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Olympic Council of Ireland, THG scrap contract after Rio 2016 scandal
The Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI) has today (Tuesday) announced the termination of its commercial partnership with ticketing agent THG in the wake of the scandal surrounding the 2016 summer Olympic Games.
Alan Gilpin | Rugby looks for lift-off in Asia on the back of ‘two shiny moments’ in Japan
With just two years to go until the 2019 Rugby World Cup in Japan, the competition's chief operating officer, Alan Gilpin, tells Ben Cronin about the benefits of its proximity to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo and how it could influence the future of sports hospitality in the region.
Erdener secures another term as World Archery chief
Ugur Erdener was re-elected as the president of World Archery at the governing body’s 2017 Congress in Mexico City on Saturday.
Falcinelli to lead Aiba on interim basis
Italian Franco Falcinelli has been installed as the acting interim president of Aiba following the suspension of the International Boxing Association’s president, Ching-Kuo Wu.
Wanderley replaces Nuzman as COB chief
Paulo Wanderley has been elected to replace Carlos Nuzman as president of the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) after the latter confirmed his resignation yesterday (Wednesday) following his arrest last week for allegedly ‘buying’ votes for Rio’s successful bid for the 2016 summer Olympics.
Figo appointed to Uefa role
Portuguese football legend Luis Figo has taken up an advisory role with Uefa, the sport’s European governing body.
Leaders Week | Sponsorship, data, digital media and esports
Matthew Glendinning reports on some of the highlights from the Leaders Week conference in London.
Aiba president suspended by disciplinary commission
International Boxing Association (Aiba) president Ching-Kuo Wu has been suspended by the world governing body’s disciplinary commission as the long-running battle for power within the organisation took a fresh twist today (Tuesday).
New international federation launched for snooker
A new International Federation (IF) has been formed for snooker with a view to driving the sport’s long-term goal of securing a place on the Olympic Programme.
FEI targets Chinese market with new partnership
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has partnered with sports and entertainment company China National Sports International (CNSI) in a move designed to raise the profile of equestrian sport in the country.
IOC moves to suspend Nuzman
The Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee has today (Friday) suspended Carlos Nuzman after the president of the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) was arrested amid a probe into an alleged vote-buying scandal.
Qatar Olympic Committee reveals development masterplan
The Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC) has today (Wednesday) unveiled a new brand and strategy as part of a “transformational” vision to support the future development of sport in the country.
IOC maintains cost-cutting drive as water pollution concerns return for Tokyo 2020
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has wrapped up its latest inspection visit to Tokyo with a vow to cut costs for the 2020 summer Olympics, as the issue of water pollution at the Games again returned to the surface.
World Rugby appoints IMG as global master licensee
World Rugby, the global governing body of rugby union, has appointed the IMG agency to manage the global licensing and merchandising rights for the next two editions of its Rugby World Cup and a number of its other major tournaments.
IPC reschedules Mexico City’s para sport showcase
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has rescheduled its 2017 World Para Swimming and World Para Powerlifting Championships to run between November 27 and December 7 after local authorities in Mexico City said they are keen to use the event to demonstrate the Mexican capital’s recovery following last month’s devastating earthquake.
FISU launches new platform to drive host city interest
The International University Sports Federation (FISU) has launched an online platform in a bid to drive further interest from host cities in its major events.
Rolland re-elected as FISA president, World Championships assigned
Jean-Christophe Rolland has been re-elected as president of the World Rowing Federation (FISA), while it has been announced that Bled and Shanghai will host the sport’s World Championships in 2020 and 2021, respectively.
GAISF appoints first observer federations
The Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) has revealed details of the first seven sports bodies it has granted observer status to.