Beach Volleyball World Championships moved to 2022
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has announced that its 2021 Beach Volleyball World Championships have been pushed back by a year to 2022, as international federations continue to deal with…
Raffaele Chiulli: “New sports are needed to keep the landscape fresh”
In the second part of his interview, Raffaele Chiulli discusses the importance of new sports emerging to enliven the sporting landscape and GAISF's role in the process.
GAISF president Chiulli: no SportAccord but plans for November General Assembly
Raffaele Chiulli, president of the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) and SportAccord, reflects on the absence of this year's event but says the organisation is working to address…
Dugout and Onefootball sign global content agreement
Digital platforms Onefootball and Dugout have announced a strategic tie-up which will see the two collaborate to share and distribute video content
Berlin Marathon falls victim as Germany extends ban on mass gatherings
The organisers of the Berlin Marathon have announced that this year’s race will not go ahead as scheduled after the German government extended its ban on large-scale gatherings until October 24.
Covid-19 pandemic cuts global sports calendar by half, revenue down $61bn
The global sporting calendar for 2020 is likely to lose almost half of its originally-scheduled events following cancellations and postponements due to the Covid-19 pandemic, new analysis from Two Circles…
Virtual cuppas and food bank donations: How football clubs are supporting communities during lockdown
Adam Nelson takes a look at how the community initiatives at Liverpool FC and Everton FC are providing fans with much-needed support during the Covid-19 lockdown.
World Rugby unveils $100m global relief package
World Rugby has announced that it has established a relief fund of $100m (£80.4m/€92.2m) as it looks to steer the sport through the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.
IOC and Tokyo 2020 form joint steering committee
The International Olympic Committee and the local organising committee for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics have announced the establishment of a ‘joint steering committee’ for ensuring the del…
‘Some clubs will really struggle’ | Tifosy CEO Fausto Zanetton on surviving the shutdown
Fausto Zanetton, chief executive of Tifosy Capital & Advisory, discusses why player salaries have become such a burning issue for clubs, the knock-on affects of France’s media rights cycle, and the potential long-term impacts of the shutdown.