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.
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.
French officials make case for Olympic Games and World Expo bids
French officials are confident that ambitions to stage the 2025 World Expo trade convention in Paris will not derail a prospective bid for the 2024 summer Olympic Games.
WTA broadens Asia-Pacific presence with new Chinese event
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has agreed a long-term deal with the Chinese city of Zhuhai to establish a new end-of-season event that will replace the existing Tournament of Champions.
Abu Dhabi lands World Triathlon Series opener under five-year deal
Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) has agreed a five-year deal with the International Triathlon Union (ITU) to host a round of the World Triathlon Series (WTS).
Olympic bidding procedure must retain human element – Lord Coe
Lord Sebastian Coe, a member of the IOC working group on bidding procedure, says a balance must be struck between regulating bids and allowing personal interaction to take place