Martial Arts
Istanbul presents 2020 Games bid
Istanbul’s bidding organisation for the 2020 Olympics has today made its presentation to nearly 100 International Olympic Committee (IOC) members and the other candidate cities.
Glasgow named 2015 Judo Championships host
The British Judo Association has today announced that Glasgow will host the 2015 European championships at the city’s Emirates Arena.
Chelyabinsk to host 2015 World Taekwondo Championships
Russia beat off competition from Brazil and Vietnam to win the right to host the 2015 World Taekwondo Championships. The event will be held in the city of Chelyabinsk on September 16-23 of that year.
Connecticut senate passes MMA bill
Mixed martial arts (MMA) competitions have been given the green light to host competitions in Connecticut following a bill passed by its senate, but the sport has to wait for a sign off by its governor before the ban is lifted.
AU$100m state funding for 2018 Commonwealth Games
The 2018 Commonwealth Games, to be held on the Gold Coast in Australia, will receive AU$100 million of state funding to boost Queensland tourism.