Events

Annecy in France, Munich in Germany and PyeongChang in South Korea are the three cities to have submitted fficial bids to host the Winter Olympics in 2018.

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and FIFA President Joseph (Sepp) Blatter discussed Russia’s bid to host the 2018 or 2022 World Cup during a meeting in Moscow on Friday.

Eurosport Events has released the calendar for the 2010 Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC).

Suresh Kalmadi, chairman of the organising committee for the 2010 Indian Commonwealth Games, yesterday called for the removal of Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) chief executive Mike Hooper for "obstructing" preparations for the event.

Officials from the London borough of Barking and Dagenham have criticised the “lack of transparency” in the decision to not use Barking as a host location for badminton and rhythmic gymnastics at the 2012 Olympics.

The British Olympic Association (BOA) has announced Atos Origin, the Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the Olympic Games, as its Olympic Gold Ball presenting partner for the sixth year running.

Annual football business event Leaders in Football reported growth across its entire business, including a 94 per cent increase in sponsorship revenue, following its event last week at Chelsea FC.

Simon Gillett, chief executive of UK racing circuit Donington Park, yesterday revealed he is in negotiations with CitiBank about a £135 million bond issue scheme to finance the £50 million revamp required to host the British grand prix.

The Chinese city of Harbin’s application was declined by China's General Administration of Sport (GAS) late last month, an official in the city's sports bureau said yesterday.

International football business event Soccerex has announced Manchester-based law firm JMW as its global legal supplier for the next five years.

The government and the mayor of London, Boris Johnson, agreed that badminton and rhythmic gymnastics at the 2012 Olympics should be moved to Wembley Arena to avoid building a new £42 million temporary venue on the Greenwich peninsula.

The southern Italian city of Palermo has expressed interest in hosting the 2020 Olympics alongside Rome and Venice.

Commonwealth Games Federation chief Mike Fennell has warned Delhi it faces a major challenge to be ready to host next year's games.

Formula One's Bernie Ecclestone has given Donington Park two more weeks to provide the financial guarantees needed to host next year's British Grand Prix.

FIFA Television Director Niclas Ericson, TV Globo Sports Director Luiz Fernando Lima and CEO of the African Union of Broadcasting Larry Atiase will feature in this media-focused session on the delivery of the 2010 FIFA World Cup and future FIFA tournaments at Soccerex 2009, it has been announced.

Rugby union is suffering from decreased attendances, television ratings and general interest in the Australian sports market, according to market research commissioned by the Australian Rugby Union.