Belgium
Brussels to host 2019 Grand Départ
Fifa claims latest win in third-party ownership battle
Berlin to stage Formula E double-header after Brussels event cancelled
UCI expands Women’s WorldTour following debut season
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has expanded its Women’s WorldTour series by adding four new events to the 2017 calendar.
FIH confirms hosts for World League semi-finals
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has confirmed that England, Belgium and South Africa will host the semi-finals of its World League national team tournament next summer.
Belgium to host 2019 EuroHockey Championships
Belgium has seen off competition from Germany to secure hosting rights for the 2019 EuroHockey Championships, the European Hockey Federation (EHF) has announced.
UCI hands Van den Driessche six-year ban for motor usage
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has issued Femke Van den Driessche with a six-year ban after ruling that the Belgian committed ‘technological fraud’ by using a motor in her bike during the Cyclo-Cross World Championships in January.
UCI facing up to first ‘technological fraud’ case
International Cycling Union (UCI) president Brian Cookson has confirmed that the sport is dealing with its first high-profile case of “technological fraud” following an incident at the Cyclo-Cross World Championships at the weekend.
Dutch FA orders independent audit and ethics investigation into World Cup bid
The Dutch Football Association (KNVB) has today (Tuesday) said it will submit itself to an investigation by Fifa’s Ethics Committee and ordered an independent forensic audit into its unsuccessful joint bid with neighbours Belgium for the 2018 World Cup.
FIG awards World Championships to Bulgaria, Belgium
The Bulgarian capital of Sofia has been named host city of the 2017 Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships and the 2018 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships, while the 2018 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships will take place in Antwerp, Belgium.
Tan adds to football empire with deal for Belgian Pro League club
Malaysian billionaire Vincent Tan has added to his portfolio of football clubs by agreeing a deal to acquire Belgian Pro League team KV Kortrijk.
PDC breaks new ground with Belgian and Japanese events
The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) is to stage events in Japan and Belgium for the first time in a move that marks the latest stage of the organisation’s global expansion plans.
Belgian GP receives green light for F1 contract extension
The Belgian Grand Prix appears set to remain on the Formula One calendar beyond this year after Jean-Claude Marcourt, Economics Minister for the region of Walloon, gave his approval for a contract extension of the race at the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit.
Pioneering BeNe League set to fold
The Belgian Football Association (URBSFA/KBVB) and Royal Netherlands Football Federation (KNVB) have announced that their BeNe League women’s club competition will not be retained beyond the current season.
Sports Alliance to boost Belgian Pro League fan engagement
Sports data management company Sports Alliance has agreed a three-year deal with the Belgian Pro League to develop a new supporter communications platform as part of an effort by the body to better engage with fans of the country’s top-flight club football competition.
Ticketmaster launches in Belgium
Ticket sales and distribution company Ticketmaster has launched in Belgium after parent company Live Nation Entertainment completed the acquisition of the existing Ticketnet computerised ticketing network platform.
De Keersmaecker re-elected as Belgian FA head
The Royal Belgian Football Association has re-elected François De Keersmaecker as its president for the next two seasons.
UEFA financial fair play rule challenged by agent
UEFA’s financial fair play ‘break-even rule’ is to be challenged by Belgian football agent Daniel Striani, who will launch a legal action in the Court of First Instance in Brussels.