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Abu Dhabi to stage two editions of UCI Urban Cycling World Championships
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has awarded Abu Dhabi hosting rights to the 2022 and 2024 editions of its fledgling Urban Cycling World Championships
G20 leaders back Beijing 2022 as opposition recedes
The G20 organisation of world leaders included a statement endorsing the upcoming Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics in its most recent communiqué, saying the event "serves as a symbol of humanity’s resilience".
Modern pentathlon ‘set to replace’ horse riding with cycling after ‘secret vote’
Horse riding is set to be dropped from the modern pentathlon programme following a secret vote carried out by the sport’s governing body, the International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM), it is claimed.
Formula 1 planning six sprint events in 2022
Formula 1’s managing director of motorsport, Ross Brawn, has revealed that up to six sprint race qualifying sessions are likely to be held during the 2022 season following the success of the format this y…
London Marathon Events announces return of RideLondon in 2022
Mass participation events organiser London Marathon Events has today announced that the RideLondon cycling festival will return in 2022 following a two-year absence from the calendar
Japan removes 10,000-spectator limit for sports events
Authorities in Japan have removed a 10,000-spectator limit for attendances at sports events, imposed due to the pandemic
IPC balances budget despite 27-per-cent revenue drop
International Paralympic Committee president Andrew Parsons has hailed a “herculean effort” that has allowed the organisation to finish the financial year with a balanced budget.
Prime Stadium named promoter of FIM EnduroGP series in 10-year deal
The International Motorcycling Federation (FIM) has appointed Prime Stadium as the new promoter of its EnduroGP series
Korea’s KBO opens stadiums at full capacity for vaccinated fans
Korea's KBO baseball league will open its stadiums at full capacity this month, although only fully vaccinated fans will be permitted to enter
Julia Palle, Formula E | COP26 is mobilising the sports sector
Ahead of COP26, Formula E’s sustainability director, Julia Palle, calls on international sports events to make proactive, tangible sustainability commitments immediately, or face being left behind
PIF-backed company to invest ‘over $200m’ into 10-event Asian Tour series
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund has been named as the majority shareholder of LIV Golf Investments, a newly-formed company which has pledged to invest at least $200m (€171m/£144m) over the next ten …
World Series shifts to Atlanta with heightened ‘Chop’ debate
As Braves host first World Series game since 1999, long-running tradition gains additional scrutiny
LFP abandons plans for Ligue 1 match in Shanghai
France’s Professional Football League (LFP) has abandoned plans to stage a Ligue 1 match between Lyon and Monaco in Shanghai amid ongoing difficulties caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in China.
BWF clusters tournaments to tackle travel restrictions
The Badminton World Federation plans to run more back-to-back tournaments in certain countries and regions in 2022 in an effort to address expected ongoing disruption from pandemic-related travel restrictions
Indian Super League launches eISL esports competition
Football's Indian Super League is launching a new esports competition next month in partnership with EA Sports, based on the FIFA 22 game
Accor engaged to aid Qatar’s World Cup accommodation planning
The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, organising body for Qatar’s staging of the 2022 Fifa World Cup, has appointed French hospitality giant Accor to aid its accommodation needs for the staging o…
UK government unveils £1m investment for Extreme E race in Outer Hebrides
The UK government has announced a £1m (€1.19m/$1.37m) investment in an Extreme E race to be held in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides next year.
World Series viewership starts with new low for non-neutral site
Start to MLB's Fall Classic shows ratings growth from last year's adjusted event