 Delhi strives for perfect pitch
The host of the 2010 Commonwealth Games is running at full tilt to prove the doubters wrong.
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| London fights the good fight
The world’s biggest event is changing sports for the better, but there are major operational challenges ahead.
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Internet killed the TV star
Young viewers are devoting more time to their computer screens than to television.
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Overlay: what’s it all about?
Samantha Cotterell of Designsport on the misnomer that is the word "overlay".
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| Bringing Qatar to life |
For the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, Filmsport produced the bid video and Designsport is designing the overlay. Together, they talk to Host City.
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| The ICC’s big risk |
Staging the Cricket World Cup in India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka poses serious security challenges. Host City speaks to the man responsible: Mandela’s former bodyguard. |
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Paralympics: Chris Holmes, Director of Paralympic Integration on broadcasting.
Delhi: Samantha Cotterell of Designsport appointed expert overlay advisor to Delhi 2010.
London: LOCOG shops for the world’s biggest ever temporary overlay project..
London 2012 sponsorship: Sponsoring in a difficult economic climate.
Glasgow: The 2014 Commonwealth Games improves sports infrastructure.
Visual effects: Creating an impact at opening ceremonies
Flooring: Heavy-duty flooring and grass protection systems supported U2.
Contingency hosting: Unexpected hosting chances might just come your way.
Ticketing: Can SA 2010 draw in tourists while making the event accessible for locals?
Safety: The world is gaining confidence in South Africa’s ability to host events safely.
Securing the Super Bowl: A comprehensive security strategy.
The end of exclusivity?: major media trends threaten to collide
Lock down: How venue designs and technology will ensure a safe 2012 Olympics Games.
A Media Hub For 2012: London's media centre will become a space for creative industries
The race to host 2016 : The bid committees of Chicago, Madrid, Tokyo and Rio
Near-field communication: Host City evaluates advances in ticketing technology
Olympic broadcasting: Manolo Romero on perfecting audiovisual coverage
Security Planning: Peter Ryan, security planner, on safety machinery
Volunteering : The secrets of Sydney’s seminal programme
Security Solutions: Specialised turf protection systems allow increased revenues
Turf Protection: Hearing how sound will behave in a venue before it is built
Security Solutions: A test and demonstration facility showcases sensor dependability
Secure Olympics : French technology to safeguard the 2008 Games against ticket fraud
Artifical Turf : Synthetic surfaces appears on ever higher profile football matches
Adding roofs : Stadium roof design incorporated into existing facilities
The SMS revolution : Mobile coupons are a valuable ticketing tool for large-scale events
VIP Security: Major events are a target for attention seekers.
People watching : Facial recognition helps to control stadium crowds
Greener events : Events organisers are increasingly concerned about the environment
Turf experiment: Why are players sceptical about artifical turf?
Ticketing fraud: Tickets to mobile phones could prevent illegal ticketing sales
Turf infills: The technology behind the rubber granules used in synthetic grass systems
Generating revenue: New technology transforms the way people watch sports
Converting brownfield sites: Developing high-quality sports pitches on brownfield sites
Athletics track: Linking tracks to monitoring systems
Turf in 2010: Could the FIFA World Cup be played on artificial grass?
Sight and sound: Key areas of high-tech stadium technology
Comfortable events: More demanding spectators pose new challenges for organisers
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