Multi-sport
Saintrond to exit FISU after four decades, new leadership structure unveiled
Eric Saintrond is to step down as secretary general of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) at the end of this year after close to 40 years at the organisation, the Belgian executive announced…
Gabba revamp scrapped as Queensland reshapes Brisbane 2032 venue plan
The venue infrastructure plan for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games is set for a significant overhaul after the Queensland Government elected to scrap a planned major redevelopment of the Gabba and reject a review committee’s recommendation to build a new “world class stadium”.
Malaysia claims CGF offer for 2026 Commonwealth Games
The Olympic Council of Malaysia said it has been offered the chance to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, with the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) pledging £100m (€117.6m/$128.5m) to support such an undertaking.
Istanbul primed for 2027 European Games as EOC looks to stable future
The fourth edition of the European Games is staying in the east of the continent, with Turkey all but confirmed as the host country
Mexico ends 2036 Olympics talks, eyes YOG or Pan-Am Games
Mexico has set its sights on staging smaller, cheaper multi-sport events after dropping its interest in hosting the Summer Olympic Games in 2036
IOC signs AB InBev to first TOP Partner deal with alcohol company
The International Olympic Committee has signed its first-ever Worldwide Olympic Partner (TOP) deal with an alcoholic drinks manufacturer in a ground-breaking agreement with brewing group AB InBev that…
IOC social media rules aim to balance athlete engagement with rights-holder exclusivity
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has significantly loosened its restrictions around athletes' use of social media during the Olympic Games following discussions with media rights-holders, albeit…
Milan-Cortina 2026 edges closer to revenue target with sponsor additions
The organisers of the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in 2026 have moved closer to hitting their sponsorship revenue targets with the signings of the national state-owned railway FS Italiane Group and the…
New blow for CGF as Gold Coast drops 2026 Commonwealth Games proposal
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has been dealt yet another blow in its attempt to stage the next edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2026, after Australia's leading official said the organisation should look outside the country for new host after a joint proposal collapsed.
Switzerland targets European Championships as Winter Olympics bid advances
Swiss Olympic, Switzerland’s National Olympic Committee, has said it is “pursuing” a future edition of the multi-sport European Championships, as the bid for either the 2030 or 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games took a key step forward.
NRK to show athletics at Paris 2024 through WBD pact
Norwegian public-service broadcaster NRK has reached an agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery to show live coverage of all athletics events during next year’s Olympic Games in Paris.
Embattled CGF targets ‘transformative era’ as Jenkins elected president
Chris Jenkins has been elected as the new president of the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) and has pledged to “remodel” the Games to allow more countries to host.
Swedish government lends support to bid for first Winter Olympics
The Swedish government has given its backing to a 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games bid that will be led by the country, with potential assistance from Latvia and Norway, but has stressed the importance of a Games concept that will be free from public funding.
France presents ‘risk-free’ bid for 2030 Winter Olympics
French authorities have presented their vision of a compact 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in the regions of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, with David Lappartient, president of the French Olympic Committee (CNOSF), stating the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is “not taking any risks with us”.
IOC moves into influencer broadcast space with CazéTV deal
The International Olympic Committee has taken a significant step in embracing digital influencers’ coverage of major events by agreeing a deal with the LiveMode agency to ensure live Paris 2024 coverage i…
France Télévisions to give Paris 2024 UHD treatment, IOC signs CMG pact
Public-service broadcaster France Télévisions has been given the green light to provide ultra-high definition (UHD) broadcasts of the country’s home Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games next year.
IOC begins bid to monetise centralised Olympic Qualifiers media rights
Media rights to Olympic qualifying events are being centralised for the first time and are set to be packaged together in future Olympic Games rights deals as the International Olympic Committee seeks…
Swiss Olympic sets out privately financed, publicly backed Winter Games bid plan
Swiss Olympic has shared details of a feasibility study that concludes it can stage a Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games through an innovative nationwide model that will be largely privately financed.