Russia
Luzhniki Stadium launches $612m tender
The Russian government has issued a $612-million tender for the redevelopment of Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium, which will host the 2018 FIFA World Cup final.
Sochi 2014 test lab responds to WADA threat
Russia's sports minister says there will be reforms made to the laboratory that is to do drug tests at next year’s Sochi winter Olympics, following the threat of its suspension by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).
Platini criticises unified Russian and Ukrainian league
Russia and Ukraine’s proposed Unified Football League (UFL) has suffered a major blow after UEFA president Michel Platini told Russian president Vladimir Putin that such a competition would not “correspond” to its principles.
Luzhniki Stadium work gets underway
Renovation work has begun at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium, which will act as the centrepiece of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
Russia nominates three cities to host taekwondo GP
The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) has revealed that Russia has put forward three bidding cities for World Taekwondo GP events between 2014 and 2016.
IOC members call for Sochi 2014 dumping investigation
Senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) members have urged the Olympic body and Russian authorities to investigate the dumping of construction waste that has raised concerns of possible water supply contamination in the 2014 winter Games host city of Sochi.
St. Petersburg to bid for summer Olympics
St. Petersburg governor Georgy Poltavchenko has revealed that the city is likely to bid to host the summer Olympics.
FIFA WC 2018 finals venue gets works deadline
Redevelopment work on the 2018 FIFA World Cup opening match and final venue, Luzhniki Stadium, will be complete by April 2017, according to Moscow City Hall.
Russia to cut World Cup stadia costs
Russia has reportedly planned to slash up to $389 million from the construction budget for 2018 FIFA World Cup stadia by scrapping plans to develop commercial zones around the facilities.
Russia FIFA World Cup hosts join Soccerex stage
Russian 2018 FIFA World Cup stakeholders have agreed to participate at this year’s Soccerex Global Convention in Rio from November 30 to December 5.
Sochi 2014 Live Sites confirmed
The local organising committee for the 2014 Sochi winter Olympics today revealed the location of 'Live Sites' for the Games.
Russia denies FIFA investigator entry into the country
Russia has reportedly denied FIFA investigator Michael Garcia entry into the country, ahead of his probe into the legality of the country’s 2018 World Cup awarding.
Russia defends World Cup 2018 bid legality
Russia’s organising committee for the FIFA 2018 World Cup has defended the legality of its successful hosting bid, following the announcement of an investigation into the awarding.
St. Petersburg cancels Zenit Arena contract
St. Petersburg officials responsible for the construction of a new $1.1 billion stadium – to be used in the 2018 FIFA World Cup – have reportedly cancelled the contract with its developer Transstroy.
Sochi declares state of emergency during IOC visit
Sochi, host city of the 2014 winter Olympics, has declared a state of emergency after floods and mudslides caused by heavy rain
SportAccord 2013 contributes $7.69m to host city
SportAccord Convention 2013 has delivered an economic impact equivalent to $7.69 million for host city St. Petersburg, according to research conducted by professional services firm PwC.
Russia opens $500m Olympic university
Russian president Vladimir Putin has opened a new $500 million Olympic university in the 2014 winter Games host city of Sochi.
Anzhi owner named a wanted man
Russian Premier League football club Anzhi Makhachkala’s owner Suleiman Kerimov has been named a wanted man by Belarusian authorities for the alleged “abuse of power and official authority” that potentially carries a 10-year prison term.