Events

The Spanish Olympic Committee (COE) has further advanced plans for a joint bid from Catalunya and Aragon for the 2030 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games by issuing a technical agreement for how the event…

The International Basketball Federation (Fiba) has approved the expansion of its Women’s World Cup to 16 teams, from the 2026 edition onwards.

The International Cycling Union (UCI) has unveiled the destinations for the inaugural Gravel World Series as it looks to replicate the success of its mass participation Gran Fondo World Series on unsealed…

Storied rivalry, Krzyzewski finale spurs heightened fan interest

Barcelona has reached an agreement to host the 37th America’s Cup after its candidacy was selected by the reigning champion of the sailing showpiece, Emirates Team New Zealand, according to Crónica Gl…

The International Swimming League has postponed its fourth season to 2023, citing a force majeure situation and financial pressures owing to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine

Local and international sports bodies have welcomed the easing of Covid-19 restrictions in New Zealand after it was announced that full crowds will be permitted out outdoor events from tomorrow (Saturday)

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has unveiled two more tournament sponsorship agreements ahead of the opening match from the latest edition of the Indian Premier League in Mumbai tomorrow (Saturday)

Having showcased its flexible credentials during the pandemic’s darkest days, Queensland’s calendar is filling up again with top-tier international events ready to embrace the state’s passion for sport’s biggest occasions. In association with Tourism & Events Queensland.

The United States has moved to the brink of being awarded the 2031 Rugby World Cup and the 2033 women's event, with both tournaments expected to cost approximately $500m (€455m) to host.

The Paris 2024 Organising Committee and the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) have jointly agreed to seek a new venue in which to host the preliminary rounds of the men’s and women’s basketball com…

The International Weightlifting Federation is seeking a new venue for its 2022 World Championships after the Chinese Weightlifting Association withdrew from hosting due to the Covid-19 situation in the…

Uefa has announced it has received declarations of interest to host the 2028 and 2032 editions of the European Championship from four potential bidders, with Russia and Turkey making late entries to challenge…

Formula One chief executive and president Stefano Domenicali has suggested new grands prix in Africa and Las Vegas are under consideration as the motor racing series assesses further expansion of its annual…

The Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit will remain on the MotoGP calendar until at least 2024 after the venue struck a renewal of its long-running relationship with the series' organiser…

Fina, the global governing body for aquatic sports, has removed the World Swimming Championships (25m) hosting rights from the Russian city of Kazan while banning all aquatics athletes from Russia and…

Organisers of the 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships in Glasgow and across Scotland are preparing to step up the promotion of the event and remain confident it will be delivered to budget despite macroeconomic…

World Table Tennis finally realised its vision for its Grand Smash events in Singapore this month, which it hopes will provide a new global platform for the sport. Kevin McCullagh reports from the inaugural edition on how WTT plans to revitalise table tennis through dramatic event production and a unique fan experience.