital leaders across the connected disciplines of sport and mobile, broadcast, sponsorship, marketing and events.
Tokyo secures strong political backing for 2020 Games bid
Tokyo’s bid for the 2020 Olympic Games has secured key political backing in the shape of bipartisan support from Diet Members, led by Japan’s former Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama.
BOA selects Glasgow for legacy-orientated Youth Olympics bid
The British Olympic Association (BOA) has officially endorsed Glasgow’s bid for the 2018 Youth Olympics with the project set to focus on the substantial legacy offerings of the Scottish city’s staging of the 2014 Commonwealth Games and London’s 2012 Olympics.
Venue issues force postponement of PLS
India’s ambitious Premier League Soccer (PLS) has suffered a serious blow after organisers were forced to postpone the inaugural season due to difficulties in securing venues.
Rams receive green light for trip to London
National Football League (NFL) franchise the St. Louis Rams have received clearance to begin their groundbreaking annual visit to London, but questions marks still surround the long-term viability of the deal.
SVG Europe Football Production Summit attracts industry leaders
A wide range of leading broadcasters, vendors, football properties and other rights owners have signed up to attend SVG Europe’s inaugural Football Production Summit, which takes place on February 29 at the Stade de France in Paris.
Sport & New Media’s back!
Sport and New Media set to showcase the latest innovations in digital sport
Mobile strategies for sport and events – revealed!
A new SportBusiness event - the mSport Summit - comes to London on April 26th
Pescante quits as IOC vice-president following Rome’s Olympic exit
Mario Pescante resigned from his role as International Olympic Committee (IOC) vice-president on Tuesday after admitting he was “embarrassed” by Rome’s early exit from the race to host the 2020 Olympic Games.
World Superbikes returns to Indonesia
The Superbike World Championship (SBK) is set to return to Indonesia for the first time in 15 years after the series’ owner, Infront Motor Sports, agreed a five-year contract with the country’s government.
Bahrain GP receives key backing
Bahrain Grand Prix organisers have gained important backing in their bid to bring Formula One back to the country after receiving support from Cherif Bassiouni, the chairman of the independent commission which has monitored the fractious situation in the Gulf state over the past year.
LawAccord to address good governance in sport
The SportAccord Convention has announced that its annual LawAccord event will address the key topic of the importance of good governance in sport.
Doha 2020 bid team unveils October Olympic Games plan
The bid team behind the Qatari capital of Doha’s attempts to bring the 2020 Olympics to the Middle East has revealed it plans to stage the Games from October 2-18 if it wins the right to host the event.
Lines signs for Lagardere
Lagardere Unlimited, the sports marketing division of media company Lagardere, has appointed sports media veteran Phil Lines as its head of media activities for the Europe and Africa region as it seeks to continue its growth in the sector.
Ireland looking at bid for 2023 Rugby World Cup
Philip Browne, the chief executive of the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU), has confirmed that a bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup is under consideration by the country’s sport stakeholders.
Test events “invaluable” for London 2012
Debbie Jevans, London 2012’s director of sport, has admitted that the 30 test events that have taken place for the Olympics so far have provided “invaluable” feedback ahead of the start of the Games on July 27.