2036 Olympic Games

Plans have been unveiled for a Berlin-focused bid for a future edition of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, with the proposal also incorporating four neighbouring states in Germany.

Comcast NBCUniversal is to remain as the US home of the Olympics until at least 2036, after signing a new two-Games contract worth $3bn (€2.76bn) in rights fees and in-kind services.

Jeonbuk Province has claimed a shock victory over Seoul to be declared South Korea’s candidate to host the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games.