Australia

Leading IOC member Jacques Rogge is poised to take over the most powerful job in world sport as IOC president in July, according to the results of a new survey.

The 2001 Goodwill Games in Brisbane, Australia is using two innovative software systems to help it manage the thousands of staff, volunteers, athletes and pieces of equipment needed to deliver the Games.

Carlton and United Breweries has furthered its support of Australia?s V8 Supercars and the Shell Championships Series in 2001, reflecting a continued support of Australian sport through its brand Victoria Bitter (VB).

ITV won seven out of the fourteen main awards up for grabs at the RTS Television Sports Awards 2000 held last night. The UK terrestrial broadcaster narrowly beat main rival BBC which scooped six of the categories, although the latter?s Olympic programming received the major plaudits of the evening.

The National Soccer League final in Australia next Sunday has been brought forward three hours to allow the Seven Network media company to broadcast the match live.

A special Commonwealth Games Bill is being drafted to ensure that the A$400m redevelopment of the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Australia is completed on schedule for the 2006 Games, with minimal impact on the AFL season.

The World Wrestling Federation has secured new television agreements in Europe, Asia and Australia, increasing the number of countries broadcasting WWF programming to 150.

Germany has had its 2003 World Wrestling Championships taken away by the wrestling world?s governing body following a doping scandal during the Sydney Olympic Games.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has agreed a three-year extension to its current television contracts with terrestrial broadcaster Channel 4 and pay-TV channel Sky Sports.

Spain has revealed how much it will pay its Olympic sportsmen in the lead-up to Athens 2004.

The Australian Cricket Board (ACB) has agreed a new five-year sponsorship deal with Ansett Australia, the country's second-largest airline.

A lack of major sporting events in 2001 compared with last year could be contributing to a fall in advertising revenues for commercial radio and television companies, according to a report.

Cash-strapped Stadium Australia Group is in the process of signing a lucrative deal with the Australian Football League (AFL) that could help move the company back into profitability.

Athletes with intellectual disabilities will not be allowed to compete in the 2002 Paralympics.

India is racing against time to complete the preparations for the first Afro-Asian games in November, which has been hit by delays in getting facilities ready, poor financial returns and low-key competitions.

Greg Norman has split with his long-term sponsorship partner, Australian car-maker Holden, to embark on a long-term relationship with Japanese rival Toyota.