Articles for Host Cities

Commentary: Forty years ago, the 1984 L.A. Games proved host cities can win at the Olympics
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Commentary: Forty years ago, the 1984 L.A. Games proved host cities can win at the Olympics

LA Times  

By the time Gina Hemphill approached Rafer Johnson with a burning Olympic torch in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, on that never-to-be-forgotten Saturday night July 28, 1984, so much already had happened. Sports The Coliseum’s 100th anniversary: Complete coverage As the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum celebrates its 100th anniversary, here’s everything you need to know about the Los Angeles icon. …

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A year to go until the Club World Cup in the United States: What’s going on?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

A year to go until the Club World Cup in the United States: What’s going on?

New York Times  

We are just under a year out from FIFA’s first expanded men’s Club World Cup, billed as a contest between the world’s best 32 club sides and being hosted by the United States. FIFA said in a statement it is “fully confident and convinced of the commercial and sporting success of the new competition” but, as official details remain scant, …

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Winter Olympic host cities for 2030 and 2034 to be chosen at the same time in July
1 year, 2 months ago

Winter Olympic host cities for 2030 and 2034 to be chosen at the same time in July

Associated Press  

Citing concerns about the effects of climate change, the International Olympic Committee said Friday it wants to pick two Winter Olympic host cities in July — putting Salt Lake City quickly into play for the 2034 edition. IOC president Thomas Bach said the Olympic body aims to confirm hosts for both the 2030 and 2034 Winter Games at its meeting …

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Sporting events boost host cities' economic growth
1 year, 2 months ago

Sporting events boost host cities' economic growth

China Daily  

Many renovated and newly created green spaces in downtown Hangzhou provide a natural welcome to athletes and guests from around the world. These big sports events, together with grassroots competitions, such as the "Village Basketball Association Competition", dubbed "Village BA", in Taipan village in Guizhou province, and the "Village Super League", in Rongjian county in the same province contribute to …

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Sporting events boost host cities' economic growth
1 year, 2 months ago

Sporting events boost host cities' economic growth

China Daily  

Many renovated and newly created green spaces in downtown Hangzhou provide a natural welcome to athletes and guests from around the world. These big sports events, together with grassroots competitions, such as the "Village Basketball Association Competition", dubbed "Village BA", in Taipan village in Guizhou province, and the "Village Super League", in Rongjian county in the same province contribute to …

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Davis Cup Finals to add host cities, reduce teams next year
3 years ago

Davis Cup Finals to add host cities, reduce teams next year

Firstpost  

Each city will host matches from one of the four-team groups, with the top two teams advancing to the knockout stage. Madrid: There will be more host cities and fewer nations playing in the Davis Cup Finals next season in an attempt to increase fan engagement and keep the revamped team event sustainable, organisers said Sunday. The International Tennis Federation …

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Euro 2020: From Wembley to Johan Cruyff Arena, all you need to know about 11 host stadiums
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: From Wembley to Johan Cruyff Arena, all you need to know about 11 host stadiums

Firstpost  

From schedule to capacity, all you need to know about the 11 host stadiums for Euro 2020 After getting delayed by a year due to COVID-19 pandemic, Euro 2020 will finally kick-off on 11 June with Turkey taking on Italy at Rome’s Stadio Olimpico. With coronavirus restrictions easing to allow fans back into stadiums, there will be some atmosphere at …

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Euro 2020: Guide to European Championship host cities and their venues
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro 2020: Guide to European Championship host cities and their venues

Daily Mail  

Euro 2020 is now under a month away with domestic and European campaigns swiftly approaching their conclusions. Matches at the Arena National: June 13: Austria vs North Macedonia June 17: Ukraine vs North Macedonia June 21: Ukraine vs Austria June 28: Round of 16 - 1F vs 3A/B/C Similarly to Amsterdam, Bucharest has confirmed a minimum capacity of between 25 …

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Euro 2020: Final decision on three host cities to be taken on April 23
3 years, 8 months ago

Euro 2020: Final decision on three host cities to be taken on April 23

The Hindu  

UEFA will take a final call on the status of Munich, Bilbao and Dublin as host cities for the 2020 European Championship on Friday after the venues could not guarantee spectator attendance, European soccer's governing body said on Monday. READ: Sevilla could be alternative to Bilbao to host Euro 2020 "The Executive Committee was presented with several options for matches …

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Women's World Cup 2023 host cities named, including Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide
3 years, 8 months ago

Women's World Cup 2023 host cities named, including Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Adelaide

ABC  

Football's world governing body, FIFA, has selected the host cities for the 2023 Women's World Cup. Key points: Ten stadiums in nine host cities across Australia and New Zealand will host matches at the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023 The tournament will be the first Women's World Cup to be expanded from 24 to 32 competing teams The Matildas …

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L.A. 2028 Olympics face many potential pitfalls on the road to fiscal responsibility
4 years, 3 months ago

L.A. 2028 Olympics face many potential pitfalls on the road to fiscal responsibility

LA Times  

Los Angeles is set to play host to the 2028 Summer Olympics, but what steps is the LA28 committee taking in ensuring costs stay in check? “Regression to the Tail: Why the Olympics Blow Up” paints a dire overall picture, showing that despite the International Olympic Committee’s efforts to make the Games more affordable, host cities are running up large …

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