Events
Round-Up: Shanghai and Delhi runs go ahead, Indian kabaddi and badminton leagues postponed, and more
Around 9,000 runners took part in the Shanghai International Marathon on Sunday - RTHK
Delayed Olympics ‘to cost $1.9bn more’
The Tokyo Games organising committee believes the postponement of the Olympics and Paralympics will push up costs by around ¥200bn ($1.9bn/€1.6bn), according to Japanese news reports.
French Golf Federation marketing director Prévost joins Courchevel-Méribel 2023
The organising committee for the 2023 Courchevel-Méribel World Alpine Skiing Championships has appointed Céline Prévost as marketing and commercial director.
UIPM submits proposals for more broadcast-friendly Paris 2024 formats
Global modern pentathlon federation, UIPM, has submitted proposals to introduce new more broadcast-friendly formats for the Paris 2024 summer Olympics
Officials cool talk of Chengdu, Chongqing Olympics bid
Chinese officials have poured cold water on reports last week that the cities of Chengdu and Chongqing were lining up a bid for the 2032 edition of the summer Olympic Games
Asean Club Championship launch postponed to 2022
The inaugural Asean Football Federation Club Championship has been rescheduled to 2022 due to the congested calendar of competitions next year, the Asean Football Federation said
Round-Up: Migu partners with Zhibo.tv, K League to renew title sponsor, KBO prize money falls, and more
Chinese streaming platform Migu announced a three-year partnership with digital sports platform China Sports Zhibo.tv to produce content around domestic and international sports events - SportsMoney
Red Bull and SecretLab sign as founding partners of Valorant Champions Tour
The new Valorant Champions Tour esports series from games publisher Riot Games has named energy drink Red Bull and gaming chairs brand SecretLab as founding partners
Paris 2024 revamps venue plan for Olympics, Paralympics
The organising committee of the 2024 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris has presented a new venue masterplan as it continues efforts to achieve savings of around €400m ($476.4m).
Indianapolis’ NBA All-Star weekend rescheduled for 2024
Indianapolis will now host the NBA All-Star weekend in 2024, after the league confirmed it is formally rescheduling the city’s plans to stage the 2021 edition as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Round-Up: Barclay to review ICC calendar, Aus Open two-week delay likely, Lanka Premier League begins, and more
New ICC chairman Greg Barclay said the global cricket calendar was unsustainable and indicated he would lead a major review of it - ESPNcricinfo
The Sports Consultancy hired to commercial role for Liverpool’s Gymnastic Worlds
The Sports Consultancy, the London-based sports events and rights consultancy, has been appointed by Liverpool City Council to develop the commercial strategy for the 2022 World Artistic Gymnastic Championships
NWHL to stage shortened 2021 season in bubble environment
The National Women’s Hockey League is planning to stage its entire 2021 season as a shortened bubble tournament at Lake Placid, New York, from January 23-February 5.
IPC strikes new Commonwealth Games co-operation agreement
A new co-operation agreement has been signed by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) that ensures Para sport’s continued involvement at the Commonwealth G…
Fifa finalises plans for Arab Cup tournament in Qatar
Fifa, football’s global governing body, has confirmed plans for an Arab Cup tournament, which will feature 22 national teams from the region and take place in Qatar in December 2021 ahead of the country’s sta…
2021 ACC men’s basketball tournament moved to Greensboro Coliseum
The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced it is relocating its men's basketball tournament to Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina, in the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemic
World Rugby introduces more transparent voting for men’s and women’s World Cups
World Rugby is changing the way it awards the men’s and women’s Rugby World Cups in an attempt to make the process more transparent and bring it in line with host selection best-practice.
Diamond League unveils 2021 calendar including new event in China
World Athletics has revealed its provisional calendar for the 2021 Diamond League, which will see the competition return to a full schedule of 14 meets and includes a brand new event in China