News: Sport

FIBA Basketball World Cup tips off with record crowd at Manila’s Philippine Arena

The 2023 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup has commenced with a record tournament attendance of 38,115 fans at Manila’s Philippine Arena. Being hosted by the…

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Aug 25, 2023 Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

World Aquatics partners with Bond University to open Gold Coast Development Centre

World Aquatics and Bond University have announced a partnership that will see swimmers from developing countries train out of the Gold Coast hub for the Paris 2012 Games and beyond. The…

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Aug 25, 2023 Aquatics / Sport /

 
 

World Health Organization launches healthy food action guide for sports event organisers

The World Health Organization has this week released a new action guide to help sports event organisers achieve healthier food environments in and around sports stadia and local sport…

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Aug 25, 2023 Events / Sport / Venues / Wellness /

 
 

Kelly Cooke appointed as NBA’s APAC Head of Content Distribution and Direct-to-Consumer Partnerships

The National Basketball Association has appointed accomplished media executive, Kelly Cooke, as their Head of Content Distribution and Direct-to-Consumer Partnerships for Asia-Pacific.…

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Aug 25, 2023 Marketing / Retail / Sport /

 
 

Unilumin impresses with naked-eye 3D LED at 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey Women’s World Championship

A naked-eye 3D LED opening performance presented by Shenzhen-based Unilumin Group - a leading enterprise in the LED industry - at the 2023 IIHF Ice Hockey Women's World Championship has…

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Aug 24, 2023 ByKaren Sweaney Entertainment / Events / Sport / Technology /

 
 

China’s National Sports Publicity Week encourages physical activity

China’s first ever National Sports Publicity Week has been reported to have been successful in encouraging millions of people across China to get active, helping to shape a healthier…

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Aug 22, 2023 Events / Fitness / Recreation / Sport /

 
 

FIFA President hails ‘transformational’ Women’s World Cup

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has said that the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023 has transformed the face of women's football and appealed to governments, member associations,…

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Aug 18, 2023 Events / Sport /

 
 

World Aquatics to debut ‘open category’ races for transgender swimmers

World Aquatics has announced that it will debut a new ‘open category’ to accommodate transgender competitors at a World Cup event in the German city of Berlin. Swimming's…

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Aug 18, 2023 Aquatics / Sport /

 
 

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