Events
PTO heads to Singapore for inaugural Asian Open in three-year hosting deal
The Professional Triathletes Organisation has announced plans to race in Singapore for the first time this year as part of a three-year agreement
IMG strikes multi-faceted 10-year extension with R&A
The IMG agency has struck a long-term renewal agreement with the R&A across various commercial rights and services, including a heightened focus on digital content through Seven League
Chinese GP hopes ended as F1 sticks to 23-race schedule
Formula 1 has today (Tuesday) confirmed that its 2023 season will remain at 23 races, ending hopes of the Chinese Grand Prix returning to the schedule or an alternative event being found
Indian Arena Polo League to offer ‘truly world-class product’
The Indian Polo Association (IPA) is to launch a new franchise-based competition which it states will be the first of its kind in the world
On Location launches Olympics’ first-ever centralised hospitality sales
The centralised sale of hospitality packages to the Paris 2024 Olympics by the Endeavor-owned On Location launched today (Tuesday) in what has been described as a “watershed moment” in the availability of …
Fifa Women’s World Cup passes 500,000 ticket sales, with 1.5m the target
More than 500,000 tickets have been sold for this year's Fifa Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, leaving organisers with just under one million to go to reach a previously-stated target
Shanghai returns to Archery World Cup calendar
World Archery has announced that Shanghai will return to take its regular position on the Archery World Cup calendar, with the 2023 season also set to see the Paris round act as a test event for the 2024…
WTA unveils new Abu Dhabi event with IMG
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has established a Middle East swing on its 2023 calendar with the announcement that Abu Dhabi will host its first ongoing sanctioned tour event.
Rakuten Sports to debut new skateboarding event in Tokyo
Rakuten Sports has announced the launch of Uprising Tokyo, a new international skateboarding event in the Japanese capital
Venue switch mooted for Australia’s Women’s World Cup opener
Australia’s opening match at this year’s Women’s World Cup, which it will co-host with New Zealand, is set to move from Allianz Stadium to Accor Stadium to ensure a higher attendance for the fixture.
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ITF’s 25-year Davis Cup deal with Kosmos terminated
Kosmos Tennis' 25-year agreement with the International Tennis Federation to run and commercialise the Davis Cup has been terminated following unsuccessful attempts to renegotiate the deal
Fiba taps ESL FACEIT to launch new esports competition
The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has agreed a deal with esports company ESL FACEIT to launch the inaugural season of its official NBA2K23 tournament
PFL Europe to stage events in England, Germany, France and Ireland
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) has announced the cities, venues and dates for the inaugural PFL Europe season.
The events will be held in Newcastle, Berlin, Paris and Dublin.
Barcelona in talks to stage Tour de France Grand Départ
Barcelona City Council has held talks with a view to attracting the ‘Grand Départ’ of cycling’s Tour de France to the Spanish city.
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NFL’s Pro Bowl Games skills format announced
Ahead of the first edition of the revamped Pro Bowl Games, the National Football League announced the eight skills competitions in which players from the American Football Conference and National Football…
Infront rebrands mass participation business, unveils personnel restructure
The Infront agency has announced a restructure of its mass participation sports business, with the unit to now be known as ‘Active Lifestyle’ instead of ‘Personal and Corporate Fitness’.
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French audit body spells out Paris 2024 concerns
France’s Court of Auditors has made a number of recommendations to the organising committee for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris amid concerns over security operations and transport links f…
North Carolina to host 2029 World University Games
The US state of North Carolina has been awarded hosting rights for the 2029 edition of the World University Games