Should Catalonia bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics?
Catalan government backs proposal, but idea has considerable social opposition
February 6, 2022 10:44 AM
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Sports news from Barcelona and Catalonia
Catalans competing at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing
Seven athletes will battle for honors in five different events at this year’s Games
February 2, 2022 11:12 AM
2030 Pyrenees Winter Olympics bid faces mounting challenges in Catalonia and beyond
Activists boo president in western Catalan town as Aragonese counterpart turns down meeting
January 28, 2022 03:20 PM
FC Barcelona board denounces former governing team for alleged irregularities
President Joan Laporta to announce results of internal investigation on February 1
January 26, 2022 07:42 PM
Spanish Olympic Committee urges 'unity' between Catalonia and Aragon for 2030 Olympic bid
Counties neighboring Catalan Pyrenees also demand to take part in spring vote over project
January 26, 2022 10:30 AM
2023 La Vuelta cycling race to start in Barcelona
Catalan capital to host first stage and finish line of second one
January 24, 2022 02:01 PM
Authorities to consult with Pyrenees residents over 2030 Winter Olympics project
Catalan government survey finds that 3 in 4 residents in mountainous region are interested in hosting the Games
January 21, 2022 05:24 PM
Spain men's national football team to play in Catalonia for first time in 18 years
Friendly match against Albania at RCD Espanyol stadium on March 26
January 18, 2022 11:27 AM
FC Barcelona Femení sell out Camp Nou for Real Madrid clash
World record attendance for women's football possible after 85,000 tickets sold
January 17, 2022 05:53 PM
Barça Femení sell record 70,000 tickets for Camp Nou clash
Team's first match with fans at historic venue is against Real Madrid in Champions League quarterfinals on March 30
January 16, 2022 12:40 PM
Barça Femení to play in Camp Nou with fans for first time ever
Treble winners from last season take on Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals on March 30
January 10, 2022 03:38 PM
Visits to Catalan ski resorts up one third on pre-pandemic levels over Christmas
175,000 users on six slopes managed by FGC railway company, including La Molina, Vall de Núria, and Boí-Taüll
January 10, 2022 01:22 PM
Capacities at sporting events across Spain to be reduced
Outdoor events such as football matches will have 75% regular capacity, while indoor games like basketball will host 50%
December 29, 2021 07:30 PM
Ex-Barça youth coach Albert Benaiges faces sexual abuse allegations
Club president Joan Laporta expresses support for all "possible victims"
December 13, 2021 11:21 AM
Barça’s Alexia Putellas becomes first Catalan to win Ballon d'Or
Former Barcelona star Messi awarded 7th trophy while Pedri named best footballer under 21
November 30, 2021 09:27 AM
Read the latest sports news, updates, and analysis from Catalonia, including professional football sides FC Barcelona, Espanyol, Girona, as well as Barça Femení and their team of global superstars including Alexia Putellas and Aitana Bonmatí, as well as major events taking place here like the America’s Cup sailing race, the Vuelta a España cycling Grand Tour, and off-field issues like Barcelona’s Negreira referee payments case and the development of the Camp Nou.