Events
Round-Up: China hosts first international events, NBA to build ‘experience centres’ in China, Tokyo hospitality to be reined in, and more
China last weekend hosted its first major international sports events since the start of the pandemic
DFL and ESL to collaborate on development of Virtual Bundesliga
The German Football League (DFL) has entered into a strategic partnership with Sweden-based ESL, the world’s largest esports company, to further develop the Virtual Bundesliga.Â
Japan trials Covid measures for Olympics at international gymnastics event
Coronavirus control measures that may be employed at next year's Olympics were trialled at a gymnastics event in Tokyo at the weekend, in what was Japan's first international sports event since the pandemic…
Lucerne’s 2021 Winter Universiade pushed back to December
The 2021 edition of the Winter Universiade in Lucerne, Switzerland has been delayed by 11 months because of the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
Japan to ease entry controls for athletes
Japan will lessen Covid-19 immigration curbs for athletes traveling to the country for competition or training in the run-up to next year’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, government sources said.
IPC seeks general assembly host, creates Paralympics delivery officer position
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is seeking a host city for its next general assembly in December 2021, while it is also looking to fill the newly-created position of a full-time chief Paralympic…
Italian government assigns €1bn for Olympics-focused infrastructure work
The Italian government has approved investment of €1bn ($1.1
Formula 1 pumps brakes on Miami Grand Prix due to Covid-19
The Miami Grand Prix is widely expected to be put on hold until 2022 at the earliest by Formula 1 owners Liberty Media due to the ongoing effects of the global Covid-19 pandemic
Round-Up: Lanka Premier League pushed back, State of Origin TV flop, China’s colossal esports market, and more
The Lanka Premier League will start five days later from November 27 to December 17 and will only be played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota
UCI, Eurosport Events adopt Champions League name in revised plans for track series
The International Cycling Union (UCI) and Eurosport Events have announced further details about their new elite level track cycling competition
Indonesia pushes forward with 2032 Olympics bid, Vancouver delays 2030 debate
Indonesia has stepped up its bid plans for the 2032 summer Olympics and Paralympics, with President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) ordering the formation of a special committee to oversee the effort, while Vancouver…
Uefa sticking to multi-host format for Euro 2020 but keeps options open
Uefa is going to press ahead with plans to stage the rescheduled Euro 2020 in multiple countries, despite recent reports suggesting it could host the event in Russia alone
Cricket Australia announces Big Bash League schedule
Cricket Australia has revealed its revised fixtures for its Big Bash League cricket competition, which will see Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory used as hubs for the opening games of the Twenty20…
Round-Up: Beijing 2022 offers social support, Tokyo event test, AFC Champions League concerns, and more
The Beijing 2022 Organizing Committee is actively trying to involve more disabled people in benefiting from the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games – China.o
Former ProSiebenSat.1 executive Karajica launches European League of Football
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Wada postpones 2021 Annual Symposium
The World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) has postponed its 2021 Annual Symposium and has said it could stage a hybrid event due to the ongoing uncertainties caused by Covid-19
Super League commits to 12-team 2021 season, restructures play-offs
The board of the top-level professional rugby league club competition the Super League has confirmed that it will seek to admit a 12th team to the competition for its 2021 season, following the news that…
Vancouver to discuss sustainable bid for 2030 Winter Olympics
Vancouver City Council will tomorrow (Wednesday) discuss a motion that could lead to the Canadian city launching a bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics