Respect cultural differences, Qatar 2022 implores
In an exclusive interview with HOST CITY, Qatar 2022’s deputy general secretary stresses that the World Cup host nation and its guests must respect each another
Blatter warns against discrimination at Russia handover
FIFA president Sepp Blatter singles out “togetherness” as the key message for World Cup host Russia to take on board as it steps into the limelight
Global survey shows growing appeal of Olympic Games
With Sochi boosting the reach of the Winter Olympic Games, a research survey in 16 countries found that the Olympic brand is associated with positive values
Glastonbury Festival secures 10-year hosting license
The world’s largest greenfield cultural festival has secured a license to host the event at its Worthy Farm site for the next ten years, with minimal opposition to the application
Tradition prevents women from fulfilling potential
Despite the growing role of women in sports administration, media coverage has yet to unlock the huge potential of women’s sports, says Liz Nicholl of UK Sport
Tokyo 2020 makes Koji Murofushi Sports Director
Olympic hammer throwing champion Koji Murofushi has been appointed as Sports Director of Tokyo 2020
Baku celebrates one year to 2015 European Games
The European Olympic Committee praises Baku’s excellent progress, reminding the organisers that there is “not a moment to lose”
Soccerex heads for Barbados to support the Americas
Soccerex has signed a new event partnership with the Barbados Tourism Authority, which will result in the global football industry event being held in the Caribbean for the first time.
IOC signs Japan’s Bridgestone as Worldwide Partner
Leading tyre and rubber company Bridgestone joins the ranks of IOC’s 11 Worldwide TOP Partners in agreement that lasts until 2024
Toronto on a high tech mission for 2015
Allen Vansen of TO2015 talks HOST CITY through the technology and infrastructure that is set to make the 2015 Pan American Games a defining moment