Sir Craig Reedie’s respect and regret for Oslo
Speaking to HOST CITY the day after Oslo pulled out of its bid to host the 2022 Games, the IOC Vice President gives an insight into some of the topics he will discuss at Bid to Win on 28th October
ASO rejects Thailand’s Tour de France claims
Tour de France organiser Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has dismissed claims by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) that it is in talks to stage the Grand Depart of its showpiece cycling race in the Southeast Asian country.
Rio 2016’s full speed progress satisfies IOC
The IOC coordination commission was reassured to see faster progress and presidential support during its visit to Rio this week, but construction and accommodation remain a concern
Fifa stands firm on Canada 2015 artificial turf dispute
Fifa, football’s global governing body, has insisted that the 2015 Women’s World Cup will take place on artificial turf in Canada, despite the threat of legal action from disgruntled players.
Lucerne targets winter Universiade after Youth Olympics disappointment
The Swiss city of Lucerne is targeting a bid for the 2021 winter Universiade multi-sport event after having its proposal for the 2020 winter Youth Olympics rejected by the Swiss Olympic Association.
Buenos Aires making ‘impressive headway’ with Youth Olympics plans
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has praised Buenos Aires’ preparations for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, stating that the Argentinian city has already made “impressive headway”.
Bergen to stage cycling’s 2017 Road World Championships
The Norwegian city of Bergen will host the 2017 edition of the International Cycling Union’s (UCI) Road World Championships, while the governing body has also appointed hosts for a number of other events.
Rio 2016’s golf course will be ready, states IOC’s Felli
An ongoing lawsuit against Rio de Janeiro and the developer of the city’s golf course for the 2016 Olympics will not affect plans for the facility’s test event ahead of the Games, according to Gilbert Felli, the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) executive director of the Olympic Games.
Tour of Beijing falls off UCI WorldTour calendar
The season-ending Tour of Beijing has been left off the International Cycling Union’s (UCI) 2015 WorldTour road race calendar.
CAF lines up Cup of Nations hosts through to 2023
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has sprung a surprise by unveiling the host countries for three editions of its flagship Cup of Nations international tournament.