Multi-sport
CGF cuts number of compulsory sports from 2026 in major revamp
The Commonwealth Games Federation has unveiled an extensive overhaul of its showpiece event that will see only athletics and aquatics retained as proposed compulsory sports from its 2026 edition in a blow…
Former Croatian President Grabar-Kitarović to lead IOC’s Future Host Commission
The International Olympic Committee has today (Monday) appointed former the President of Croatia, Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, as the new chair of the Future Host Commission for the Olympic Games.
KIN Partners creates new blockchain role for ex-CAA executive Woolston
Sport and entertainment management agency KIN Partners has appointed former CAA executive Rory Woolston to the newly-created post of head of blockchain strategy
Hosting ban for Indonesia, Thailand and North Korea after Wada ruling
The national anti-doping organisations of Indonesia, Thailand and North Korea have been declared non-compliant by the World Anti-Doping Agency (Wada) in a move that prevents the three countries from being…
IOC announces Coordination Commission for Brisbane 2032 led by Olympic gold medallist
The International Olympic Committee has outlined the composition of its Coordination Commission for the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane, Australia, with two-time Olympic backstroke swimming champion Kirsty…
ASOIF and IAEH publish common framework measuring value of hosting sports events
The Association of Summer Olympic International Federations has published a new framework for event stakeholders to measure the value of hosting sporting events
Only domestic spectators allowed to attend Beijing 2022
The Local Organising Committee for the 2022 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Beijing has declared that only domestic citizens will be permitted to attend the two events, while stricter rules will…
Lululemon named Team Canada’s official outfitter in four-Games deal
Lululemon, the Canadian multinational athletic apparel brand, has been named as the new ‘Official Outfitter’ of the Canadian Olympic and Paralympic teams in a deal running from 2022 to 2028.
Madrid Mayor denies 2036 Olympics bid is underway
José Luis Martínez-Almeida, the Mayor of Madrid, has moved to deny that the city has formally begun putting together a bid to host the 2036 Olympics, contradicting Deputy Mayor, Begoña Villacís, who yes…
Swedish Olympic Committee extends kit supply deal with Uniqlo
The Swedish Olympic Committee (SOK) has signed an extension to its kit supply deal with Uniqlo
Carter promoted to CEO of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Former MLS, SUM executive elevated from prior chief revenue officer role
Paris 2024 chief: Centralised On Location deal to create ‘more sales opportunities’
Paris 2024 chief executive Étienne Thobois has welcomed the appointment of Endeavor-owned On Location to run a centralised hospitality programme for the 2024, 2026 and 2028 Olympics, stating that the …
Ukraine underlines winter Olympics bid intentions
Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has said his country is committed to bidding for a future edition of the winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad convicted of forgery
Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah, a key political figure in the global sports industry, has been convicted of forgery linked to a plot to overthrow Kuwait’s emir.
China Media Group retains Olympics rights to 2032 in four-Games deal
China Media Group, the Chinese state media company, has strengthened its hold on the Olympic broadcast rights in the country in a four-Games agreement that runs until the recently-awarded Brisbane 2032…
Sarah Hirshland pursues dramatic new path for USOPC
Now three years into her position leading the United States' national Olympic committee (NOC), Sarah Hirshland speaks with SportBusiness US Editor Eric Fisher about the progress thus far in her efforts to reshape the organization and looks ahead to further dramatic changes within the Olympic movement.
Putin reveals Vladivostok may bid for 2036 Olympic Games
The list of Russian cities proposed to become host venues for the 2036 Olympic Games has expanded further, with the country’s President, Vladimir Putin, suggesting that the far eastern city of Vladivostok m…
Former IOC president Jacques Rogge dies at 79
Jacques Rogge, the Belgian who was the eighth president of the International Olympic Committee, serving between 2001 and 2013, has died at age 79