Events

The Local Organising Committee for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil has asked Sao Paulo city mayor Gilberto Kassab and Sao Paulo state governor Alberto Goldman to consider a new stadium option for the tournament’s opening game.

Nasser bin Khalifa Al Attiyah, president of Qatar’s Motor and Motorcycling Federation (QMMF), yesterday said the country’s Losail International Circuit is being upgraded in a move to become the third Persian Gulf country to host a Formula One race.

Munich’s bid to host the Winter Olympic Games in 2018 has welcomed six new corporate partners from the German business community.

A spring clean of suppliers can save UK events money during the ‘Decade of Sport’.

Football business event Leaders in Football has confirmed all nine bids to host the football World Cup in 2018 or 2022 will be in attendance at this year’s event, held at Chelsea FC on October 6 and 7.

Temporary and permanent pool manufacturer Myrtha Pools has become an Official Partner of the first World Aquatics Convention, in a deal that it says reinforces its commitment to the International Swimming Federation (FINA) and the development of aquatic sport around the world.

Long-time Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker and Super Bowl winner Derrick Brooks has been unveiled as an ambassador to Beyond Sport, the global initiative that promotes, develops and funds the use of sport to create positive social change across the world.

At least 17 countries, including the United States and others from Africa and Latin America, have expressed interest in hosting future editions of the Youth Olympic Games from 2018.

The future of Cape Town Stadium took an encouraging turn after confirmation it will hold an Absa Premiership football double-header to open the season on Friday August 27.

Business event Leaders in Football has announced it will be hosting an exclusive workshop, ‘The Rugby Challenge: Competing with Football’, on October 7 following a consultation process with senior executives in the world of rugby.

Beyond Sport has announced that Barclays Spaces for Sports is extending its partnership with the sport and development initiative into a second year. Under the deal, Barclays Spaces for Sports will once again play a pivotal role as a Global Partner to Beyond Sport, which includes the Beyond Sport Summit 2010 taking place in Chicago, September 29-30.

The England bid to host the 2018 World Cup has unveiled Thomas Lyte as an official supporter.

The Rugby Football League (RFL) and Europe’s premier Rugby League competition, Engage Super League, have confirmed their support of this year’s Rugby Expo 2010 conference.

Both economies are booming - but China certainly seems to have the edge over India when it comes to preparing mega-events. While India is struggling to get itself ready for the 2010 Commonwealth Games, 2010 Asian Games host city Guangzhou has already handed over 67 out of 70 of its practice and competitive venues to organisers - even though the event doesn't take place until November.

The race to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup entered a new phase this week as a FIFA inspection team began a tour of four Russian cities - Moscow, St Petersburg, Sochi and Kazan.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced a World XI team will visit Pakistan as a gesture of support for the country - which is unable to stage international cricket at home because of security threats.