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Further backing for prospective Winter Games hosts
PyeongChang and Munich’s bids for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games have received new corporate backing from their home countries ahead of July’s announcement of the event’s host city.
Rival 2018 Winter Games candidates boost bids
The PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic bid committee has announced the completion of its sustainability research report, while the rival bid of Munich has recruited Deutsche Bahn as a commercial partner.
Winter Games candidates submit bid books
The race to host the 2018 Winter Olympics has entered the final straight after all three candidate cities delivered their bid books to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Korean broadcasters sign up to support PyeongChang bid
The Korean Broadcasters Association (KBA) has penned a partnership deal with the PyeongChang 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games bid committee.
PyeongChang boosts Winter Games bid committee
The team behind PyeongChang’s bid to host the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games has appointed two additional vice-chairmen and a new bid ambassador.
South Korea 2022 “could benefit from artillery exchange”
The South Korea bid for the 2022 FIFA World Cup believes the exchange of artillery shell with the North yesterday could draw attention to the need for bringing the two countries “closer together”.
Hyundai-Kia extends FIFA partnership until 2022
South Korea-based auto maker Hyundai-Kia has renewed its partnership agreement to sponsor all FIFA competitions up to and including the 2022 World Cup.
South Korea to host 2022 games in North Korea
South Korea would stage some 2022 FIFA World Cup matches in North Korea if it wins the right to host the event in Zurich next month.
IOC warns Pyeongchang in 2018 sponsorship probe
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) yesterday issued an official warning to Pyeongchang's bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympic Games after a South Korean company signed a sponsorship deal with an international sports federation headed by a senior IOC member.
IOC looking into PyeongChang 2018 sponsorships
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) ethics commission is assessing whether two sponsorship deals of South Korean companies with international federations can give the PyeongChang bid an edge in the race for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
South Korea now wants F1 team and driver
South Korea’s motor racing chief Chung Yung-cho is willing to lend a hand to any local corporation potentially interested in setting up a Formula One team.
Sponsorless Delhi franchise withdrawn from World Series of Boxing
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has terminated Delhi’s World Series Boxing (WSB) franchise rights following the withdrawal Videocon’s sponsorship last month.
Chung Mong-joon U-turn over Blatter challenge
FIFA vice president Chung Mong-joon of South Korea has decided not to stand against President Sepp Blatter at next May’s presidential election.
F1 officials approve South Korea track
The inaugural Korean GP has been confirmed for October 24 as Formula One officials finished an inspection of the new track and gave their approval for the race.
Chung Mong-joon considering FIFA presidency challenge
Korea's FIFA vice-president Chung Mong-joon said yesterday he is considering challenging Sepp Blatter for the FIFA presidency next year.
South Korea GP “will be given green light”
Korea Auto Valley Operation (KAVO), race organiser of the 2010 South Korea grand prix, said yesterday it is confident the circuit will pass its final inspection next week.
Hanhwa Group sponsors PyeongChang 2018
The PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympics bid has signed a corporate sponsorship deal with South Korean business conglomerate Hanhwa Group.
Korean F1 GP in doubt, says Ecclestone
Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has admitted concerns over the readiness of the Yeongam track for the Korean GP on October 24.