Italian stars back Qatar to succeed in 2022
Since winning the right to host the World Cup in 2022, Qatar has faced intense scrutiny and scepticism – but Buffon, Maggio and Benitez say the host nation has got what it takes
FIFA ethics report to be published
The report by FIFA’s Ethics Committee’s Michael Garcia into alleged bidding corruption is to be published, following his resignation
SportAccord Convention appoints Vital Communications to expand reach
Sportel pioneer VITAL Communications has been chosen to assist with expanding the reach of SportAccord Convention in 2015.
City of lights
How Durham, a small city in the industrial north east of England, captured the world’s attention through hosting Artichoke’s Lumiere festival
US to choose 2024 Olympic candidate in January
US Olympic Committee will not select its candidate city for the 2024 Olympic Games until January, but one of its advisors points out some decisive factors to HOST CITY
NOC leaders call for equal rights in IOC
The leaders of two European NOCs spoke to HOST CITY about how the IOC’s new Agenda 2020 reforms could lead to even more radical change in the future composition of the governing body
High hopes for Olympic reforms create tough situation for IOC
Two influential presidents of National Olympic Committees have identified challenges ahead for the IOC’s ambitious Agenda 2020 programme of reform
Sochi and London ceremonies team to do LA2015 Games
LA2015, the organising committee for the 2015 Special Olympics World Games, has selected local company FiveCurrents to produce their Ceremonies
Will the marvellous city live up to its name?
What does Rio need to do to deliver on its promise of a great Games, and what has the city learned from hosting the World Cup?
Multi-host Olympics allowed as Agenda 2020 approved early
IOC members have unanimously accepted all 40 of the Agenda 2020 recommendations aimed to modernise and streamline the Olympic movement