Impact of Beijing 2022 sees China’s winter sports economy surpass $50bn
The winter sports industry in China is now worth over $50bn (€45bn), the local organising committee for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games has told an International Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission.
International Ski Federation announces strategic partnership with Sina Sports
The International Ski Federation (FIS) has announced a strategic cooperation with leading Chinese digital sports media platform Sina Sports as it continues its growth push in the Asian country
M&C Saatchi’s Steve Martin to relocate to Australia as part of Asian growth push
Steve Martin, the global chief executive of international advertising agency M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment, is set to relocate to Sydney, Australia as part of the group’s strategy to further explore g…
SportIndustry NextGen announces opening of applications for class of 2020
Sport Industry NextGen, the leading professional development programme for the rising stars working in sport business, has opened applications for the 2020 intake
CAF crisis deepens as president Ahmad accused of double-claiming expenses
The crisis at the Confederation of African Football continues to grow, with the BBC reporting that the body’s under-fire president Ahmad received two sets of expenses in two different countries for the s…
ECB hopes Cricket World Cup momentum fuels enthusiasm for The Hundred
The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup has demonstrated that there is a significant market for the ECB's new competition, The Hundred, according to its managing director, Sanjay Patel. He tells Adam Nelson how the ECB intends to capitalise on England's stunning World Cup victory and extend the sport's moment in the sun well beyond this summer.
Budapest to remain host of Women’s EHF Final4 until 2024
The European Handball Federation has confirmed that the Hungarian capital of Budapest will retain the hosting rights for the Women’s EHF Final4 until 2024.
Liz Nicholl appointed president of the International Netball Federation
Liz Nicholl, the former chief executive of UK Sport, has been named as the new president of the International Netball Federation
Geolocation “not the holy grail” of esports, says ESL’s Reichert
Rooting teams in specific geographic areas should not be seen as “the holy grail” of esports, Ralph Reichert, co-chief executive of ESL/Turtle Entertainment.
IAAF pledges to leave “participation legacy” in all host cities
The International Association of Athletics Federations will require a commitment from all host cities of its major events that they invest in developing safe spaces for physical activities and encouraging…