Russia World Cup can change perceptions – Sorokin
Alexei Sorokin, CEO of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia local organising committee, talks exclusively to HOST CITY about politics, venues, sexuality laws and more
IOC won’t force good governance on sports federations
Speaking at the IRB World Rugby Confex, IOC vice president Sir Craig Reedie said sports federations would be expected to – but not obliged to – sign up to the IOC’s own Principles of Good Governance
Rugby and Olympic ticket sales will be a challenge for Japan
Hosting the Rugby World Cup and the Olympic Games within the space of a year is a great opportunity for Japan but selling tickets for both will be a challenge, says the CEO of Japan Rugby 2019
IOC should make culture equal to sports, says Agenda 2020 expert
Dame Tessa Jowell, former UK Olympics Minister and expert advisor to the IOC, told HOST CITY that the IOC should place the Cultural Olympiad on an equal footing to the Olympic and Paralympic Games
Tokyo 2020: we must stay close to IOC and IFs
In this exclusive Q&A, Mr Yoshiro Mori, president of Tokyo 2020 says strong links with the IOC and International Federations will be crucial, as will specialist information from HOST CITY magazine
Milan to host MTV EMA during 2015 World Expo
After a resoundingly successful MTV EMA in Glasgow, Europe’s biggest music awards ceremony is teaming up with the world’s biggest exhibition in Milan next year
Glasgow 2014 to come in £25m below budget
The organising committee of Glasgow 2014 expects to show a surplus of £25m when it closes its accounts next year
Baku 2015 signs first Asian broadcaster in Japan
The Baku 2015 European Games has signed a deal with Tokyo Broadcasting System TV, the first Asian broadcaster to buy rights to the Olympic multi-sports event
Emirates ends sponsorship as FIFA plans Winter World Cup
During a FIFA meeting in Zurich about potential timings of the 2022 World Cup, Emirates has confirmed that it will not renew its sponsorship
HOST CITY joins UNICEF in supporting ISC in Geneva
The International Sports Convention announces four event partners and a conference supported by HOST CITY