Wembley to host Euro 2020 finale
Wembley Stadium in London will host the semi-final and final of the Euro 2020 international football tournament, the sport’s European governing body, Uefa, announced this (Friday) lunchtime.
Budapest mayor shoots down talk of Olympic bid
The Hungarian Olympic Committee’s (MOB) hopes of launching a bid for the 2024 Olympic Games have been dealt a blow after Budapest’s Mayor, Istvan Tarlós, said the idea is “unrealistic”.
Asian Tour takes to Middle East with new Dubai tournament
Golf’s Asian Tour will venture into the Middle East for the first time with the announcement that Dubai will play host to the organisation’s final event of 2014 in December.
Hungary moves closer to 2024 Budapest Olympics bid
Hungarian Olympic Committee (MOB) president Zsolt Borkai has lent his backing to a possible Budapest bid for the 2024 summer Games, stating that “concrete steps” could be taken in the near future towards formalising an offer.
Sir Craig Reedie to ask “Why Should Cities Bid?” at HOST CITY conference
IOC Vice President Sir Craig Reedie is to deliver an exclusive keynote address at HOST CITY Bid to Win conference at the St James’ Court Hotel in London on 28th October
Paris to host 2017 World Wrestling Championships
Paris has been awarded the hosting rights to the 2017 World Wrestling Championships by United World Wrestling (UWW), the sport’s global governing body.
IIHF to decide between Slovakia and Switzerland for 2019 World Championship
Slovakia and Switzerland have submitted bids to host the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) annual World Championship in 2019.
Drop the secret ballot says FIFA ExCo Moya Dodd
Ending the secret ballot and limiting terms of office are among proposals raised by FIFA ExCo members at Soccerex Global Convention
Four countries share hosting rights to EuroBasket 2015
France has been awarded the final phase of EuroBasket 2015 by Fiba Europe, basketball’s governing body in Europe, with the country set to share the hosting rights to the opening exchanges of the national team tournament with Croatia, Germany and Latvia.
Seven countries interested in 2022 Ryder Cup
The race to host the 2022 edition of golf’s Ryder Cup in Europe has intensified after seven countries declared an interest in staging the event.