Host city news

ASOIF raises voices of IFs in new strategy

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January 8, 2026

The six-year strategy aims to "represent, strengthen and grow the collective influence of the Summer Olympic International Federations within the Olympic and Sports Movement"

Report highlights million-dollar opportunity of reaching “anonymous fans”

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January 8, 2026

Rightsholders are missing out on commercial opportunities because they do know who most of their fans are, according to a new report by Dizplai

Three cities enter targeted dialogue with IOC for 2030 Youth Olympic Games

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December 12, 2025

Asunción Paraguay; Bangkok, Thailand; and Santiago, Chile invited into a Targeted Dialogue for the Youth Olympic Games in 2030

IFSC rebrands as World Climbing

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December 10, 2025

The new identity “reinforces the federation’s values and commitment to openness, inclusivity, culture, and inspiration”

12th Host City conference drives change in global event hosting

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December 10, 2025

Event hosts, owners and organisers from 25 countries convened in Glasgow to shape the future of major events

Host City 2025 Interview: Martye Kendrick

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November 30, 2025

CEO and Executive Director, Harris County Sports & Convention Corp. - NRG Park

Podcasts & conference recordings

Harvey Goldsmith CBE, the visionary promoter behind Live Aid, reflects on The Enduring Inspiration of Major Events

Sarah Massey, Managing Director of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025, joins Sarah Lewis OBE OLY to reflect on a landmark tournament that redefined what women’s sport can achieve.

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