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First Chengdu 2021 renovation project complete

  • Chengdu 2021

The first renovation project on a Chengdu 2021 Summer World University Games venue is complete, organisers say.

competition and training facility for many years to come.Chendgu 2021 represents the third time in 20 years China


Pre-homologation of Beijing 2022 sliding centre scheduled for October

  • Luge

The International Luge Federation (FIL) has confirmed the pre-homologation of the Beijing 2022 sliding centre is expected to take place between October 23 and November 1.

athletes, coaches and experts are expected to participate in the event, along with luge athletes from China

the National Sliding Centre in Yanqing, marking a milestone for the venue.As the 1st sliding track in China




Shanghai Diamond League event cancelled after China's suspension of international events

  • Athletics

World Athletics has confirmed the Shanghai Diamond League event has been cancelled after the Chinese Governments decision to suspend all international sporting events this year.

outbreak.World Athletics has become the latest governing body to confirm one of its major events in China

case.As a result, athletes will not earn Diamond League points during the season.The cancellation follows China


WTA Finals among tennis events cancelled in China

  • Tennis

(ATP) and Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) have confirmed the cancellation of their 2020 events in China

behind the decision following the outbreak of the virus.The WTA confirmed seven of their competitions in China

and doubles pairings of the season.It was due to take place from November 1 to 8.These include the China

We are extremely disappointed that our world-class events in China will not take place this year," said

Shanghai Masters, Asia’s only ATP Masters 1000 tournament, is among its events to be cancelled.The China

It’s with a heavy heart that we announce ATP tournaments will not be played in China this year."




Vlasenko targets re-election to roles in Russian aquatics bodies

  • Swimming

Alexey Vlasenko has confirmed his intention to stand for re-election for the Presidency of the Russian Synchronised Swimming Federation, the Russian Diving Federation and the Russian Water Polo Federation.

the fourth-most-successful Olympic diving nation by medals, although the sport has been dominated by China


WBSC launches Olympic rewind series to coincide with initial Tokyo 2020 schedule

  • Baseball and Softball

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has begun an Olympic rewind series which will show previous matches to coincide with the original schedule for Tokyo 2020.

teams participated in the Atlanta 1996 softball tournament, with Australia, Japan, The Netherlands, China

of the competition, however.The first Olympic softball gold medal match, which featured the US and China

China vs. @USASoftball ?? First-ever Softball Gold Medal Game ????


Work begins at Hangzhou 2022 equestrian venue

  • Hangzhou 2022

Construction of the equestrian venue for the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games has begun with a main stadium, racetracks and stables all part of the work.

starting at Xiaoshan International Airport.Hangzhou will have the second equine disease free zone in China


David Owen: Russia, the United States and China – Thomas Bach's infernal triangle

  • Inside the Blogs

I was a little surprised by the testy tone of a key part of Thomas Bach's opening speech to last week's remote International Olympic Committee (IOC) Session. 

imagine a thaw setting in if, for example, a new Biden Presidency coincided with tacit recognition by China

in September 2013 when Bach was elected to the IOC Presidency in Argentina.Should relations between China

is said to be some $2.7 million (£2.1 million/€2.3 million).Tensions between the United States and China

income of $35.4 million (£27.2 million/€30 million), I make that well under eight per cent.For its part, China

records of this triumvirate of Olympic heavy-hitters over the past four decades, you could argue that China


FIBA 3x3 basketball World Tour schedule to resume in August

  • 3x3 basketball

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has released its 3x3 World Tour schedule as the sport looks to resume on August 29 and 30 in Debrecen in Hungary.

partner since 2015.Meanwhile, the 3x3 Masters events in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, Chengdu in China


Longest-standing Olympic sponsor Coca-Cola suffers steep revenue decline

  • Olympics

Coca-Cola, the Atlanta-based beverage group that is the Olympic Movement's oldest sponsor, has announced a sharp decline in revenues and operating income as COVID-19 continues to scar the corporate landscape.

will see it share ownership of the worldwide beverage category of The Olympic Partner programme with China

IOC for a further 12 years until 2032.The 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics is set to be hosted by China