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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…
read moreWorld 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…
read moreWorld 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…
read moreKelly 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.…
read moreUnilumin 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…
read moreChina’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…
read moreFIFA 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,…
read moreWorld 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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