Turkey On Target at IPC Shooting World Cup

Paralympics - 17 May 2013 - Press Release

Istanbul; 17 May 2013: Istanbul 2020 is confident that the growing profile of Paralympic sport in Turkey will boost its bid for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, following the conclusion of the successful IPC Shooting World Cup in Antalya this week.

Phenomenal Cycling Days at UWCT Copenhagen Gran Fondo

Business - 17 May 2013 - Press Release

UWCT Copenhagen Gran Fondo this weekend was a great event with more than 1750 entries in the Time Trial and Road Race in this European Qualifier for the 2013 UCI World Cycling Tour Final in Trento in September.

Leaders in Digital Sport Launches with Electronic Arts COO

Conferences - 16 May 2013 - Press Release

The 2013 Leaders in Digital Sport conference, taking place on 9th and 10th October at Stamford Bridge, London launched this week with a new, cutting-edge line-up and with new features designed for top executives in digital. The first speaker announced for this year’s conference is Peter Moore, Chief Operating Officer at Electronic Arts.

Great Minigolf Weekend in Europe

Minigolf - 16 May 2013 - Press Release

The World Minigolf summer season will officially open this coming weekend (18-19th of May, 2013) in three European cities.

Istanbul 2020 Brings Grand Bazaar to New York's Grand Central Station

Olympics - 15 May 2013 - Press Release

New York; 15 May 2013: Istanbul 2020 has brought the magic of Istanbul’s world-famous Grand Bazaar to New York’s iconic Grand Central Station, giving visitors a chance to sample Turkey’s warm hospitality and celebrated cuisine as part of the 32nd New York Turkish Day festivities – the biggest celebration of Turkish culture outside of Turkey.

New Edition of Sportcal Magazine Asks: Which Is the Leading Sports Nation?

Business - 14 May 2013 - Press Release

Issue 29 of Sportcal Magazine is available now online free of charge, with hard copies also to be distributed at a range of international sports conferences and events, including the SportAccord convention in St Petersburg in May.

628 Million Euros for the Bundesliga: But Was it Worth it?

Conferences - 13 May 2013 - Press Release

Hamburg, 13 May 2013 – The German Football Bundesliga plays the Champions League – and this not only in the sporting sense, but also financially. From the 2013/14 season, the German Football League (DFL) will earn more with its national media rights than ever before, namely an average of 628 million euros per year.

Deutsche Bank Teams up with Sported to Help Disadvantaged Youth Learn Through Sport

Business - 10 May 2013 - Press Release

sported, the UK’s leading Sport for Development foundation, is joining forces with Deutsche Bank to develop education programes in grassroots sports clubs across some of the country’s most deprived communities.

President Takeda Emphasises Delivery Foundations and Compelling Vision For Why Tokyo Should Host Games

Olympics - 10 May 2013 - Press Release

Tokyo, 10 May 2013 - Tokyo 2020 President Tsunekazu Takeda underlined at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Japan today how Tokyo would guarantee the delivery of a superb Games and its crystal clear vision of why Tokyo.

VELUX EHF Champions League and Qatar 2015 Join Forces

Handball - 10 May 2013 - Press Release

Vienna, 2 May 2013. EHF Marketing GmbH, the marketing arm of the European Handball Federation, has announced a new agreement that will see the promotion of the 2015 World Handball Championship to fans across Europe.

Denmark Considers 2018 Sailing World Championships Bid as ISAF Arrives in Copenhagen

Sailing - 08 May 2013 - Press Release

As it prepares to host the ISAF mid-year meeting in Copenhagen from Thursday May 9-12, Denmark is considering bidding to stage the 2018 ISAF Sailing World Championships.

Istanbul's Third Airport Cleared for Take-off After Record Tender

Olympics - 08 May 2013 - Press Release

Istanbul; 8 May 2013: Istanbul’s ability to deliver the major infrastructure projects required to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been underlined with the completion of a record-breaking tender for the city’s third international airport – clear evidence of the continued appetite and capacity for development from the public and private sectors in Turkey.

USA, France, Belarus and Australia Take World Cup Gold Medals in Palembang South Sumatra, Indonesia

Waterskiing - 07 May 2013 - Press Release

Young new rising stars and a host of seasoned winners were cheered till sunset at the 37th World Cup Stop in the series of the International Waterski & Wakeboard Federation as USA, France, Belarus and Australia athletes take World Cup gold medals.

Istanbul 2020 Builds on Turkey's Ties with Africa

Olympics - 07 May 2013 - Press Release

Istanbul 2020 delegation gains valuable insight at CISA Convention 2013

ISSF Announces TV Distribution Deal with FOX's STAR

Shooting - 07 May 2013 - Press Release

MUNICH, 03/05/2013 - The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) announces a new TV distribution agreement with FOX's STAR channels, to broadcast the highlights of the major shooting competitions of the 2013 season.