


Beijing 2022 points to US$858m Games revenues
Beijing 2022 is anticipating at least US$858m of revenues as it seeks to host the Winter Olympic Games, the bid committee told IOC evaluation commission members on the final day of presentations.&n
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Nomura sponsors Tokyo 2020 as securities Gold Partner
Tokyo 2020 has signed Nomura Holdings as a Gold Partner in the category “Securities”.
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Glasgow and Berlin to co-host mega sports championships in 2018
Another mega event emerged on the European sports calendar today with the announcement that Glasgow and Berlin will be hosting a new multi-sports championship in the summer of 2018.
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Tessa Jowell: boost events and culture through visitor tax
Dame Tessa Jowell MP, former Secretary of State for the Olympic Games has proposed that a one per cent tax on hotel stays should be brought in to fund events, culture and youth development in Londo
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Prince Ali: Imagine a rejuvenated FIFA
I bring you greetings from my home country of Jordan; a land of peace; a country that serves as a bridge between cultures; and a mediator in times of conflict; a country that is at the crossroads o
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IOC sponsor Samsung and Generations For Peace renew partnership
Global technology giant and International Olympic Committee TOP Partner Samsung has renewed its regional partnership with Generations For Peace for the eighth year running.
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Olympics immune to Petrobras crisis says Rio 2016
The 2016 Olympic Games will not be affected by the economic slump or the scandal engulfing Brazil’s government and its national oil company, according to organising committee’s communications direc
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Qatar 2022 to keep it cool as winter World Cup confirmed
FIFA’s executive committee today approved a task force recommendation to host the 2022 World Cup i
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Bernard Lapasset anticipates record-breaking Rugby World Cup
England 2015 is on track to be the most widely watched, attended and engaged Rugby World Cup ever, according to

Governments pledge US$6.45m to anti-doping fund
Twelve world governments have pledged US$6.45m towards an anti-doping fund set up by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which is matching funds with the aim of creating a joint fund of US$2
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Hamburg chosen as German contender for 2024 Olympic Games
German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) has selected Hamburg instead of Berlin as the city it will take forward to bid for the 2024 Olympic Games, citing public support as the decisive factor.&n
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Dubai Convention and Events Bureau sponsors ABPCO
The Dubai Convention & Events Bureau has signed a deal to sponsor the Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO).
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Dubai Expo 2020 reports progress at committee meeting
At its first meeting of the year, the Expo 2022 Dubai Higher Committee heard on Wednesday that preparations are well underway for hosting one of the world’s biggest events.
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Toyota to transport the Olympic Games to 2024
The International Olympic Committee has confirmed that Toyota has joined The Olympic Partner (TOP) programme in a new “mobility” category.
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South Africa not “playing lotto” with Games bids
South Africa is certain to bid for the Olympic Games but will not rush into it now Durban is the only bidder for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
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International sport community in mourning
It was with profound sorrow that I learnt of the tragic helicopter crash yesterday which claimed the lives of three of France’s sport icons, swimmer Camille Muffat, 25, sailor Florence Arthaud, 57,
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The city is the centre of the world’s biggest story – Filmmaster Events
HOST CITY: Rights holders, hosts and organizers of mega sports events have a number of requirements and expectations about the structure and content of opening and closing ceremonies.
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Temporary venues must innovate to meet demand, say IOC and UEFA
With growth in demand for temporary infrastructure set to continue to grow from one event to the next, innovation will be crucial to keep pace with this demand, according to senior officials at the
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Host city selection is not political endorsement, says IOC president
In an address to the Danish National Olympic Committee (NOC) Congress on Thursday, IOC president Dr Thomas Bach made it clear that the choice of host city is not an endorsement of a country’s polit
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HOST CITY 2015: The Largest Meeting of Cities and Sports, Business and Cultural Events
HOST CITY has launched “HOST CITY 2015: The Largest Meeting of Cities and Sports, Business and Cultural Events”
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Magical ideas to capture the public imagination
HOST CITY: Does culture have a prominent enough role within the Olympic Games now?
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The global growth of World Rugby
HOST CITY: You played a pivotal role in bringing Rugby Sevens into the Olympic Programme. How important was your role on the NOC in achieving this?
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