Events
Singapore to host Tour de France Criterium event
Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO), the organiser of the Tour de France road cycling race, has announced plans to stage a Tour de France Criterium event in Singapore from October 29 to 30
AFC extends deadline for expressions of interest in 2023 Asian Cup hosting rights
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has extended the deadline to submit expressions of interest for the hosting rights to the 2023 AFC Asian Cup until July 15 as it seeks a new host for the pan-regional…
Japanese Olympics rights-holder TBS helps deliver UIPM’s obstacle discipline test event
The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has engaged Japanese commercial broadcaster TBS to aid the delivery of a test event for its proposed new fifth discipline, obstacle
China revises sports legislation, warns of countermeasures when it is ‘undermined’ at sports events
China’s legislative assembly has approved a revision to the country’s sports law that allows for countermeasures against countries, regions or organisations that "undermine" China at sports events.
Angel City FC to face Mexican women’s national team in annual Copa Angelina
National Women's Soccer League expansion club Angel City FC will face the Mexican women's national team in a new annual event called the Copa Angelina
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