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Fiba’s “Era of Asia” strategy depends on 2023 World Cup hosts stepping up
The Philippines, Indonesia and Japan have taken over from China hosting duties for the 2023 Fiba World Cup
Brave Combat Federation announces “most valuable trophy in sport”
Brave Combat Federation, a mixed-martial arts promoter in the Middle East, has announced details of a four-man tournament with a prize it claims is the most valuable trophy in world sport: a belt made…
EXCLUSIVE: AFF considering O’Brien proposal for relaunch of club championship
The Asean Football Federation is considering a proposal by sports business entrepreneur Seamus O'Brien to relaunch a Southeast Asian club championship
Artistic Gymnastics World Championships to employ Fujitsu judging system
The Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany this month will use a new artificial intelligence and 3D sensor-based judging system jointly developed by Japanese technology company Fujitsu…
Match Hospitality lands Euro 2020 contract in seven countries
Match Hospitality has been named as the exclusive sales agent in a number of territories for official hospitality during next year’s Uefa European Championships.
Germany proposes Hamburg bid for 2022 Women’s Hockey World Cup
The German Hockey Federation (DHB) has submitted an application to the International Hockey Federation (FIH) for Hamburg to host the Women’s World Cup in 2022.
Melbourne and Singapore confirmed as Para Swimming World Series stops
World Para Swimming has announced the calendar for its 2020 World Series, with events in seven cities on four continents
Is football the world’s game, or a local game? Charlie Stillitano knows
In an exclusive interview, Charlie Stillitano, executive chairman of Relevent Sports speaks to Callum McCarthy about the ICC, his attempts to bring LaLiga matches to the US and his deep-rooted passion for the sport.
Tashkent to stage Youth Games ahead of tilt for 2030 Asian Games
The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has awarded the fourth edition of its Asian Youth Games in 2025 to Tashkent, with the capital of Uzbekistan, along with Doha, also expected to enter bids for the 2030…
New stadium to anchor Qatar’s Club World Cup
Fifa has confirmed the host venues for the 2019 Club World Cup, stating Qatar’s plans for the tournament will give fans a taste of what to expect at the 2022 World Cup in the country.
Japan’s Olympics, Rugby World Cup organisers counter ticketing issues
The organising committee of the 2020 summer Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo has moved to cancel around ¥180m (€1.5m/$1.7m
NBA India Games 2019 expected to be ‘landmark moment for basketball in India’
Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers taking part in league's first pre-season games in country
Mumbai-born Kings owner Vivek Ranadivé played 'critical role' in making event become a reality
UCI awards hosting rights for Track, BMX World Championships
The International Cycling Union (UCI) has awarded hosting rights for its 2022 and 2024 Track World Championships to Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines and Ballerup, respectively, while Nantes will stage the BMX…
Queensland government backs 2023 Women’s World Cup bid with A$11m promise
Queensland's minister for innovation and tourism industry development Kate Jones has announced support for Australia's bid to host the 2023 Fifa Women's World Cup, and pledged A$11m (€10m/$6.8
China Tennis Open agrees Harvest Fund sponsorship extension
Chinese asset management company Harvest Fund has renewed its sponsorship of the China Tennis Open in Beijing until 2021
AFC to pilot Women’s Club Championship in November
The Asian Football Confederation will run a pilot edition of a Women's Club Championship this November, involving the domestic champions from Australia, China, Japan and South Korea
World Archery welcomes bids for World Cup Finals
World Archery has opened the bidding process for hosting rights to its World Cup Final event from 2020 to 2023
Germany, Netherlands propose joint bid for World Women’s Handball Championship
Germany and the Netherlands have announced plans to submit a joint bid for the 2025 edition of the World Women’s Handball Championship.