China

Bahrain is reportedly in line to host a Formula One race from the 2004 season but Moscow has been dropped as a potential venue, according to reports.

China's ongoing efforts to establish itself as a major sporting location have received a boost after the Asian PGA confirmed the country would host its first $1million (EUR1.01m) golf tournament later this year.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided that squash will not be included in the Olympic Games in Beijing in 2008.

Golf and rugby may find themselves Olympic sports after recommendations from an IOC commission.

If Vancouver is chosen as host of the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, it could severely hinder the United States' hopes of staging the 2012 summer Games in one of four bidding cities.

Boxing programme KOTV will now become available in the Americas following a deal with Brazil's media giant Globosat.

Pan-Asian network ESPN Star Sports (ESS) has signed a host of new carriage agreements in China, doubling the distribution reach of its sports content.

Chinese preparations for the Beijing 2008 Olympics have been praised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) - but work on Athens 2004 is still behind schedule.

Chinese preparations for the Beijing 2008 Olympics have been praised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) - but work on Athens 2004 is still behind schedule.

One year after awarding the 2008 Olympic Games to Beijing, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) says preparations for the event are going well.

One year after awarding the 2008 Olympic Games to Beijing, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) says preparations for the event are going well.

Chinese state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) is reportedly in talks regarding a TV rights deal for coverage of the English Premier League.

Chinese state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) is reportedly in talks regarding a TV rights deal for coverage of the English Premier League.

China says it has $400million (EUR413m) of funding available to build a Formula One Grand Prix circuit in time for the 2004 season.

China says it has $400million (EUR413m) of funding available to build a Formula One Grand Prix circuit in time for the 2004 season.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today that Matsushita Electrical Industrial has renewed up to and including the 2008 Games in Beijing.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced today that Matsushita Electrical Industrial has renewed up to and including the 2008 Games in Beijing.

Jacques Rogge, the president of the International Olympic Committte (IOC), has indicated that rugby union will be included in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.