Events
Peace through sport October camp set for global impact
Leaders of youth from 7 nations sign up in a bid to make a difference
Candidates announced for Ultimate Sports City 2008
A shortlist of 25 cities has been announced unveiling the contenders for the Ultimate Sports City 2008, to be published by SportBusiness early next year. The report was last published in 2006 when Melbourne was declared the winner, followed by Paris and Sydney, tied jointly in second place. Berlin, came fourth and London, fifth.
America’s Cup surplus of €66.5 million distributed to teams
AC Management (ACM), organiser of the 32nd America's Cup, distributed 90 per cent of the €66.5 million net surplus the event generated over the past four years to participating teams.
Richard Worth Appointed CEO of SPORTFIVE Group
Olivier Guiguet, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Lagardère Sports appointed Richard Worth (50) as the new CEO of the SPORTFIVE Group.
NBA names Tim Chen CEO of NBA China
The NBA has named Tim Chen, CEO of Microsoft Greater China, as CEO of NBA China - a new enterprise being created to encapsulate all of the league’s businesses in Greater China.
Six times world title holder Anna Hemmings to champion the Future for Women’s Sport
Fresh from her return to the UK after winning her 6th world championship medal, British canoeist Anna Hemmings has announced her role, alongside other leading female athletes, in the upcoming Future for Women’s Sport Conference to be held in November.
St Petersburg to host Volvo Ocean Race final
The Russian city of St Petersburg will host the final stop of the Volvo Ocean Race in 2008-09.
London 2012 to provide £2 billion tourism boost
UK tourism stands to gain by an extra £2.1 billion when London hosts the 2012 Games, according to research by VisitBritain and Visit London.
New WTA tournament to be held in Bali
Bali will be the venue for a new season-ending Sony Ericsson WTA tour event - the Commonwealth Bank International Championship.
Fort William seeks Mountain Bike World Cup commitment
EventScotland, the national events agency for Scotland, has put together a funding package with other public sector partners to keep the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in the Highlands town of Fort William until 2012.
FIH confirm Champions Trophy to move out of Lahore
Organisers of hockey’s Champions Trophy have confirmed the event will be switched from Pakistan due to security concerns.
BCCI set to launch Twenty20 tournament too
Media firm Zee Telefilms’ controversial breakaway Indian Cricket League is set for major competition after the sport’s governing body in India confirmed it too was planning to launch a Twenty20 tournament.
Court sets date for Americas Cup hearing
The Supreme Court of the State of New York will hear arguments next month, in a case that could determine who makes the rules for the next America's Cup.
Japanese government backs Tokyo’s 2016 Olympic bid
The city of Tokyo will now formally submit its candidacy to host the 2016 Summer Olympics, after gaining approval from Japan’s government.
Security risk may mean Hockey Champions Trophy is moved
The Indian Hockey Federation has proposed the 2007 Champions Trophy be held in the city of Chennai, if the tournament is moved from Pakistan on security grounds.
SportBusiness ISEMS award deadline is extended
There is still time for companies involved in planning and delivering sports events to enter for the inaugural SportBusiness ISEMS Awards, to be presented at Wembley Stadium during International Sports Event Management and Security 2007.
London 2012 could boost UK tourism to the tune of £3bn
The UK's tourist industry could be given a £3 billion boost by the London 2012 Olympic Games, according to a new report from hotel chain Travelodge.
Soccerex announces CSR panel
One of the highlights of the three-day Soccerex Conference will be the World Cup Focus panel titled; leaving a legacy - The commercial benefits of CSR.