News: Sport

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 /

 
 

Prevent Biometrics’ sensor-laden mouthguards trialled in international women’s rugby tournament

Following a mandate from World Rugby that all athletes in its elite competitions wear head-impact-monitoring smart mouthguards from Prevent Biometrics, participants in the…

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Oct 13, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Events / Safety / Sport / Technology /

 
 

Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee spotlights impressive contributions of volunteers

The Hangzhou Asian Games Organising Committee has spotlighted the remarkable contribution of the Games’ 37,600 volunteers noting their high-quality service as integral to the event…

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Oct 12, 2023 Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

FIT Summit rebrands to become Beyond Activ

FIT Summit and Active Franchising have merged to rebrand as Beyond Activ - a company that better reflects all FIT Summit do globally, across multiple verticals - health, fitness,…

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Oct 11, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Fitness / Hospitality / Retail / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

FIA to protect drivers from future ‘extreme heat’ after Qatar Grand Prix

The International Automobile Federation (FIA) - Formula One's governing body – has advised it will take action to protect drivers from the sort of extreme heat and humidity they…

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Oct 11, 2023 Environment / Events / Safety / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Benefits of exercise spotlighted on World Mental Health Day 2023

With today, 10th October, marking World Mental Health Day, events around the world are being held to raise awareness about mental health globally and to mobilise efforts to support…

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Oct 10, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Fitness / Recreation / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

Squash and Cricket among five additional sports proposed for Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

Squash and cricket are among the five sports that have been proposed by the LA28 Organising Committee for inclusion at the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028, pending approval from the…

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Oct 10, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Events / Sport /

 
 

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