Winter Sports
Slovak-Polish 2022 Olympic bid progresses
Slovakia’s joint bid with Poland to host the 2022 winter Olympics has progressed with the Slovak government’s approval of a financial report.
Lviv progresses its 2022 Olympic bid plans
The Lviv City Council has approved a proposed bid for the city to host the 2022 winter Olympics.
Ski president slams “god-like” FIFA
International Ski Federation (FIS) president Gian Franco Kasper has likened FIFA officials as god-like, following their willingness to re-schedule the 2022 Qatar World Cup from summer to winter.
Barcelona rejects 2022 Olympic bid – report
Barcelona will reportedly not submit a bid to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the 2022 winter Olympics.
PyeongChang 2018 re-elects President Kim
The PyeongChang organising committee for the 2018 Olympic Games (POCOG) has re-elected president Jin Sun Kim.
Munich to hold 2022 Olympics referendum
The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) has decided to hold a referendum on whether Munich should host the 2022 winter Olympics.
Sochi declares state of emergency during IOC visit
Sochi, host city of the 2014 winter Olympics, has declared a state of emergency after floods and mudslides caused by heavy rain
IOC confident FIFA will avoid 2022 clash
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is confident that FIFA will discuss possible dates for its 2022 Qatar World Cup before making a final decision, in order to avoid clashing with the winter Olympics.
Oslo residents vote in favour of 2022 Olympic bid
Over half of Oslo’s residents have voted in favour of it bidding for the 2022 winter Olympics and Paralympics.
Madrid failure prompts Barcelona 2022 bid
Barcelona officials have revealed that the city is ready to present a bid to host the 2022 winter Olympics, just a day after Madrid lost its bid to host the 2020 summer Games.
ITU approves winter triathlon format
The International Triathlon Union (ITU) has supported a new winter triathlon format made up of snowshoeing, speed skating and skiing.
US Ski and Snowboard Association hires new chief
Former Olympic alpine ski racer Tiger Shaw has been named as successor to long-time US Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) chief executive officer Bill Marolt.
Russian University formalises Olympic blueprint
Ski slope set for London Olympic Park
London mayor Boris Johnson has revealed plans to build Britain’s biggest indoor ski slope next to the Olympic Park.
Alpine Canada appoints interim president
Alpine Canada, the national governing body for alpine ski racing, has appointed Roger Jackson as its interim president.
Altor to buy majority stake in ski gear firm
Nordics-focused private equity group Altor's Fund III has entered into an exclusive process to buy a majority stake in Rossignol Group, the world's second biggest ski equipment maker.
UK Sport to increase investment for Sochi 2014
British sports funding body UK Sport will provide a further £443,200 to aid Team GB in the run up to the 2014 Sochi winter Olympics.
Russia and US to join forces on Sochi 2014 security
The presidents of Russia and the United States have confirmed in a joint statement that high-profile events, such as the 2014 winter Olympic Games in Sochi, will see the two nations working together on security.