Brazil named as host of first FISU Beach Games
FISU, the International University Sports Federation, has announced that Maceio in Brazil will host the governing body’s inaugural Beach Games later this year.
Baku 2015 progress praised by European Olympic Committees
The European Olympic Committees Coordination Commission has hailed the Baku 2015 European Games Operations Committee’s (BEGOC) preparations for the inaugural edition of the multi-sport event, which will take place in Azerbaijan’s capital city next year.
Rio 2016 appoints Eventim as ticketing provider
German ticketing company Eventim has been appointed as the exclusive ticketing services provider for the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Berlin and Hamburg outline compact visions for Olympic bids
Berlin and Hamburg have put forward compact, inner-city concepts as the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) prepares to select a city to bid for the 2024 or 2028 edition of the Olympic Games.
HOK and Arup secure key roles in Dubai Expo 2020
Architectural firm HOK and engineering company Arup have been appointed to design the host venue for the Dubai Expo 2020 exhibition in the United Arab Emirates.
England targets Euro 2028 as Wembley closes in on 2020 finale
English Football Association general secretary Alex Horne is confident that London’s Wembley Stadium will host the semi-finals and final of Uefa Euro 2020 and has suggested that the country will consider bidding to stage the whole of the 2028 edition of the tournament.
A big year for Populous
From Sochi and Brazil to Nanjing, Incheon and beyond, 2014 marks a golden age for the award winning sports architectural practice
IRB embraces World Rugby with rebrand
The International Rugby Board will be known as simply World Rugby from 19 November in a rebrand that reflects the sport’s drive towards universal global appeal
Mauritius to host ‘groundbreaking’ tri-sanctioned golf event
A new golf tournament in Mauritius will become the first tri-sanctioned event to be endorsed by the sport’s European, Asian and Sunshine Tours.
Berlin to hold Olympic 2024 referendum as Mayor confirms exit plan
Berlin will hold a referendum on whether to enter the running for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games after unveiling its bid concept on September 1, according to Klaus Wowereit, who has confirmed that he is standing down as Mayor of the German city.