Scandinavia

Sweden's hosting of three International Equestrian Federation (FEI) events has been thrown into uncertainty, following a conflict with the country’s animal welfare laws.

Norwegian capital Oslo has officially applied for a financial governmental guarantee in a bid to host the 2022 winter Olympics and Paralympics.

Oslo has announced its intention to bid for the 2022 winter Olympics, following a city council decision made yesterday.

The International Ice Hockey Federation’s commercial portfolio for the IIHF World Championship has been bolstered ahead of next month’s event with pharmaceutical giant Actavis coming on board as an official sponsor.

Swedish golfer Alexander Bjork is poised to become the first sportsperson to sell shares in himself in a bid to advance his career through an innovative new business venture.

Denmark has been announced as the host of the International Sailing Federation’s (ISAF) Nations Cup Grand Final in 2013.

UEFA has banned Denmark forward Nicklas Bendtner for one match and hit the player with a Eur100,000 fine for displaying the logo of Paddy Power during a goal celebration – a punishment the betting company has described as “hysterical and deeply cynical”.

Russian telecommunications giant MegaFon has signed up as the final official sponsor for the forthcoming 2012 Ice Hockey World Championship.

The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has moved swiftly to add Stockholm to its World Triathlon Series and World Cup calendar after the withdrawal of Lausanne.

The Danish city of Copenhagen has secured the hosting rights for the 2014 World Badminton Championships.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed on Wednesday that the Norwegian town of Lillehammer, which staged the hugely popular 1994 Winter Olympics, would host the second edition of the Winter Youth Games in 2016.

Norwegian Ski Association president Sverre Seeberg has claimed that seven of the country’s winter sports organisations have teamed up to back a bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games.

Modern Times Group (MTG) has snapped up a major “multi-year” package of broadcast rights that will take National Hockey League (NHL) action to audiences across the Nordic region.

Sweden has been named as the host country of the 2015 International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Senior World Championship.

Industrial group Dempo has acquired a 34% stake in top Danish club FC Midtjylland in a move that aims to further develop football in India.

The TV4/Canal+ Group has snapped up media rights for the UEFA Europa League in Denmark, Norway and Sweden for the 2012-15 seasons.