A to Z of sport’s movers and shakers to watch out for in 2022

It’s a year of big events and bigger issues, so here’s a handy A-Z of what to keep an eye on across the global sports industry in 2022, writes David Cushnan

The Lusail Stadium, venue for the 2022 World Cup final in Qatar. Picture: Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

A — Ahmedabad: One of two Indian Premier League expansion franchises this year, and, after its Six Nations, LaLiga, and FIVB investments, an intriguing first move into team ownership for CVC Capital Partners, as it continues to build its formidable sports portfolio.

B — Birmingham: Set to host the Commonwealth Games in July. Could be the last Games of its kind, as the Commonwealth Games Federation seeks new relevance. No host yet pinned down for 2026 and some radical, flexible format/sports programming plans in the works under the stewardship of new CEO Katie Sadleir.