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International Olympic Committee names finalists for Climate Action Awards 2024
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the names of the finalists for the annual IOC Climate Action Awards 2024, celebrating those within the Olympic Movement who are…
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Health experts urge IOC to end partnership with Coca-Cola
Two health experts - Trish Cotter and Sandra Mullin of global health group Vital Strategies – are urging Olympic organisers to cut ties with Olympic and Paralympic Partner Coca-Cola,…
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Saudi Arabia reveals stadium plans for 2034 FIFA World Cup
Plans for Saudi Arabia to build 11 new stadiums and refurbish four existing ones to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup have been revealed. Publishing the bid books for both the 2030 and 2034…
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Indonesian Government allocates new funds for stadium improvements
The Indonesian Government has allocated IDR 2.87 trillion (US$175 million) towards improvements at 21 football stadia across the nation. Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati…
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HSBC SVNS returns to Perth in 2025
Perth has secured the global rugby event - HSBC SVNS - for 2025, following the major success of HSBC SVNS 2024, which drew 48,000 fans over three days. Previously known as the HSBC World…
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Kai Tak Sports Park lights up to mark achievements of Hong Kong Olympians
Marking the achievements of Hong Kong team athletes at the Paris Olympics, the Kai Tak Sports Park has presented the first large-scale outdoor LED light show on the exterior walls of its…
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IRONMAN Group promotes Michelle Pepper to Managing Director for Oceania
IRONMAN Group has promoted Michelle Pepper to the role of Managing Director for Oceania. Pepper is taking over the role from Geoff Meyer who retired as of the end of July. The Oceania…
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Sport climbing’s Olympic legacy already in motion
The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) has advised that, in advance of the sport’s second appearance at an Olympic Games, its legacy plan is already in place for…
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