Multi-sport
Coni chief ready for crunch Bach talks on Rome 2024
Giovanni Malago, the president of the Italian Olympic Committee (Coni), has said that the organisation will “decide what to do” with Rome’s bid for the 2024 Olympics after meeting International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach on Tuesday of next week.
Kenyan Olympic official charged with stealing from authorities
Kenya’s team leader at the 2016 summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has been charged with stealing $256,000 (€288,000) from government and sports authorities.
Tokyo urged to relocate 2020 Games venues as costs soar
A Tokyo government panel has urged the organising committee for the Japanese capital’s staging of the 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games to relocate some of the venues for the multi-sport event after warning that costs of hosting could soar to over 3 trillion yen (€25.8bn/$29bn).
Tokyo considers relocating more venues for 2020 Olympics
A Tokyo government panel reviewing the cost of the Japanese capital’s hosting of the 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games has said that more venues could be moved out of the city to help save money.
Budapest 2024 names Mihók as new CEO after Fekete exit
Budapest 2024, the organising committee behind the Hungarian capital city’s bid to host the summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, has appointed Attila Mihók as its new chief executive, following the resignation of Miklós Fekete.
USOC, LA 2024 sign off on key marketing agreement
The Los Angeles bid committee for the 2024 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games has signed a marketing agreement with the United States Olympic Committee (USOC).
Asia’s Olympic hosts join forces through ‘PyeongChang Declaration’
Organisers of the next three editions of the Olympic Games, which will each take place in Asia, have formed an alliance that is designed to ensure the successful staging of the events in the region.
AOC rallies behind Brisbane’s 2028 Olympics bid
The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has backed plans for an in-depth feasibility study to be carried out to determine whether the country’s southeast Queensland region should bid to stage the 2028 summer Olympic Games.
Los Angeles 2024 revises masterplan for Olympic bid
The Los Angeles bid committee for the 2024 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games has revised its plan for the event by adding new venues and outlining a scheme that aims to take the Olympic Park concept to the “next level”.
CONI president refuses to admit defeat, Rome 2024 slams Raggi decision
Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) president Giovanni Malago has said officials will press on with Rome’s bid for the 2024 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, as the bid committee expressed its “profound surprise and disappointment” at Mayor Virginia Raggi’s decision to reject the project.
Raggi’s rejection spells end for Rome 2024
Rome Mayor Virginia Raggi has today (Wednesday) rejected the city’s bid for the 2024 summer Olympic Games in a move that effectively spells the end for the Italian capital’s effort to secure the event.
Wada chief plays down IOC speculation
World Anti-Doping Agency president Craig Reedie has said that there would be no “incentive” for the International Olympic Committee to sideline the anti-doping organisation.
Calgary forms committee to study Olympic Games bid
The Canadian city of Calgary has formed a committee to discuss a potential bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
World Cup of Hockey’s return won’t impact Olympic talks, says Bettman
National Hockey League (NHL) commissioner Gary Bettman has said the impact of the return of its World Cup of Hockey property will not determine whether the North American league continues its participation in the winter Olympic Games.
Rio 2016 chief outlines final cost of Olympic and Paralympic Games
Rio 2016 chief executive Sidney Levy has said the operating budget for the Olympic and Paralympic Games will require just under $30m (€26.9m) in public funding to meet its final obligations.
Wada hit by fresh hacking of athletes database
The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has said it is liaising with the “highest level” law enforcement and IT security agencies after confirming the group of Russian cyber hackers known as ‘Fancy Bears’ has leaked another batch of confidential athletes information from its database.
Wada blames Russian hackers after Olympic medical details are published
The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has blamed Russian hackers for posting confidential medical information online about top US Olympians.
Budapest unveils Urban Games plan as Olympic countdown commences
Budapest, backed by the Hungarian capital’s bid for the 2024 summer Olympic Games, has launched a new Urban Games initiative, while a senior Rome 2024 executive has expressed her confidence that Mayor Virginia Raggi will rally around its bid.