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Beijing selected as host for 2027 World Athletics Championships

The World Athletics Council has announced that the Chinese capital of Beijing has been selected as the selected host city for the 2027 World Athletics Championships. 12 years on from the…

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Feb 29, 2024 ByNigel Benton Events / Safety / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Saudi investment fund PIF announces ‘strategic partnership’ with ATP

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) has announced a ‘multi-year strategic partnership’ with the ATP, the global governing body of men's professional tennis -…

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Feb 29, 2024 Finance / Marketing / Sport /

 
 

World Rugby reveals new format for Pacific Nations Cup

With an aim to increase competitiveness in the international game, World Rugby has unveiled a new brand and format for the Pacific Nations Cup. Creating a tournament for…

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Feb 28, 2024 Sport /

 
 

adidas reveals ambition to help athletes overcome high pressure moments in sport

adidas has unveiled an initiative that it hopes will help disarm negative pressure in sport by working with elite and grassroots athletes to reveal the impact it can have on performance.…

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Feb 24, 2024 Retail / Safety / Sport /

 
 

Sports Toto Korea trials event gambling addiction prevention campaign at SPOEX 2024

Sports Toto Korea trial event gambling addiction prevention campaign at SPOEX 2024 Sports Toto Korea, the operator of the nation’s sports betting game Sportstoto, is using its…

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Feb 23, 2024 ByNigel Benton Events / Security / Sport /

 
 

Expanded three-day rugby sevens festival returns to Singapore

Organisers on the Singapore SVNS have promised an expanded entertainment offering to compliment the sporting action ahead of this year’s event. With ticket going on sale tomorrow for…

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Feb 22, 2024 Entertainment / Sport / Venues /

 
 

South Korea’s SPOEX returns with over 1,600 exhibition booths

Opening today in the South Korean capital, the Seoul International Sports & Leisure Industry Exhibition (SPOEX) represents the first time that one of Asia’s largest fitness,…

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Feb 22, 2024 Events / Fitness / Sport /

 
 

Myrtha Pools recognised for supporting records and sustainability at Doha World Aquatics Championships

World Aquatics has acknowledged Myrtha Pools for its role at the just completed 21st World Aquatics Championships - Doha. As a partner of World Aquatics since 2009, the global governing…

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Feb 20, 2024 Aquatics / Events / Sport / Technology / Venues /

 
 

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