Africa
IOC CONGRESS VOTE LOOMING
The race is hotting up for the right to host the 13th Olympic Congress in 2009, with a decision due at this month’s IOC Session in Torino.
COLLINS ON A ROLL AS PRESIDENT
Betty Collins OAM has been re-elected to serve as president of World Bowls, the world governing body for the sport.
TWENTY20 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP A STEP CLOSER
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has revealed that 13 members have expressed interest in hosting a Twenty20 World Championship.
POTENTIAL HOSTS LINE UP FOR CHAMPIONS TROPHY
The International Cricket Council (ICC) says six countries have put themselves forward to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2008.
ICC WELCOMES ZIMBABWE MOVE
International cricket’s governing body has welcomed the decisions of Zimbabwe’s Interim Board to withdraw from Test cricket and investigate financial allegations.
ZIMBABWE ENDS TEST STATUS
Zimbabwe's interim cricket board has suspended the country's Test status for the remainder of 2006.
SOCCEREX FORUM ON TARGET FOR SELL-OUT
The 2nd Annual Soccerex London Forum looks set to be sold out by the end of next month, with 150 tickets already sold.
CHAMPIONS TROPHY VENUES ANNOUNCED
Three venues in India for international cricket's ICC Champions Trophy 2006 have been confirmed.
FA UNVEILS NEW PARTNER PROGRAMME
The (English) Football Association has restructured its partner programme to create a new sponsorship hierarchy.
ICC CALLS CRISIS TV RIGHTS MEETING
The International Cricket Council has called together representatives from its full member countries to discuss the issue of television rights in India.
NEW DATE FOR A1 GRAND PRIX
The A1 Grand Prix of Nations at the Sentul Circuit, Indonesia, will now be held on February 10-12 after the postponement of the event following the death of the Dubai Emir, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
VIP PROTECTION ON AGENDA AT SECURITY SUMMIT
Two of the world’s leading experts in VIP protection will deliver unique insights into the ever-changing threats they must tackle at the second International Sports Security Summit.
WORLD SUPERBIKE 2006 SCHEDULE
Silverstone and Brands Hatch will host rounds five and eight of the 2006 World Superbike Championship in May and August respectively.
SUPERBIKE DATES FOR UK TRACKS
Silverstone and Brands Hatch will host rounds five and eight of the 2006 World Superbike Championship in May and August respectively.
ZIMBABWE CRICKETERS STRIKE
Zimbabwe’s cricket team has downed bats, drawn stumps and gone on indefinite strike in protest against the way the national governing body is running the game
SOCCEREX UNVEILS FORUM SPEAKERS
Soccerex, the global b2b brand for the football business, has announced the first set of speakers for the forthcoming Soccerex London Forum on April 5, 2006 at The Institute of Directors.
SOUTH AFRICAN SUPER 14 FRANCHISE LIFTED BY ISC DEAL
South Africa's new Southern Spears Super 14 rugby franchise has agreed a huge R15million sponsorship with Australian manufacturer, International Sports Clothing (ISC).
NEW BIDDING UNDERWAY FOR INDIAN CRICKET
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to re-open bidding for the rights to screen the national team's matches on television.