Sailing
The Ocean Race delays next edition by a year, sets out long-term schedule
The Ocean Race has delayed the start of its next edition by a year so that it will now take place in 2022, as well as setting out its the schedule for its next three editions
New Zealand government suspends payments amid America’s Cup scandal
The New Zealand government has suspended all further payments to the events arm of the 36th America’s Cup amid concerns over the use of funding for the sailing showpiece, which takes place in Auckland n…
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The 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon has been pushed back to 2022 due to Covid-19
World Sailing to receive financial support from IOC
World Sailing has confirmed that it is to receive funds from the financial support package outlined by the International Olympic Committee last month
New ownership moves The Ocean Race away from title sponsorship model
The Ocean Race has shifted its sponsorship structure away from having a title sponsor as it looks to develop the race itself as the ''Master Brand''. Matthew Williams speaks to senior executives about its sponsorship strategy.
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The Indian cricket team's upcoming tours of Sri Lanka, in June, and Zimbabwe, in August, have been called off due to the Covid-19 threat - ESPNCricinfo
Omega returns as America’s Cup timekeeper in 2021
Swiss watchmaker Omega has signed as the Official Timekeeper of the 36th edition of the America’s Cup in 2021.
World Sailing names Graham as new chief executive
David Graham has been appointed as the new chief executive of World Sailing
SailGP shifts second season to 2021
The SailGP sailing series has postponed its second season to 2021 amid Covid-19, voiding the one event that has been held to date
Olympic revenue reliant World Sailing furloughs staff and makes pay cuts
World Sailing, the sport’s world governing body, has taken action to offset the effect of the Covid-19 pandemic and uncertainty over Olympics revenues, furloughing the majority of its staff and recommending 2…
Ocean Race unveils schedule for 2021-22 edition
The Ocean Race sailing event has released its full schedule for its 2021-22 edition, which will begin in Alicante, Spain and finish in the Italian city of Genoa
SailGP in discussions to stage race in Spain
The organisers behind the international team sailing competition SailGP are in negotiations to host a race in Spain, according to reports in the Spanish press
SailGP media rights distributed in 146 territories
Broadcast rights to the 2020 SailGP season have been distributed in 146 territories as the fledgling sailing series looks to expand its global audience
TV2 on board for Denmark’s SailGP debut
TV2, the government-owned free-to-air broadcaster in Denmark, has acquired rights to SailGP, as a home boat prepares to make its debut in the second season of the fledgling sailing series
SailGP valued at $200m as Endeavor invests in minority stake
SailGP, the team sailing competition founded and financially backed by Oracle billionaire Larry Ellison, has announced it has sold a minority stake to the Endeavor sports and entertainment group in a deal…
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Mixed martial arts promoter ONE Championship has cancelled its planned event in Chongqing on April 11 due to the coronavirus epidemic
World Sailing begins search for new chief executive
World Sailing has begun the search for a new chief executive, appointing executive search agency Odgers Berndtson to help identify the best candidate
Ocean Race to stop in Shenzhen in 2021-22 season
The Ocean Race has announced it will stop in the Chinese city of Shenzhen during its 2021-22 season