Events
Donington talks over £135m bond scheme for British grand prix
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.
Harbin ends 2018 Winter Olympics bid
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.
JMW signs legal deal with Soccerex
International football business event Soccerex has announced Manchester-based law firm JMW as its global legal supplier for the next five years.
London 2012 drops plans for £42m Greenwich venue
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.
Palermo targets 2020 Games alongside Rome, Venice
The southern Italian city of Palermo has expressed interest in hosting the 2020 Olympics alongside Rome and Venice.
Fennell: India “behind schedule” for Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games Federation chief Mike Fennell has warned Delhi it faces a major challenge to be ready to host next year's games.
Ecclestone gives Donington two weeks
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, AUB and Globo TV address football World Cup at Soccerex 2009
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 “in decline” in Australia
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.
Hiroshima, Nagasaki considering joint 2020 Olympic bid
Japan's Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the two cities that suffered nuclear attacks at the end of World War Two, are considering a joint bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games.
Russia launches 2018/2022 World Cup bid
The Russian Football Union (RFU) has officially launched its bid campaign to host the FIFA World Cup in either 2018 or 2022.
Sport’s big names feature on SportBusiness Sports Event Management shortlist
Some of the world’s biggest events, leading brand names and most acclaimed agencies and individuals are featured in the shortlist for the 2009 SportBusiness Sports Event Management Awards, announced today.
Rugby and Golf win IOC approval for Olympics inclusion
Golf and rugby sevens will both be on the programme for the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympic Games, after winning the approval of the International Olympic Committee in a vote today.
Golf and Rugby face vote for Olympics inclusion
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will vote today whether rugby and golf get added to the Olympic Summer Games programme for 2016.
Rogge re-elected IOC president
The International Olympic Committee's incumbent president Jacques Rogge has been voted in for a second term, until 2013.
World Cup worth $5bn to England
The chairman of the England bid to host the football World Cup in 2018 has said the event would benefit the country’s economy by at least $5 billion.
New conference to forge links between European football and Asia
Football business convention organisers Soccerex and football consultancy Football Asia have joined forces to launch a new two-day business event beginning in 2010, the Soccerex Asian Forum.
Vancouver 2010 facing free speech court challenge
A lawsuit filed this week claims that restrictions on advertising and leafleting introduced for next year’s Winter Olympics in Vancouver violate free speech rights.