Martial Arts
Reebok invests in LUTA and Fight for Peace
Sportswear company Reebok has completed the acquisition of UK-based boxing and martial arts brand LUTA.
Rival taekwondo bodies seal historic Olympic agreement
The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) and International Taekwondo Federation (ITF) have reached an agreement that will result in North Korean athletes being able to take part in taekwondo competitions at the Olympic Games.
UFC serves up promotion for Cook
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) mixed martial arts series has promoted Garry Cook to the position of chief global officer.
IJF president slams UCI chief’s winter Olympics proposal
Marius Vizer, president of the International Judo Federation (IJF), has rejected International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson’s proposal that judo could become a regular feature in the winter Olympic Games.
WTF announces host cities for GP series
The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) has announced the host cities for the eight World Taekwondo GP series events and two World Taekwondo GP finals in 2014 and 2015.
Toronto ends interest in 2024 Olympic bid
Toronto councillors have shelved the prospect of a potential bid for the 2024 summer Olympic Games in favour of exploring a tilt at the 2025 World Expo.
IJF adds Budapest to World Judo Tour calendar
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has agreed a three-year deal with the Hungarian Judo Association for Budapest to host a Judo Grand Prix from 2014 to 2016.
UFC tempts legalisation bid with $135m injection
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Lorenzo Fertitta has renewed mixed martial arts (MMA)’s bid to become legal in New York, by saying that it would generate $135 million in annual economic activity for the state.
Russia nominates three cities to host taekwondo GP
The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) has revealed that Russia has put forward three bidding cities for World Taekwondo GP events between 2014 and 2016.
World Taekwondo Federation names VPs
The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) has named its two honorary vice-presidents, one vice-president and eight new council members.
Australian taekwondo governing bodies merge
Sports Taekwondo Australia (STA) and Taekwondo Australia (TA) have agreed to unify taekwondo in the country through forming a single national sporting organisation.
UFC to launch new global series
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has revealed its plan to launch a new ‘fight night’ series beginning March next year, with London the first of six stop offs.
Muneoka becomes Japan Judo head – update
The All Japan Judo Federation (AJJF) has named Shoji Muneoka as its new chairman, following months of scandal within the nation’s sporting body.
France maintains martial arts ban
The French sports ministry has reaffirmed the country’s ban on mixed martial arts (MMA), stalling hopes that MMA events may become legal in France.
UFC owner enters Leaders Sport Summit ring
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) owner and chairman Lorenzo Fertitta and its EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) managing director Garry Cook will be speaking at this year's Leaders Sport Summit.
World Taekwondo boss keeps top spot
The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) has re-appointed Dr. Chungwon Choue as its president for a fourth term.
ANOCA re-elects President Palenfo
The Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) has formally approved General Lassana Palenfo for a third and final term as its president, and long-serving Zimbabwean sports administrator Tomas Sithole was re-elected as secretary-general.
Exclusive: Madrid and Budapest want judo grand prix
The International Judo Federation (IJF) is considering proposals to add Madrid and Budapest as stops on its grand prix calendar from 2014.