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Surf Abu Dhabi announces October opening and hosting of 2025 World Surf League event

Modon Holding has announced that, after a series of delays, its Surf Abu Dhabi attraction will open in October. Immediately following the much anticipated opening announcement, the World…

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Aug 18, 2024 Aquatics / Attractions / Sport / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

SPORTFIVE facilitates ASEAN Football Federation partnership with adidas

The ASEAN Football Federation’s commercial partner SPORTFIVE has facilitated a partnership with adidas which will see adidas supporting ASEAN United FC to offer an unmatched…

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Aug 17, 2024 Marketing / Sport /

 
 

Singapore Sports Hub team secures TheStadiumBusiness ‘Unsung Hero’ award

Regarded as the leading awards for the global venue industry, TheStadiumBusiness Awards 2024 recognised leadership, innovation and achievement across global stadia. The Singapore…

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Aug 15, 2024 Entertainment / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

IMG report identifies key trends in global events and sponsorship

Global sports and entertainment consultancy IMG has released its Events & Partnerships Trends Report 2024 in which it identifies six significant trends that are expected to shape…

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Aug 13, 2024 Entertainment / Marketing / Sport / Technology /

 
 

Extended grand prix calendar see Formula 1 revenues increase by 20%

Extra grands prix - the return of the Chinese and Emilia Romagna Grands Prix - have seen Formula 1 revenues increase in the second quarter of 2024, up 20% from the previous year, totalling…

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Aug 13, 2024 Events / Sport /

 
 

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach to step down in 2025

International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has announced that he will step down next year after 12 years in the role. Announcing his decision after the conclusion of the Paris…

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Aug 12, 2024 Sport /

 
 

Legends to pay US$3.5 million USA Department of Justice penalty after antitrust breaches in ASM Global acquisition

Venue experiences company Legends has agreed to pay a US$3.5 million penalty as part of a legal settlement with United States Department of Justice (DOJ) over alleged ‘gun…

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Aug 9, 2024 ByNigel Benton Entertainment / Finance / Legal / Sport / Venues /

 
 

World Aquatics commits to UN Sports for Climate Action Framework

Supporting the global sports community in contributing to worldwide climate action goals, World Aquatics has officially joined the United Nations' Sports for Climate Action…

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Aug 8, 2024 Aquatics / Environment / Sport /

 
 

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