Greece

In an exclusive TV interview, International Olympic Committee president Jacques Rogge has refuted suggestions that the recent revelations of drug taking in sport are casting a long shadow over next year's Athens Olympics, sportbusiness.com can reveal.
Business

Heineken has unveiled a new sponsorship deal with the British Olympic Association as part of the beer brand's build up to next year's Summer Games in Athens.

The European Pro Beach Soccer League (EPBSL) is set to expand in 2004 after organisers agreed to take on more clubs.

Organisers of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games have unveiled the cruise ships which will play a key role in accommodating more than 13,000 guests during the event.
Business

Oil giant Shell has appointed the Carlson Marketing Group as its event management agency for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
Sponsorship & Marketing

Electronics firm Samsung has launched its marketing campaign ahead of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games – and confirmed it will be the official Olympic torch relay presenting partner.
Sponsorship & Marketing

Marketing agency Octagon has signed an athlete management deal for young British swimmer Katy Sexton.
Events

The International Olympic Committee has commended Athens following the latest inspection of the preparations for next year's Olympics whilst warning that there are still many issues to address.

As the IOC begins a three-day inspection in Athens ahead of next year's Olympics, the delegation has explained the reasoning behind the news that the Games' security budget has been upped by $155million.
Stadia

After months of running behind schedule, the majority of the preparations for next year's Olympic Games in Athens are finally back on track, according to Gilbert Felli, the International Olympic Committee executive director.
Media

The Athens 2004 Olympic Games organising committee has signed an agreement with a private Greek hospital group to provide additional health care services.

Tickets have gone on sale in Greece and Europe for the Athens 2004 Paralympic Games.
Business

Xerox has confirmed it will not renew its Olympic TOP sponsorship when its current deal ends next year – confirming speculation sparked earlier this year.
Business

The Asia-Pacific Broadcast Union (ABU) has chosen TVNZ to provide coverage for its members of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens.
Stadia

Organisers of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games say the main stadium will be complete in time, despite concerns voiced by the IOC.

The second phase of ticket sales for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games starts today for those living in Europe.
Business

The India division of electronics company Samsung has signed a deal to become an official sponsor of the Indian Olympic team at the 2004 Games in Athens.

The IOC will hear the latest updates on the Athens, Turin and Beijing when its Executive Board meets in Lausanne later this week.