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Danny Townsend named Chief Executive at Saudi Arabia’s SRJ Sports Investments

Danny Townsend, who announced his resignation as Chief Executive of Australian Professional Leagues last week has been named the Chief Executive of SRJ Sports Investments, a new vehicle…

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Oct 25, 2023 ByNigel Benton Events / Sport /

 
 

Saudi Crown Prince announces creation of Esports World Cup

Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, has announced the launch of the Esports World Cup, an annual event that will include the most popular games.…

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Oct 23, 2023 Events / Sport / Technology /

 
 

UFC extends deal for Abu Dhabi fight deal for five more years

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) have announced an extension of their longstanding events deal through an…

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Oct 20, 2023 Entertainment / Events / Sport / Tourism / Venues /

 
 

Adelaide Festival Centre and riverbank precincts to light up with OzAsia Festival 2023   

Opening tonight, OzAsia Festival 2023 will deliver more than 190 indoor and outdoor events across 18 days - lighting up the Adelaide Festival Centre and riverbank precincts with…

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Oct 19, 2023 Arts / Culture / Entertainment / Events / Venues /

 
 

IOC approves inclusion of five additional sports for Los Angeles 2028

The International Olympic has approved the inclusion of Baseball/softball, cricket (T20), flag football, lacrosse (sixes) and squash as additional sports on the programme for the Olympic…

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Oct 18, 2023 Events / Sport /

 
 

Global Wellness Summit moved from Qatar to USA over concerns about Middle East ‘instability’

The organisers of the upcoming 2023 Global Wellness Summit - scheduled to be held in Qatar from 6th to 9th November - have advised that because of concerns over "instability in the…

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Oct 17, 2023 Events / Safety / Wellness /

 
 

IOC President announces plans to create Olympic Esports Games

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has used his speech at the Opening Ceremony of the 141st IOC Session in the Indian city of Mumbai to announce plans to launch an…

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Oct 15, 2023 ByNigel Benton Events / Sport /

 
 

IOC announces hosts for new Olympic Qualifier Series

The Chinese city of Shanghai and the Hungarian capital of Budapest have been selected by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to serve as hosts of its new Olympic Qualifier Series.…

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Oct 13, 2023 ByNigel Benton Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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