London Olympic Park opens to the public
The redevelopment of the south section of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is now complete, enabling the park to fully open to the public for the first time since the London 2012 Olympic Games.&nbs
Read More »Australia 2015 confirms for Soccerex Asian Forum
The local organising committee (LOC) of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup Australia has confirmed that
Read More »SportAccord Convention to boost host’s economy
At the opening of SportAccord Convention on Monday, professional services firm PwC have revealed research that shows that the event will bring a major increase in the economy of the host city, Bele
Read More »IOC impressed by Tokyo 2020 progress
The International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s coordination commission concluded its first visit to Tokyo on Friday, leaving with positive impressions of planning, personnel and infrastructure.
Read More »IRB delighted by interest in 2023 Rugby World Cup
The bidding process for the 2023 Rugby World Cup has yet to be announced but several countries have already expressed an interest, with key figures in Ireland and Argentina speaking out on the subj
Read More »Qatar’s annual budget breaks records
The Emir of Qatar has approved the country’s biggest ever national budget, with expenditure on infrastructure scheduled to rise faster this year.
Read More »Laing O’Rourke to expand over-subscribed Etihad
Manchester City Football Club announced on Monday that ground engineering work on the Etihad Stadium is to begin immediately, with Laing O’Rourke as the construction partner.
Read More »Rubgy wins popularity contest at World Games
The organisers of last year’s World Games, which was held in the Colombian city of Cali, have announced that Rugby Sevens was the event’s most popular sport.
Read More »12,000 volunteers selected for Grand Départ
The first ever Tour Makers for the Tour de France in the UK have been selected, with 12,000 volunteers making it through the application process.
Read More »Olympic host Tokyo ranked world’s riskiest city
A ranking of cities under threat from natural disasters, “Mind the Risk” by reinsurance company Swiss Re, has placed Tokyo top of the list.
Read More »AFC Asian Cup draw revealed
The AFC Asian Cup draw ceremony took place at the Sydney Opera House on Wednesday, attended by His Excellency Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmad Al Thani, president of the Qatar Football Associatio
Read More »Arena Group reveals scope of Glasgow 2014 overlay works
The official Overlay and Temporary Structures Provider to Glasgow 2014 has revealed that it is working closely with the Organising Committee to design and install more than 230 structures covering
Read More »Delays and ambiguity could harm Rio 2016 delivery
Major delays to Rio 2016 Olympic Games projects leave no room for further hold-ups, while responsibilities and funding for projects must be clarified to avoid problems in delivering the Games, the
Read More »World Cup worries send Valcke on mission to Brazil
Delays and uncertainty over World Cup stadiums have motivated FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke to make a special visit to Rio de Janeiro from 24 to 27 March, bringing an early e
Read More »Brazil government fears for World Cup security
A secret report by the Brazilian government specifies security risks in half of Brazil’s 12 host cities.
Read More »Qatar to spend $50bn on infrastructure in 2014
The Qatari government is set to sign up to $50bn in infrastructure contracts over the course of 2014, according to Sheikh Abdullah bin Saud al-Thani.
Read More »2022 Games host must be "unique" - IOC
Five cities have submitted their application files for the Winter Olympic Games by the deadline of Friday 14 March.
Read More »Mandela’s spirit to drive athletes at Glasgow 2014
Team SA is hoping to make a historic impact at Glasgow 2014.
Read More »Madrid to host World ATM Congress until 2017
Following a second successful event in Madrid, the World Air Traffic Management (ATM) Congress has announced that event will remain in the Spanish capital until 2017.
Read More »London 2012 infrastructure boss to address Middle East
The UK-based Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has announced that its first lecture tour of the Middle East will take place
FIFA seeks single host for two Women’s World Cups
Countries interested in hosting a FIFA event are now spoilt for choice.
Read More »Olympic effect triggers interest in hosting Rugby Sevens
The International Rugby Board (IRB)’s elite international Rugby Sevens events have attracted an unprecedented level of interest from potential host nations.
Read More »Big names announced for Soccerex Asian Forum
Three leading figures in football have been added to the bill of the Soccerex Asian Forum, organised in partnership with the Asian Football Development Project (AFDP).
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