Events
Rio 2016 strengthens organising committee
The organising committee for the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro has added Carlos Villanova and Henrique Gonzalez to its board of directors.
Coe underlines “moral obligation” to retain Olympic stadium running track
London Olympics organising committee chairman Lord Sebastian Coe on Sunday backed West Ham United's bid to take over the 2012 Games stadium, insisting there was a “moral obligation” to preserve the venue as a multi-sports facility.
Blatter backs Russia at World Cup host signing ceremony
FIFA president Sepp Blatter spoke of his confidence in Russia’s hosting capabilities after signing a formal declaration to confirm the country as the destination of the 2018 World Cup on Sunday.
Doubts raised over Melbourne F1 future as Rome scraps grand prix bid
Victoria Premier Ted Baillieu has refused to rule out scrapping Melbourne's Formula One grand prix when the contract expires in four years’ time after the city’s Mayor, Robert Doyle, called for the state to dump the race because of rising costs and lack of local interest.
Rival 2018 Winter Games candidates boost bids
The PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic bid committee has announced the completion of its sustainability research report, while the rival bid of Munich has recruited Deutsche Bahn as a commercial partner.
FIFA insists winter World Cup is not set in stone
FIFA has insisted there are “no concrete plans” to stage the 2022 World Cup in Qatar in the winter – a move that would cause huge disruption to the European football calendar.
Leaders in Sport confirmed as a sell-out
Organisers have announced that the second Leaders in Sport gathering at the luxurious La Manga Club resort in Spain has sold out.
Orange called up as Euro 2012 sponsor
Orange has strengthened its presence in Eastern European football by securing the sponsorship rights in the telecommunications category for the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament in Poland and Ukraine.
Volvo Ocean Race reveals youth sailing program
The Volvo Ocean Race has unveiled its new youth sailing initiative, the Volvo Ocean Race Academy, which will involve children from each of the sailing event’s host ports through a series of activities.
Soccerex European Forum to include stadia focus
Soccerex has announced that the upcoming European Forum will include a series of stadia-specific presentations hosted by the European Stadium and Safety Management Association (ESSMA).
Gold sponsors return for SportAccord Convention
The SportAccord Convention has confirmed that all five of its gold sponsors from last year’s event in Dubai will again be in place for the 2011 edition in London.
ASEAN countries consider World Cup bid
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) discussed the possibility of tabling a joint bid to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup during the organisation’s Foreign Ministers meeting.
CONCACAF targets extra World Cup spot
CONCACAF, the football body that represents North, Central American and Caribbean countries, has called for FIFA to award the region an extra place at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Getty Images on board with Volvo Ocean Race
Getty Images has been signed up as a global content distribution provider to the 2011-12 Volvo Ocean Race.
Rogge wants FIFA talks over winter World Cup proposal
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge has asked FIFA to hold talks with the governing body before making any decision on whether to stage the 2022 FIFA World Cup in the winter.
Rome F1 hopes suffer setback
Rome’s hopes of hosting Formula One in the near future appear to have faded after the city’s Mayor revealed he had been told Italy would only be able to stage one Formula One grand prix.
IFA confirms 2011 Zurich conference date
The International Football Arena (IFA) has announced its 2011 Zurich conference will take place on November 7-8 at the Dolder Grand Hotel.
IOC could postpone 2014 Sochi F1 Grand Prix
International Olympic Committee (IOC) executive director Gilbert Felli has revealed the body has the power to postpone the 2014 Formula One Grand Prix in Sochi if it feels the race could hamper preparations for the Winter Olympics in the same year.