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IPC hails China’s hosting of Paralympics, hopes raised for positive legacy
The Beijing 2022 Winter Paralympic Games closed yesterday, with the International Paralympic Committee praising China's hosting and sporting performance, and hopeful media reports that the event will have…
Barcelona enters race to host 37th America’s Cup
The Catalan capital of Barcelona has made a late entry into the race to host the 37th America’s Cup in 2024.
World Rugby Sevens Series confirms return to Singapore after two-year absence
The World Rugby Sevens Series will return to Singapore next month, organisers have confirmed
Justin Tan | Five observations from Beijing 2022
The managing director for China at Mailman selects the most significant sports marketing developments and trends witnessed at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics.
Japan ‘set to remove’ crowd limits
The Japanese government is set to remove limits on the number of spectators allowed to attend large-scale sports events following a decrease in Covid-19 cases, according to the Kyodo news agency
Countries call on international federations to maintain Russia hosting ban
Sports ministers from 37 countries have signed an open letter calling on international federations to prohibit Russia and Belarus from hosting major sporting events following the invasion of Ukraine
CAS receives Russia’s appeal over football ban as Fifa rules on World Cup play-offs
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has confirmed that it has registered an appeal from the Russian Football Union (RFU) over its ban from Uefa and Fifa competitions, while Fifa has confirmed that…
FIVB launches accelerated process for Men’s World Championship
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has launched an accelerated bidding process to find a replacement host for this year’s Men’s World Championship, which was removed from Russia last week fol…
LTA mulls bid to bring Billie Jean King Cup to UK
The Lawn Tennis Association, the governing body for the sport in the UK, is considering a bid to host the Billie Jean King Cup Finals this year
Imola secures long-term place on Formula 1 calendar
Italy is set to retain two races on the Formula 1 calendar for the foreseeable future after the motor-racing championship agreed a long-term contract to continue staging a grand prix at the Enzo e Dino…
Zwift adds Paris-Roubaix Femmes to women’s cycling portfolio
Global online fitness platform Zwift has stepped up its backing of women’s cycling by agreeing to become the presenting partner of Paris-Roubaix Femmes, the fledgling women’s edition of the iconic one…
Asian Tour and Ladies European Tour announce mixed-gender golf series in Thailand
The Asian Tour and Ladies European Tour have jointly announced the creation of two mixed-gender tournaments as part of a new co-sanctioned series that will launch next month
Russia forming plans for alternative winter Para sports event
Russian officials have said plans are being drawn up to host a winter Para sports competition for athletes excluded from the ongoing Paralympic Games in Beijing, China
Belgrade replaces Berlin as host for 2022 EuroLeague Final Four
The 2022 EuroLeague Final Four has been relocated from Berlin to Belgrade, the European club basketball competition has announced
Previewing SPORTEL Rendez-Vous in Miami with SPORTEL CEO Laurent Puons
SPORTEL is the only market and conference event focusing on media rights for the entire sports business industry, whether traditional sports, or looking forward to new crossover markets.
Uefa issues Belarus sanctions, Russia to appeal football ban to CAS
Uefa, football’s European governing body, has ordered Belarusian clubs and national teams to play at neutral venues with no fans due to the country’s role in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, while the Russi…
IMG to be appointed as strategic partner of rugby league joint venture
The IMG agency is set to be named as the strategic partner for the new commercial joint venture set up by the Rugby Football League and Super League (Europe)
Special Olympics cancels World Winter Games in Kazan
Special Olympics International, the sports body that oversees events featuring athletes with intellectual disabilities, has cancelled next year’s World Winter Games in Kazan following Russia’s invasion of …