Japan considering 50-per-cent cap on Olympics spectators, VIP delegations cut back
Local organisers of the Tokyo Olympics are considering implementing a 50-per-cent capacity on spectators at Olympic venues due to risks caused by Covid-19, according to local media reports
BWF cancels US and Canadian Opens, Badminton Asia postpones flagship event
The Badminton World Federation said this year’s US Open and Canada Open have been cancelled due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Man Utd’s Avram Glazer share sale could net $100m
Manchester United’s co-chairman Avram Glazer has put five million of his shares in the English Premier League club up for sale, in a move that could see the US investor earn $100m (€84m).
Centralised venues for Asian Cup and World Cup Qualifiers confirmed
The Asian Football Confederation has confirmed the centralised venues for the Asian Qualifiers for the 2022 Fifa World Cup and 2023 AFC Asian Cup matches, scheduled to take place from May 31 to June 15
Pakistan Super League to restart in June
The Pakistan Super League Twenty20 cricket tournament is to resume in early June, after being suspended this month due to a Covid-19 outbreak among players and staff
‘No decision yet’ on overseas Olympics visitors, China offers to vaccinate participants
Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee president Seiko Hashimoto has poured cold water on recent media reports claiming the Japanese government had already decided not to allow foreign visitors attend the Games
Sportswear tycoon Li Ning seeking $250m for sports SPAC
Chinese Olympian and sportswear tycoon Li Ning has established a special purpose acquisition company to "capitalise on the China, consumer and sporting expertise" of its management, according to documents…
AFC Champions League 2021 group stage hosts announced
The Asian Football Confederation has confirmed the venues for the AFC Champions League 2021 group stages
Rajasthan Royals sign helmet maker Studds as associate sponsor
Indian Premier League team the Rajasthan Royals wants to increase its sponsorship revenue by as much as 40-per-cent this year, and has agreed a two-season sponsorship deal with motorcycle helmet manufacturer…
AFL aiming for 100,000 fans at Grand Final game
The Australian Football League has announced that its 2021 Grand Final will return to the conventional afternoon kick-off at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with the League aiming for 100,000 fans at the…