Durban and Edmonton pitch for 2022 Commonwealth Games
The two cities left in the bidding for the 2022 Commonwealth Games have faced off with short presentations at the Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly currently being held in Glasgow ahead of the Games which start on Thursday.
IOC members back new Agenda 2020 proposals
Members of the International Olympic Committee have been hearing updates on a range of proposals produced by the Olympic Agenda 2020 process at a summit held at their headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Mexico to host archery World Champs and Cup Final
World Archery has awarded the hosting rights to its 2015 World Cup final and 2017 World Championships to Mexico City
NOCs call for overhaul of Olympic city bids
The National Olympic Committees of four major European powers have called on the IOC to radically reform bidding procedures
IOC Vice President to speak at HOST CITY: BID TO WIN
Sir Craig Reedie headlines an illustrious line up of speakers at HOST CITY’s inaugural conference in London on 28th October 2014, which creates a unique dialogue between cities and the rights holders of sports, business and cultural events
Delhi misses 2019 Asian Games bid
India has failed to meet the Olympic Council of Asia’s final, extended deadline for New Delhi to bid for the 2019 Asian Games
Almaty, Beijing or Oslo can profit from 2022 Games
With all three 2022 Games applicant cities now approved as candidates, IOC president Thomas Bach says the successful host city can make “considerable profit”
World Fireworks Championship attracts host cities
A major artistic event goes on the move as the World Fireworks Championships opens up to bids from cities around the world
Delhi in last chance saloon for Asian Games bid
The Olympic Council of Asia tells the Indian Olympic Association that it would welcome a late application to host the 2019 Asian Games, as long as it arrives within the next two days
World Expo bids should link to new regions
In an exclusive interview with HOST CITY, Vincente Loscertales, secretary general of the Bureau International des Exposition (BIE) gives insights into the requirements for hosting a World Expo