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World Athletics reveals details of 2020 Continental Tour
World Athletics, the global governing body for athletics, has revealed details of its 2020 Continental Tour, a new annual second-tier of one-day meetings that will focus on the disciplines that don’t f…
Athletics Integrity Unit hits Russian federation with multiple charges
Russia is facing renewed questions over its status in world sport after the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) charged the Russian Athletics Federation (RusAF), senior officials and high-jumper Danil Lysenko…
“It’s like a wave that hits you” | British Olympic federations on their commercial preparations for the Games
British Gymnastics chief executive Jane Allen, British Swimming chief executive Jack Buckner and UK Athletics chairman Chris Clark discuss their organisations' plans for the final run-in ahead of Tokyo 2020 and explain how to ensure a strong commercial return from the Olympic Games.
IAAF cuts disciplines from Diamond League to heighten broadcast appeal
The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has axed eight disciplines from the core programme for the 2020 Diamond League as part of ongoing efforts to create a “faster-paced, more e…
IOC seeks to explain Olympic marathon move as Tokyo still hopes to retain race
The Tokyo 2020 organising committee is still hopeful that the marathon and race walking events at next year’s Olympic Games can take place in the Japanese capital, despite the International Olympic Committee m…
IAAF revises Diamond League plan, adds new tour and China meet
The International Association of Athletics Federations has revised a plan announced earlier this year to cut the number of Diamond League events in 2020, and will instead launch a new second-tier tour…
British Athletics appoints PHAR in search for lead partner
British Athletics has taken on sponsorship consultancy PHAR Partnerships to advise on the sale of its flagship Presenting Partner property from 2020
Tokyo 2020’s marathons set for Sapporo move amid heat fears
The International Olympic Committee has announced plans to move marathon and race walking events at the 2020 summer Olympics 800km north to Sapporo amid ongoing concerns over the weather conditions expected…
IAAF likely to relax marketing regulations for athletes and member federations
The IAAF, the global governing body for athletics, is planning to give athletes and member federations greater freedoms to promote their sponsors during certain events
Six new IAAF Athletes Commission members elected in Doha
The International Association of Athletics Federations has announced the results of its Athletes' Commission elections, which took place in Doha during the recent World Championships
BBC finalises IAAF World Championships deal to 2023
UK public broadcaster the BBC has taken up an option to broadcast rights in the country to the 2021 and 2023 IAAF World Athletics Championships
EXCLUSIVE: Universities offered free entry to boost numbers at World Athletics Championships
The Qatar Foundation has sent a letter to students and faculty members at several international universities in Doha’s Education City offering them free tickets to the IAAF World Athletics Championships.
Coe defends decision to hold World Athletics Championships in Doha
Despite criticism over swathes of empty seats and dangerously-hot conditions , International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) president Sebastian Coe defended the decision to hold the World…
IAAF CEO Ridgeon says Qatar blockade a factor in poor Doha attendances
IAAF chief executive Jon Ridgeon has admitted attendances at the World Athletics Championships have been below expectations and said the blockade of Qatar has been a factor in the poor turnout for the…
IAAF criticised for low attendances and sweltering marathon conditions
The IAAF has come in for criticism after the first few days of the World Athletics Championships in Doha took place against a backdrop of empty seats and sweltering conditions caused 28 athletes to drop…
IAAF extends long-running TDK and Mondo partnerships
The IAAF has extended sponsorship deals with Japanese electronics company TDK Corporation and Italian sports equipment supplier Mondo
IAAF extends Asics deal for 10 years, approves name change
Japanese sportswear company Asics has extended its deal to be an Official Partner of the International Association of Athletics Federations for 10 years, until 2029
CAA’s Wang Nan becomes first Asian woman elected to IAAF Council
Chinese Athletics Association vice-director Wang Nan became the first Asian woman to be elected as a council member of the International Association of Athletic Federations yesterday