Paralympic Games
Stockholm Åre 2026 secures key government backing for Olympic bid
The Stockholm Åre 2026 bid for the winter Olympic and Paralympic Games has today (Tuesday) secured the crucial backing of the Swedish government as it prepares to enter its candidature file with the International …
Winter Olympic bids win government backing in Italy, Latvia
The Italian government has officially signed guarantees in support of the Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo bid to host the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, while Latvia’s Prime Minister has also declared his…
IPC engages adam&eveDDB on brand awareness drive
The International Paralympic Committee has today (Friday) appointed adam&eveDDB as its first creative agency as it seeks to grow awareness of the Paralympic Movement globally
IPC removes Para Swimming Worlds from Malaysia, Paris 2024 programme decided
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has stripped Malaysia of the right to host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships over the country’s stance towards Israeli athletes, while the governing b…
Tokyo 2020 budget remains steady
The organising committee for the Tokyo 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games has said it remains committed to cost-cutting efforts as it today (Friday) revealed unchanged budgets for the events through…
Stockholm 2026 remaining confident ahead of ANOC presentation
The Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK) has maintained Stockholm’s bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games is in a “very good” position following meetings with city authorities, as officials prepa…
Stockholm 2026 seeks talks as Olympic bid faces political opposition
The bid committee for Stockholm’s effort to land the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games has said it will stage immediate talks with the Swedish city’s government after a new coalition appeared to …
Carter charged with raising $5bn for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
Kathy Carter has been named the Los Angeles 2028 chief revenue officer and has been set a target of raising more than $5bn (€4.3bn
CONI confirms two-way proposal for 2026 winter Olympics
The Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) has approved a joint bid from Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo to host the winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2026.