News: Sport
International Federation of Gymnastics names skill after Australian Gymnast
The International Federation of Gymnastics has recognised Australian gymnast Kate Sayer with a skill named in her honour. The new skill, titled ‘The Sayer’ has been added to the…
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Olympic bronze medallist Rhydian Cowley recognised for climate advocacy at BBC Green Sport Awards
Australian race walker Rhydian Cowley, a bronze medallist in the marathon race walk mixed relay at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, has been named the Green ‘World Athlete of the…
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Inaugural Sport Positive Awards recognise initiatives that promote climate and biodiversity
A diverse group of organisations and individuals including the World Surf League, Starboard, Kicking for Nature, Liverpool FC and Australian academic Dr Sheila Nyungen having been…
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ADF partnership delivers training program for sports officials in Solomon Islands
A five-day training program for sports officials in Solomon Islands is underway at Solomon Islands National Institute of Sport (SINIS) in Honiara until 12th October. A partnership between…
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India’s KISS Volleyball Festival enters Guinness World Records
The volleyball tournament held at Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS), Bhubaneswar, India on 4th October 2024, featured over 5,000 players - leading to its entry into the Guinness…
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Asian volleyball competitions attracted US$38 million in sponsorship in 2023
Asia’s elite volleyball competitions generated US$38.4 million in sponsorship, making it the 11th ranked regional sport sponsorship platform - despite volleyball accounting for only…
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54 appoints sport analytics specialist to drive Data and Insights
Global sports and entertainment agency 54 has appointed Rob Balsom as Head of Data and Insights. Balsom will lead a growing team of data professionals, providing strategic intelligence to a…
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Oak View Group and Ethara to operate Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City precinct
Oak View Group (OVG) and Ethara have announced that they are adding the management of two Abu Dhabi venues to their portfolio - Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi and House of Sustainability in…
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