Temporary venues must innovate to meet demand, say IOC and UEFA
Speaking at the first conference of the Association of Global Event Suppliers (AGES), Martin Kallen of UEFA and Xavier Becker of the IOC said suppliers of temporary infrastructure must be innovative to keep pace with growing demand at major events
Rio 2016 at its most intense phase of preparation – IOC
The IOC coordination commission says Rio has made solid progress on its delayed preparations to host the 2016 Olympic Games but there still is a lot to deliver, with 21 test events and very aggressive timelines for venues looming
FIFA requests Qatar 2022 venue and dates plan by end of 2015
FIFA secretary general Jérôme Valcke has commended the Local Organising Committee for Qatar 2022’s progress on infrastructure, operations and workers welfare, stressing that the “next important step” is to confirm the dates and number of venues by the end of 2015
IOC visits Rio to check progress on 2016 Games
The IOC Coordination Commission starts its audit of Rio’s progress as International Golf Federation says that the golf course will be ready on time
Qatar 2022 stadium build reaches ground level
Construction on Al Wakrah has reached an important milestone with concrete being laid above ground
Japan’s double mega-event challenge
Hosting the Olympic Games and the Rugby World Cup within the space of a year is a major challenge for the host nation. How will Japan’s venues cope? Robin Yapp investigates
Every day counts for innovative Baku 2015, says EOC
Baku is on track to deliver an innovative Games that will influence future hosts, says the European Olympic Committees, while Atletico Madrid adopts Games branding
VINCI of France to operate London Olympic Stadium
The stadium built for the London 2012 Olympic Games will be managed by French operator VINCI Stadium on a 25 year contract
Brazil 2014 World Cup hailed as sustainability benchmark
The 2014 FIFA World Cup has been hailed as a game changer for sustainability as FIFA invests in more infrastructure around Brazil
Qatari air quality tech chosen for 2022 World Cup venues
The organisers of the 2022 World Cup have decided to adopt a high tech air quality monitoring system from Qatar Mobility Innovations Center for its stadiums