The tender process for the third European Games could be launched as soon as this month at a meeting of European Olympic Committees (EOC) top brass in Stockholm.

basing the event at a city that is not a capital and prepared to be flexible on timing.The bidding climate

Tokyo 2020 President Yoshirō Mori has backed the introduction of daylight saving time to combat the expected high temperatures when the city hosts the Olympic and Paralympic Games and claimed it could provide a legacy for the country after the event.

as a way to avoid competition being held during the hottest times of the day.Concerns regarding the climate

Former Rio 2016 chief Carlos Nuzman has denied in court that he was involved in a vote-buying scheme to bring the Olympic and Paralympic Games to Brazil.

 Carlos Nuzman has said he kept gold bars due to Brazil's financial climate ©Getty ImagesDiack was

The Government of Indonesia say they are working hard to ensure Jakarta and Palembang will be "haze free" for the duration of the Asian Games, which officially begin this Saturday (August 18).

with 47 near Palembang in South Sumatra.The Environment and Forestry Ministry's director general of climate

Norwegian politician Linda Helleland, set to  stand next year to replace Sir Craig Reedie as President  of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), has criticised the conflicts of interest that she claims are hampering the fight on doping.

Someone who keeps fighting when the climate gets a bit rougher."

It is little wonder the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its Coordination Commission for Tokyo 2020 seem to relish visits to the Japanese capital to inspect preparations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

are yet to offer a response.Tokyo 2020 have not escaped the usual pre-Games concerns of transport and climate

World Taekwondo Europe (WTE) has announced that it will review and discuss its business plan, operations report and a new financial policy at a Council meeting scheduled for August 4 in Barcelona.

increasing transparency and banning all cash transactions.In the long run, WTE aims to provide the best climate

innovative children’s competition," a WTE statement read.World Taekwondo Europe aims to provide the best climate

USA Weightlifting chief executive Phil Andrews has claimed next year's International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Youth World Championships in Las Vegas could provide a "great opportunity" to show cooperation between the United States and North Korea in sport.

unhappy about losing the right to host the 2018 IWF Junior World Championships.Due to the political climate

The Kiribati National Olympic Committee held a fun run to mark Olympic Day in the Pacific country.

environment and coastal areas.Kiribati is one of the most vulnerable countries in the world due to climate

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has committed to tackling climate change with future host cities

been agreed with the C40 Cities group which links 96 major cities around the world in a bid to address climate

is hoped sustainability objectives can be achieved which will contribute to a region's broader climate

will be able to better assist current and future host cities of the Olympic Games in achieving their climate

C40, two organisations with a long experience of showcasing cities, will ensure the Olympic Games and climate

Climate change knows no boundaries, and only through global cooperation can we overcome this global challenge

Anita Tippet has been appointed as Australian Taekwondo's team manager for this year's Oceania Championships in Tahiti.

will run for three days between August 2 and 5.The qualification event will also double up as the Cool Climate

It is fair to say that the main purpose of the Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) and Pacific Games Council (PGC) holding their General Assemblies in Samoa was to provide a flavour of next year's edition of the continental event.

the ones they effectively set sports.It was also fascinating to witness an hour long discussion on climate

ongoing battle against plastic.The discussion really showed how the region is impacted by the changing climate

approval of Kiribati's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medallist David Katoatau as an ambassador for climate

medallist David Katoatau has been named as an Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) ambassador for climate

The Glasgow 2014 weightlifting champion has been central to highlighting the impact of climate change

Climate change is an issue that is very strong in my heart."

Climate change might be just two words to many people but it is a threat to my nation, our livelihood

Countries that are concerned about the economic impact are downplaying the threat of climate change."

We should use sport as a platform to help avoid climate change."

Tokyo 2020 has published the second version of its sustainability plan together with a guiding principle of "Be better, together - for the planet and the people".

Development Goals.Related goals, targets and measures are specified in the plan under five themes; climate

sources.The Organising Committee also intends to take other measures that will boost efforts to mitigate climate

Samoa is set to stage a week of Oceania National Olympic Committees (ONOC) meetings and workshops, prior to the organisation's General Assembly on Saturday (June 16).

stage next year's Games ©Vanuatu 2017The second day will focus on three sustainable development goals: climate