CEV assigns host nations for 2017 European Championships
The European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) has announced that Poland will stage its 2017 men’s European Championship, while Azerbaijan and Georgia will co-host the women’s event in the same year.
Euro 2016 host cities agree funding deal with Uefa
The 10 French cities to have been awarded hosting rights for the Euro 2016 national team football tournament will receive an additional funding package of €20m ($25.6m) from European football’s governing body Uefa.
IOC seeks more inclusive approach to Olympic bid process
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has revealed plans to revamp the Olympic Games bidding process into an opportunity for partnership under his ‘Agenda 2020’ reform plan.
Glasgow 2014 Rugby Sevens wins Event of the Year
Glasgow 2014’s record-breaking Ruby Sevens tournament has been named the top Rugby Event of the Year
Las Vegas and Madrid in F1 race talks
Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has revealed talks have been held over adding a street race to the motor racing series’ calendar in Las Vegas, while Madrid has also been linked with hosting a race.
LPGA to take International Crown to Korea
The Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) has announced that its new International Crown tournament will be held for the first time outside the US in 2018, with Korea granted hosting rights.
Host City: Bid to Win to put spotlight on bidding for major events
IOC and FIFA to discuss bidding procedures at Host City: Bid to Win on 28th October, alongside cities and owners of sports, business and cultural events
Almaty chasing private investment for Olympic Games bid
Almaty would need to secure extensive private investment to fund the 2022 winter Olympic Games after Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Culture announced the state would only provide a third of the budget should the city defeat the opposing bid for the event from Beijing.
London facing competition to retain ATP World Tour Finals
London’s O2 Arena is set to face serious competition to retain its hosting rights to the ATP World Tour Finals after Association of Tennis Professionals chief executive Chris Kermode said a number of markets are in contention to stage the event from 2016.
Morocco at centre of confusion over 2015 Africa Cup of Nations
The status of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations remains unclear following claims and counter-claims over Morocco’s hosting of the national team football tournament.