In a deal that will take its sponsorship through to 2020, global financial services brand Visa has renewed its deal with the International Olympic Committee to extend its relationship with the IOC through two more Olympic cycles. VISA’s relationship with the IOC goes back to 1986 making it one of the longest serving Olympic sponsors.

In ruling from the bench, the New York Courts have ruled that the 33rd America’s Cup cannot be held in Ras Al Khaimah without the mutual consent of the challenger. Absent agreement with BMW Oracle, Alinghi must now either find a Southern Hemisphere venue or return to Valencia for the event.

The Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki have confirmed that they are considering bidding for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games in tandem with a campaign to promote a nuclear-free world. Robert Datnow, Director The Sports Consultancy Old Well House, 130 Holland Park Avenue, London W11 4UE T: +44 (0) 20 7229 4449 F: +44 (0) [...]

Jean Todt will succeed Max Mosley as the new head of motorsport’s world governing body, the FIA, after winning the presidential election in Paris.

Amid reports of serious financial difficulties A1GP has been forced to cancel its series opener in Surfer’s Paradise.

The International Olympic Committee has announced that three cities are bidding for the event through their National Olympic Committees. The cities are Annecy, Munich and PyeongChang.

With less than a year to go until the opening of the Commonwealth Games, the Commonwealth Games Federation has warned Delhi that “every hour is vital” in maintaining the works to schedule.

The IOC has as expected ratified Golf and Rugby Sevens to be included in the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Mars and the Football Association have tied up a 5 year sponsorship deal that will see The Three Lions Crest appearing on its packaging from early 2011. .