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Chinese Court imposes jail sentences on organisers of ultramarathon in which 21 competitors died
Seven people involved in the organisation of mountain marathon cross-country race in north-west China in 2021 during which 21 runners died in extreme weather conditions have been…
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Federal Court fines Fitbit $11 million fine for misleading Australian consumers over rights
Wearable fitness technology company Fitbit LLC has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay penalties of $11 million after misleading consumers about smartwatches and fitness trackers that…
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Weight Loss Clinics acquired as Xponential Fitness business model questioned
Xponential Fitness, the largest global franchisor of boutique fitness brands, is acquiring weight loss and wellness clinic operator Lindora. The announcement on the acquisition of Lindora…
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US Court finds WhiteWater West infringe Proslide patents
A Court in the US state of Florida has found that WhiteWater West Industries Ltd of British Coumbia, Canada infringed patents owned by rival ProSlide Technology Inc. for its…
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World Aquatics cancels Swimming World Cup open category competitions after failing to attract entrants
World Aquatics, the international governing body of water sports, has announced the cancelation of debut events in its open category for self-identified transgender swimmers at the Swimming…
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SportAccord becomes Signatory of World Anti-Doping Code
As part of its ongoing commitment to clean sport, SportAccord has confirmed it has recently become a signatory of the World Anti-Doping Code. An important achievement for the new direction…
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New data from Starlizard Integrity Services identifies 79 suspicious football matches in 2023
Sports betting integrity specialists - Starlizard Integrity Services - has advised that their latest data identifies 79 football matches played around the world between 1st January and 30th…
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The 1975 cancels Indonesia and Taiwan shows after row over Malaysia’s LGBT laws
British pop-rock band The 1975 has cancelled upcoming concerts in Indonesia and Taiwan after its appearance at a music festival in Malaysia was cut short. Appearing at Malaysia’s…
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