Multi-sport
North Korean official plays down Pyeongchang 2018 partnership
North Korean International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Chang Ung has poured cold water on the prospect of a partnership with South Korea for the staging of the 2018 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang, stating there isn’t enough time to come to such an agreement.
LA 2024 adds more major league backing to Olympics bid
Los Angeles 2024 has added further major league expertise to its bid for the summer Olympic and Paralympic Games through partnerships with Major League Baseball (MLB), the National Football League (NFL) and Major League Soccer (MLS).
Russia to face further IOC sanctions, says Bach
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has said Russia will not escape further sanctions for the wide-ranging doping scandal that has enveloped sport in the country, despite efforts to introduce reform.
Sports Minister touts North Korean involvement in Pyeongchang’s winter Olympics
South Korea’s new Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Do Jong-hwan, has suggested that North Korea could host some events during the 2018 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games as part of efforts to improve relations with its neighbouring country.
Innsbruck outlines prudent plan for 2026 Olympics bid
Organisers behind Innsbruck’s proposed bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games have said the Austrian city could host the event on a budget of €1.175bn ($1.32bn) thanks to a plan that would avoid the development of new permanent infrastructure.
Calgary presented with financial projections for 2026 Olympics bid
Calgary’s staging of the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games would likely cost C$4.6bn (€3.05bn/$3.42bn) should the Canadian city successfully bid for the event, according to a new report.
IOA president claims progress for Indian Olympic bid
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president N Ramachandran has said the government has agreed in principle to investigate a bid for the 2032 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Tokyo 2020 signs partner to aid volunteer programme
The Tokyo Organising Committee of the 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games has signed a partnership agreement with non-profit humanitarian organisation the Nippon Foundation in a bid to drive the volunteer programme for the two events.
Rio 2016 costs continue to rise amid legacy challenge
Brazil’s federal agency for Olympic legacy (AGLO) has said the cost of staging the 2016 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro has now risen to R$43.3bn (€11.68bn/$13.09bn), around R$14.5bn more than was originally projected.
Ban Ki-moon set to become chair of IOC Ethics Commission
Ban Ki-moon, former secretary general of the United Nations, has been proposed to become the new chair of the International Olympic Committee’s Ethics Commission.
IOC praises Beijing 2022 for sustainability efforts
The International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) Coordination Commission has praised the Beijing 2022 Organising Committee for its efforts relating to sustainability ahead of the Chinese capital’s staging of the winter Games.
IOC set for ‘double allocation’ of Olympics hosting rights
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has confirmed that the governing body’s Executive Board has “unanimously approved” the award of the 2024 and 2028 summer Olympics at the same time.
IOC approves Tokyo 2020 sports programme
The executive board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has today (Friday) approved the sports programme for the 2020 summer Games in Tokyo, Japan – an event the body has said will showcase youth and urban innovations and promote gender equality.
Austrian government backs Innsbruck bid for 2026 Olympics
Innsbruck has taken a further step towards officially joining the bidding race for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games after the Austrian government backed the effort.
LA 2024 opens door for 2028 Games
LA 2024 chairman Casey Wasserman has suggested that Los Angeles would be open to hosting the 2028 summer Olympic Games.
European Parliament gets behind Paris 2024
Paris 2024 has hailed further backing for its effort to host the summer Olympic and Paralympic Games with the European Parliament, the legislative arm of the European Union, coming out in support of the bid.
Estanguet rejects Paris is favourite for 2024 Olympic Games
Tony Estanguet, co-president of Paris’s bid to host the 2024 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, has refused to accept that the city is the favourite to be awarded the 2024 edition of the event.
LA 2024 to tap into NBA, WNBA knowledge for Olympic Games vision
Los Angeles 2024 has enhanced its bid for the summer Olympic and Paralympic Games by agreeing partnerships with North American basketball leagues the NBA and WNBA.