New Zealand House for Birmingham 2022 to be based at Edgbaston Golf Club
New Zealand are to base themselves at Edgbaston Golf Club during next year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, it has been announced.
Regional body established to support biathlon preparations for Milan Cortina 2026
A regional Coordination Committee has been established in South Tyrol to support organisers of the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
Australian Taekwondo shows off new logo as rebrand begins
Australian Taekwondo has unveiled its new logo as part of a larger rebrand of the governing body, which is being undertaken in partnership with marketing company Night and Day.
Former and current Namibia Olympians speak at media relations workshop
Former and current Olympians in Namibia have attended an athletes ambassador workshop that looks to improve on their media relations and personal brand building skills.
Japanese Government planning 10,000-spectator cap before Tokyo 2020
Japan is set to allow up to 10,000 spectators to attend sporting events when the existing state-of-emergency measures come to an end, raising the prospect of fans featuring at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Proposed LGBT equality legislation fails to be passed in Japan before Tokyo 2020
A proposed bill on anti-discrimination bill on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity has failed to pass before this year's rearranged Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
United States diplomatic boycott of Beijing 2022 moves closer as Senate passes Bill
The United States Senate has passed a Bill confirming a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
Salesforce named as official partner of Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
Customer relationship management company Salesforce has signed a seven-year deal with the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics and Paralympics, providing a digital service for fans and athletes.
Ghana Government back 2023 African Games after rumours were about to lose event
Ghana's Minister of Youth and Sports Mustapaha Ussif has claimed the Government is committed to hosting the 2023 African Games in the country after fears that they were set to be stripped of the event.
Argentina eliminated from FIBA Women's AmeriCup over positive COVID-19 cases
Argentina have been eliminated from the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women's AmeriCup after more positive COVID-19 tests saw them forfeit two group-stage matches.
Record number of National Paralympic Committees have athletes qualified for Tokyo 2020
A record number of National Paralympic Committees (NPC) are expected to compete at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics, with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) saying 82 per cent of athlete slots have now been awarded for the Games.
FIS Snowboard Alpine Sub Committee to press for parallel slalom being added to Milan Cortina 2026 programme
The International Ski Federation (FIS) Snowboard Alpine Sub Committee wants the governing body to pursue having parallel slalom added to the sport programme for Milan Cortina 2026.
Ex-Yankee Tanaka named in Japan's Olympic baseball squad
Ex-New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka has been included in Japan's squad for the baseball tournament at Tokyo 2020.
British Olympic Association signs two-Games COVID-19 testing deal with Randox Health
The British Olympic Association (BOA) and Randox Health have signed a two-year partnership which will see the company provide COVID-19 testing for Team GB around the Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022 Olympic Games.
ANOC hosts first workshop as part of Digital Accelerator Programme
The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) has hosted the first workshop as part of its Digital Accelerator Programme.
