IOC hits "pause" on bid process as new president Kirst Coventry orders review of timing and member involvement - Members expected to be educated, but not be able to vote for host city

https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/ioc-hits-pause-on-bid-process-as-new-president-kirsty-coventry-orders-review-of-timing-and-member-involvement/

Controversial Olympics sliding track now approaches final curve ahead of Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games handover - by Brian Pinelli https://gamesbids.com/eng/olympic-sports-bids/controversial-olympics-sliding-track-now-approaches-final-curve-ahead-of-milan-cortina-2026-winter-games-handover/

In power move, Indian officials meet Commonwealth Sport in London to discuss 2030 Games bid

https://gamesbids.com/eng/other-games-bids/in-power-move-indian-officials-meet-commonwealth-sport-in-london-to-discuss-2030-games-bid/

Ninja-style obstacle racing to boost appeal of Modern Pentathlon at LA 2028 Olympics: Exclusive Q&A with UIPM President

https://gamesbids.com/eng/olympic-sports-bids/ninja-style-obstacle-racing-to-boost-appeal-of-modern-pentathlon-at-la-2028-olympics-exclusive-qa-with-uipm-president/

2036 Olympics will bring Nazi Games into focus "no matter where they take place" Berlin Mayor claims

https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/2036-olympics-will-bring-1936-nazi-games-into-focus-no-matter-where-they-take-place-berlin-mayor-claims/

Germany's complicated path to an Olympic bid hits a milestone next week with as many as five regions interested - North Rhine-Westphalia, Hamburg, Leipzig, Berlin and Munich

https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/germanys-complicated-path-to-an-olympic-bid-hits-a-milestone-next-week-with-as-many-as-five-regions-interested/

GamesBids' Robert Livingstone awarded 3rd place finish at AIPS Sport Media Awards, marking a unique milestone

https://gamesbids.com/eng/robs-bidblog/gamesbids-robert-livingstone-awarded-3rd-place-finish-at-aips-sport-media-awards-marking-a-unique-milestone/

Asunción, Paraguay and Rio-Niterói, Brazil enter final lap in bid to host the 2031 Pan American Games - A winner is expected to be elected in August

https://gamesbids.com/eng/other-games-bids/asuncion-paraguay-and-rio-niteroi-brazil-enter-final-lap-in-bid-to-host-the-2031-pan-american-games/

With much uncertain, London explores bid for record fourth Olympic Games in a complex field

https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/with-much-uncertain-london-explores-bid-for-record-fourth-olympic-games-in-a-complex-field/

Seven countries vie to host future Commonwealth Games including five in running for 2030 centennial edition - Canada, India and Nigeria and two unnamed nations in race to host in 2030 with four continental regions represented

https://gamesbids.com/eng/other-games-bids/seven-countries-vie-to-host-future-commonwealth-games-including-five-in-running-for-2030-centennial-edition/

Olympic cricket stays in California, baseball to be staged at iconic Dodger Stadium, squash at Universal Studios among LA 28 venues confirmed

https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/olympic-cricket-stays-in-california-baseball-to-be-staged-at-iconic-dodger-stadium-squash-at-universal-studios-among-la-28-venues-confirmed/

Milano Cortina 2026 unveils minimalist metallic torch design for Winter Olympics relay - The torch, named "Essential", weighs 1.06 kg without fuel and is designed to be reused so torchbearers won't likely be able to purchase them to take home as in many prior relays. It will be manufactured with recycled materials and will use sustainable fuel.

https://gamesbids.com/eng/future-olympic-games/milano-cortina-2026-unveils-minimalist-metallic-torch-design-for-winter-olympics-relay/

Istanbul's Olympic dreams fade as SportAccord cancels high profile meeting amid political turmoil - The recent arrest and detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, a key proponent of the 2036 Olympic bid, has caused political unrest in the city

https://gamesbids.com/eng/featured/istanbuls-olympic-dreams-fade-as-sportaccord-cancels-high-profile-meeting-amid-political-turmoil/

IOC Executive Board signs French Alps 2030 Winter Olympics host agreement after guarantees received - France's new government led by Prime Minister François Bayrou approved the financial guarantees in February

https://gamesbids.com/eng/featured/ioc-executive-board-signs-french-alps-2030-winter-olympics-host-agreement-after-guarantees-received/

Canada, Nigeria and India join official list of nations interested in hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games. All three claim to have met the March 31 deadline to submit expressions of interest but Commonwealth Sport has yet to confirm final list. Host nation is expected to be elected in November.

https://gamesbids.com/eng/other-games-bids/canada-nigeria-and-india-join-official-list-of-nations-interested-in-hosting-the-2030-commonwealth-games/

FIFA Women's World Cup likely to go to United States in 2031 and UK in 2035. The 2031 bid could include additional Concacaf members if FIFA moves forward on plans to increase the women's tournament size from 32 to 48 teams, mirroring the men's new model.

https://gamesbids.com/eng/other-games-bids/fifa-womens-world-cup-likely-to-go-to-united-states-in-2031-and-uk-in-2035/

Exclusive: IOC to consider auctioning Olympic hosting rights to highest bidder - Starting bid valued at USD $10 billion and it's expected Qatar, Saudi Arabia and India could participate in 2036 auction

https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/exclusive-ioc-to-consider-auctioning-olympic-hosting-rights-to-highest-bidder/

IOC chooses Punta Cana, Dominican Republic to host Session in 2027 with 93-2 vote

https://gamesbids.com/eng/other-news/ioc-chooses-punta-cana-dominican-republic-to-host-session-in-2027/

Kirsty Coventry from Zimbabwe elected first female IOC president in stunning single ballot election

https://gamesbids.com/eng/other-news/kirsty-coventry-elected-first-female-ioc-president-in-stunning-single-ballot-election/

The next IOC president could disrupt the bid process and bring back competitive campaigns. Here's how.

https://gamesbids.com/eng/summer-olympic-bids/the-next-ioc-president-could-disrupt-the-bid-process-and-bring-back-competitive-campaigns-heres-how/