Events
Chengdu Universiade gets latest start date
The 2021 World University Games will take place in the Chinese city of Chengdu from July 28 to August 8 next year after twice being postponed because of the Covid-19 pandemic, organisers have announced
ASO brings in Waze to enhance Tour de France fan experience
Mobility technology company Waze has agreed a three-year deal to sponsor cycling’s Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes.
Nordic combined future in doubt as IOC approves Milano Cortina 2026 sports programme
The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) has hit out at the International Olympic Committee’s “surprising and disappointing” decision to exclude women’s Nordic combined from the 2026 Winter …
Kroenke adds yet another league title in banner 2022
Avalanche championship adds to title wins earlier this year for Rams, Mammoth
Upcoming webinar: The athletics opportunity in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia holds great, untapped potential for athletics. Track-and-field disciplines are relatively undeveloped in the region, which has a large, youthful population, and fast-developing economies
Hamburg ‘very interested’ in hosting 2026 European Championships
The German city of Hamburg has expressed an interest in hosting the 2026 edition of the European Championships multi-sport event
Odisha government becomes fifth Ultimate Kho Kho franchise owner
Odisha Sports Development and Production Company (OSDPC), the holding company owned by the government of the Indian state of Odisha, has acquired a franchise in the Ultimate Kho Kho (UKK) league
Weimar appointed as Victoria 2026 CEO
Jeroen Weimar, the official who oversaw Victoria’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic, has been appointed as chief executive of the organising committee for the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Salt Lake City set to shift Olympic bid focus to 2034
The team behind Salt Lake City’s bid to host the 2030 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games is set to shift its attention to the 2034 event following talks between the International Olympic Committee and U…
Audi Field to host 2023 MLS All-Star Game
Audi Field, the home of Major League Soccer team DC United, will stage the 2023 MLS All-Star Game, it has been announced
Madrid declares interest in Formula 1 hosting
Madrid’s authorities have written to Stefano Domenicali, chief executive and president of Formula 1, declaring the Spanish capital’s interest in staging a round of the motor-racing championship.
Basel and Fort Worth secure multiple FEI events
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has awarded hosting rights to a number of its major finals and championships, with the Swiss and US cities of Basel and Fort Worth respectively securing multiple…
New Wimbledon commercial team looks to US, India and China for next wave of growth
New commercial director Henderson has strong contacts in Asia through earlier IMG role
AELTC focusing on brand building and fan engagement for long-term commercial returns
Aragón focusing on 2034 Winter Olympics after collapse of 2030 bid
Aragón will work on developing a “powerful, state-backed and unbeatable” bid for the 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, according to the Aragón government’s Minister of Education, Culture and Spo…
Cricket West Indies and CPL launch T10 variant The 6ixty in bid for younger fans
Cricket West Indies (CWI) and the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) have announced the launch of a new competition based on the T10 format of the sport, but with several twists
Australia considers 2023 Asian Cup hosting bid
Football Australia is weighing up a bid to host next year's AFC Asian Cup
Milano Cortina 2026 ‘raises financial concerns’ with Italian government
Local government bodies involved with organising the Milano Cortina 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games have raised concerns with the Italian government over the funding plan for the event and have…
HKRU in ‘advanced talks’ over Covid-19 protocols for Hong Kong Sevens event in November
The Hong Kong Rugby Union (HKRU) is in “advanced talks” with government officials about hosting arrangements for the World Rugby Sevens Series event set to take place at Hong Kong Stadium later this yea…