EHF Euro hosts decided as men’s event expanded for 2020
The European Handball Federation (EHF) has awarded the hosting rights to its 2018 and 2020 men’s and women’s European Championships, with the men’s Euro 2020 tournament set to expand to 24 teams for the first time.
SOCAR sponsors Baku 2015 European Games
The Baku 2015 European Games has signed the State Oil Company of the Republic of Azerbaijan as an official partner in a boost to the event’s domestic and international profile
Wembley to host Euro 2020 finale
Wembley Stadium in London will host the semi-final and final of the Euro 2020 international football tournament, the sport’s European governing body, Uefa, announced this (Friday) lunchtime.
New Commonwealth Games CEO to address Bid to Win
David Grevemberg, former Glasgow 2014 CEO, is to join officials from Beijing, Barcelona and Istanbul at HOST CITY Bid to Win just before starting work as CEO of Commonwealth Games Federation
Rio 2016 to offer affordable ticketing
The organisers of the Rio 2016 Olympics have confirmed that more than half of the tickets available for the summer Games will be priced at less than R70 (€24/$31).
Budapest mayor shoots down talk of Olympic bid
The Hungarian Olympic Committee’s (MOB) hopes of launching a bid for the 2024 Olympic Games have been dealt a blow after Budapest’s Mayor, Istvan Tarlós, said the idea is “unrealistic”.
Asian Tour takes to Middle East with new Dubai tournament
Golf’s Asian Tour will venture into the Middle East for the first time with the announcement that Dubai will play host to the organisation’s final event of 2014 in December.
Hungary moves closer to 2024 Budapest Olympics bid
Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) president Zsolt Borkai has lent his backing to a possible Budapest bid for the 2024 summer Games, stating that “concrete steps” could be taken in the near future towards formalising an offer.
Sir Craig Reedie to ask “Why Should Cities Bid?” at HOST CITY conference
IOC Vice President Sir Craig Reedie is to deliver an exclusive keynote address at HOST CITY Bid to Win conference at the St James’ Court Hotel in London on 28th October
Paris to host 2017 World Wrestling Championships
Paris has been awarded the hosting rights to the 2017 World Wrestling Championships by United World Wrestling (UWW), the sport’s global governing body.