World Fireworks Championship attracts host cities
A major artistic event goes on the move as the World Fireworks Championships opens up to bids from cities around the world
Delhi in last chance saloon for Asian Games bid
The Olympic Council of Asia tells the Indian Olympic Association that it would welcome a late application to host the 2019 Asian Games, as long as it arrives within the next two days
World Expo bids should link to new regions
In an exclusive interview with HOST CITY, Vincente Loscertales, secretary general of the Bureau International des Exposition (BIE) gives insights into the requirements for hosting a World Expo
Glastonbury Festival secures 10-year hosting license
The world’s largest greenfield cultural festival has secured a license to host the event at its Worthy Farm site for the next ten years, with minimal opposition to the application
IOC hails Tokyo 2020’s quick start and strong partnership
The IOC Coordination Commission’s first visit to Tokyo found the city on a strong footing for hosting the 2020 Games – in sharp contrast to Rio’s current status
Games of culture
Glasgow has watched and learned previous host cities to find out how a cultural programme can exist in synergy with a mega sporting event and a city’s already thriving cultural heritage
Tradition prevents women from fulfilling potential
Despite the growing role of women in sports administration, media coverage has yet to unlock the huge potential of women’s sports, says Liz Nicholl of UK Sport
Tokyo 2020 makes Koji Murofushi Sports Director
Olympic hammer throwing champion Koji Murofushi has been appointed as Sports Director of Tokyo 2020
Baku celebrates one year to 2015 European Games
The European Olympic Committee praises Baku’s excellent progress, reminding the organisers that there is “not a moment to lose”
Prince Feisal of Jordan launches social sport campaign
Concerned over national health and social wellbeing, the Jordan Olympic Committee has initiated a campaign to get people more involved in sport