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.
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
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.
AECOM adds to Arup expertise for Tokyo 2020 delivery
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games have appointed engineering design firm AECOM to advise on the development of venues and infrastructure for its 2020 hosting of the multi-sport events.
Papua New Guinea considered as Rugby League World Cup co-host
Papua New Guinea is in talks to join Australia and New Zealand as a co-host of the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.
CAF turns down Morocco’s request for Cup of Nations postponement
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has turned down a request from Morocco for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations national team event to be postponed due to the outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus.
World sports ministers tackle unprecedented corruption threat
At an off-limits meeting on the sidelines of the ICSS’ Securing Sport conference in London, sports ministers from around the world resolved to take action to save the integrity of sport
Rio 2016’s full speed progress satisfies IOC
The IOC coordination commission was reassured to see faster progress and presidential support during its visit to Rio this week, but construction and accommodation remain a concern
Fifa stands firm on Canada 2015 artificial turf dispute
Fifa, football’s global governing body, has insisted that the 2015 Women’s World Cup will take place on artificial turf in Canada, despite the threat of legal action from disgruntled players.
Buenos Aires making ‘impressive headway’ with Youth Olympics plans
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has praised Buenos Aires’ preparations for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games, stating that the Argentinian city has already made “impressive headway”.