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Beijing to host Modern Pentathlon Obstacle World Championships from 2025 to 2028

The International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) has announced that the Chinese capital of Beijing will host the first four editions of its new UIPM Obstacle World Championships, running…

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Apr 11, 2025 ByNigel Benton Events / Sport /

 
 

World Athletics launches Relay Around the World challenge

Ahead of this year’s Kids’ Athletics Day on 7th May, World Athletics has launched its new Relay Around the World Challenge - aiming to engage 500,000 children across all…

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Apr 11, 2025 Recreation / Sport /

 
 

Expedia Group study reveals the power of sports tourism

As Australia prepares to host the Brisbane Olympics in 2032 and with major global sporting events on the horizon, data from a new Expedia Group study has revealed just how powerful sports…

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Apr 9, 2025 Sport / Tourism /

 
 

Cristiano Ronaldo launches inaugural CR7® LIFE official flagship store in Hong Kong

Football star, Cristiano Ronaldo has launched the inaugural CR7® LIFE Official Flagship Store at Times Square in Hong Kong set to open in June on the 7th floor of the shopping hub -…

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Apr 9, 2025 Retail / Sport /

 
 

Deloitte report suggests global revenues in women’s elite sports will exceed US$2.3 billion in 2025

Global revenues in women’s elite sports are expected to surpass US$2.3 billion in 2025, according to a new report from consultants Deloitte. Exploring long-term success in…

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Apr 7, 2025 Consultants / Finance / Sport /

 
 

FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 prioritises carbon footprint

The eighth edition of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2025 and fourth consecutive in Singapore, concluded at the Singapore Sport Hub last weekend. Building on the success of previous initiatives,…

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Apr 4, 2025 Environment / Events / Sport /

 
 

K-Sport acquires majority of Sport Performance Tracking

K-Sport, a global leader in athletic performance tracking technologies, recently completed the acquisition of 67% of SPT – Sport Performance Tracking, an Australia-based company with…

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Apr 4, 2025 Sport / Technology /

 
 

International Paralympic Committee President calls for better accessibility to drive Para sport development

International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Andrew Parsons has called on governments and authorities around the world to invest more into accessible infrastructure to further the…

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Apr 3, 2025 Access / Recreation / Sport / Venues /

 
 

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