Multi-sport
FIH to support regional development with new Hockey Series
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has today (Wednesday) launched a new national team competition as part of an effort to support the development of the sport in countries around the world.
Zhukov to step down as Russian Olympic Committee president
Alexander Zhukov has today (Wednesday) said he will step down as president of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) after deciding to concentrate on his political career instead of seeking re-election.
Erdener to head up IOC’s hunt for African Youth Olympics host
International Olympic Committee vice-president Ugur Erdener has been appointed as chair of the organisation’s Evaluation Commission for the 2022 summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG), which the IOC is seeking to stage in Africa.
Calgary to stage plebiscite on 2026 Olympics bid
Calgary City Council is planning to stage a plebiscite to harness public opinion on the Canadian city’s potential bid to host the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
IOC warns Tokyo 2020 to expect increased scrutiny
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has warned Tokyo 2020 that organisers of the summer Olympic Games should be prepared for intensified scrutiny of their preparations following concerns levelled by International Federations (IFs) last week.
Mumbai throws hat in the ring for Olympics bids
Mumbai has become the first Indian city to officially state its interest in bringing the summer Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games (YOG) to the country, according to the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
India lines up bids for Olympics and Asian Games
Indian Olympic Association (IOA) president Narinder Batra has said that the body intends to bid for the 2026 summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG), the 2030 Asian Games and the 2032 summer Olympic Games.
Plans take shape for German 2032 Olympics bid
The Rhein Ruhr City 2032 project to return the summer Olympic Games to Germany has taken further shape, with the city of Bochum added to a new bid masterplan.
Calgary Olympic bid survives after city council vote
A Canadian bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games remains on the table after a crucial city council vote in Calgary yesterday (Monday) saw the project given the green light to proceed.
Calgary facing make or break vote on 2026 Olympics bid
Calgary’s proposed bid for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games is in jeopardy after the Canadian city’s council passed a motion for it to definitely state its support or non-support for the proposal.
Samsung rejects claims of wrongdoing in Pyeongchang 2018 bid campaign
Korean consumer electronics company Samsung has strongly denied allegations from local broadcaster SBS that it abused its position as a ‘TOP’ partner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to help secure the 2018 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games for Pyeongchang.
IOC confirms initial contenders for 2026 winter Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has today (Tuesday) confirmed that seven National Olympic Committees (NOCs) met the deadline to register official interest in hosting the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, ahead of a final decision in September 2019.
Tokyo 2020 forms joint venture for Olympics security
The organising committee for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games Security Joint Venture (Tokyo 2020 Games Security JV).
Government report raises Paris 2024 budget concerns
A French government report has warned that the cost of hosting the 2024 summer Olympic Games in Paris could run €500m ($616m) over budget and said that some of the competition venues might not be ready on time unless plans are revised.
North Korea commits to future Olympic participation
The International Olympic Committee has said North Korea has committed to competing in the next two editions of both the Olympic Games and Youth Olympic Games (YOG) following a meeting between Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un and IOC president Thomas Bach.
CONI details Milan-Turin bid plan for 2026 Olympics
The Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) has today (Thursday) confirmed its intention to put forward a joint bid from Milan and Turin for the 2026 winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
IOC steps up African vision for 2022 Youth Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has today (Thursday) detailed a new host selection process for the 2022 summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) as it seeks to take one of its major events to Africa for the first time.
Tokyo 2020 bans scandal-hit firms from bidding on Olympic projects
The Tokyo 2020 organising committee for the summer Olympic and Paralympic Games has moved to ban four companies involved in a corruption scandal from bidding on contracts for the events.