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Adidas announces residency program for ‘Web3-powered’ digital artists

Athleisure conglomerate, adidas has unveiled its first-of-its-kind residency program designed to help foster and amplify the works of Web3 artists. The ‘Residency by Adidas’…

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Sep 6, 2023 Arts / Design / Sport / Technology /

 
 

Easing diplomatic tensions to see renewal of home-and-away football fixtures between Iran and Saudi Arabia

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced that the national football teams and clubs of Saudi Arabia and Iran have reached an agreement to play matches between them on a…

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Sep 5, 2023 Government / Sport /

 
 

Junckers offers portable sports floors from 2023 FIBA World Cup for sale

With the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup counting down to its conclusion at the weekend, Junckers, the tournament’s sports floor partner, has advised that it is offering the temporary…

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Sep 5, 2023 Sport / Surfaces /

 
 

Hangzhou organisers make final preparations for 19th Asian Games hosting

With the opening ceremony less than a month away, officials in the Chinese city of Hangzhou have advised that they are fully prepared to host the upcoming 19th Asian Games. Postponed from…

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

 
 

MotoGP names GoPro as official Action Camera Partner

GoPro, Inc. and MotoGP™ have entered into a new multi-year contract that sees GoPro returning as the official wearable action camera of MotoGP™ from 2023 and beyond. This…

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Sep 1, 2023 Entertainment / Events / Sport / Technology /

 
 

Seoul commences redevelopment of Jamsil Olympic Stadium as prelude to potential 2036 Games bid

As part of proposals to bid for the 2036 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has today commenced a major redevelopment of Jamsil Olympic Stadium. The…

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Aug 30, 2023 ByNigel Benton Sport / Venues /

 
 

Birmingham announced as host city for SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2024

Birmingham has been confirmed as the host city for the 18th edition of the SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit to be held from 7th to 11th April 2024 and anticipated to attract…

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Aug 30, 2023 Events / Sport /

 
 

Brisbane 2032 architecture alliance looks to encourage use of sustainable timber for new venues

Australian design practice Buchan has announced a partnership with Japanese firm Nikken Sekkei and USA-based sports architects HKS with the aim of encouraging the use of sustainable timber…

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Aug 30, 2023 Design / Environment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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