News: Sport

Basketball Association of Singapore appoints new Chief Executive

The Basketball Association of Singapore has appointed Leon Neo Lih Yaw as its new Chief Executive, seconded from SportSG for a two-year term. With a wealth of experience and a proven track…

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Nov 6, 2023 Sport /

 
 

FSB and IAKS present global lessons in sustainable and inclusive aquatic and recreation facilities

The 2023 biennial FSB international trade fair and IAKS International Congress in Cologne, Germany, have provided a global stage for high level dialogue on how the aquatic, recreation and…

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Nov 4, 2023 ByRJ Houston Aquatics / Design / Environment / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Intelligent Technology impresses at 4th Asian Para Games

Intelligent bionic prostheses designed for athletes with disabilities made a deep impression at the 4th Asian Para Games. Xu Jialing, China's para swimmer, lit the cauldron with her…

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Nov 3, 2023 Design / Events / Sport / Technology /

 
 

With no competing bids Saudi Arabia on course to host 2034 World Cup

Saudi Arabia looks set to be the host of the 2034 FIFA World Cup after the announcement yesterday from Football Australia - the only other country to have shown an interest in hosting the…

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Nov 1, 2023 ByNigel Benton Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

SportAccord President describes World Combat Games in Riyadh as the ‘best ever’

The closing of the World Combat Games 2023 in Riyadh saw SportAccord President Ivo Ferriani 2023 describe them as the “best ever” during a festive Closing Ceremony at the King…

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Nov 1, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Events / Sport /

 
 

Football Australia rules out 2034 FIFA World Cup bid in boost for Saudi Arabia hopes

Football Australia has issued a statement advising that it has decided against bidding for the hosting rights for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, opening the way for Saudi Arabia to host the…

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Oct 31, 2023 Government / Sport / Venues /

 
 

aquanale and FSB 2023 trade fairs highlight sustainability

After four days at the Koelnmesse/Cologne Trade Fair venue, the co-located events aquanale and FSB drew to a successful close on last Friday. The two leading International Trade Fairs for…

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Oct 31, 2023 Aquatics / Play / Recreation / Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

Australia’s Nation Brand showcased globally during the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023

The highly successful FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 - which shattered match attendance and television viewership records largely due to the Matildas’…

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Oct 31, 2023 Marketing / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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