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Vietnam’s proposal to postpone SEA Games faces opposition
A majority of participating nations in the Southeast Asian Games are against postponing this year's event in Vietnam, with a busy sports calendar next year considered an impediment
China accuses US of ‘politicising sports’ as Beijing 2022 boycott talks intensify
China has accused the US of “politicising sports” after a senior US politician said the country was lobbying allies for a ‘diplomatic boycott’ of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
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World Table Tennis launches new Feeder Series
World Table Tennis, the in-house commercial arm of the International Table Tennis Federation, has launched a new WTT Feeder Series as it confirmed the pyramid of events that will take place under the framework
Brazil’s Supreme Court schedules hearing to consider halting Copa América
Brazil’s Supreme Court has scheduled an emergency hearing for tomorrow (Thursday) to discuss whether the country should host the Copa América national team football tournament, which is due to get underway on…
CHL cancels Belarusian team’s place in 2021-22 season over travel uncertainty
Ice Hockey’s pan-European Champions Hockey League has cancelled Belarusian champion Yunost Minsk’s participation in the 2021-22 season of the tournament, citing the ‘unpredictable’ travel situation in the …
Banc of California Stadium set to host 2021 MLS ASG
Major League Soccer is poised to announce that the 2021 MLS All Star Game will feature the league's leading players taking on their counterparts from Mexico's Liga MX at Banc of California Stadium in Los…
Premier Golf League targeting 2023 launch
UK-based World Golf Group is poised to unveil plans for a $360m (€295.8m) Premier Golf League (PGL), with a January 2023 launch date seen as “entirely feasible”.
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Spanish Supercopa ‘set for extended stay’ in Saudi Arabia
The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has struck a deal to keep hosting its annual Supercopa de España tournament in Saudi Arabia until 2029, according to local reports.
SEA Games 2021 in Vietnam ‘set for delay’ as Covid-19 cases rise
The Southeast Asian Games set to be held in Hanoi, Vietnam, later this year could be delayed following a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases across the region
Russia retains hosting rights for 2022 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has confirmed that Russia will retain the rights to host next year’s FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship, despite the ongoing ban on the country hos…
Covid-19 concerns see Ashgabat lose UCI Track World Championships
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has announced that its 2021 Track World Championships will no longer take place in Ashgabat due to Covid-19 concerns, with Glasgow seemingly in the box seat to become…
Spain and Portugal officially launch bid for 2030 World Cup
Spain and Portugal have officially launched their joint bid for the 2030 Fifa World Cup
Singapore cancels F1 Grand Prix, questions over Australia
This year's Singapore Formula One Grand Prix has been cancelled due to Covid-19-related safety and logistics concerns
Allegiant Stadium to host 2021 WWE SummerSlam
Las Vegas' Allegiant Stadium will become the first National Football League stadium to host World Wrestling Entertainment's SummerSlam in August
Tokyo 2020 president insists sponsors are committed despite delay request claims
Seiko Hashimoto, president of the Tokyo 2020 organising committee, has said that sponsors continue to support the hosting of the Games, despite reports that some Japanese backers have privately called…
Football Australia withdraws teams from AFC Champions League
Football Australia has withdrawn Sydney FC, Melbourne City FC and Brisbane Roar from the AFC Champions League, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has confirmed
Indonesian Liga 1 to start in July, Emtek and MNC have media rights
The Indonesian Liga 1 2021 football season will start on July 9 with Liga 2 set to start a few weeks later, governing body PT Liga Indonesia Baru has said
Birmingham 2022 ‘fully on track’, says Coordination Commission
The Commonwealth Games Federation Coordination Commission (CoCom) has completed its latest assessment of Birmingham, the host of the 2022 edition, concluding that the city is “fully on track to host a…