Author: Abdul Rahim
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FIFA President reinforces commitment to good governance at UN General Assembly
Zurich, June 4, 2021: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has reinforced the importance of protecting the integrity of sport, while speaking at a special United Nations General Assembly event, highlighting the dangers of corruption. Invited to address a UN delegation, and stakeholder chiefs, President Infantino reiterated how good governance is critical to building sustainable, clean football…
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CGF CoCom state Birmingham 2022 fully on track to stage world class event
London, June 4, 2021: The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Coordination Commission have stated they are confident that Birmingham 2022 is fully on track to stage a fantastic sporting competition that will be an incredible showcase of the city, the West Midlands and the UK. The Coordination Commission (CoCom) is responsible for delivery oversight of the…
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Official poster of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™ revealed
Zurich, June 3, 2021: FIFA and the Local Organising Committee have unveiled a striking official poster for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™, which will be held in Moscow from 19 to 29 August. The inspired design powerfully evokes Russian culture and iconic landmarks, the tournament’s setting and the magic of beach soccer…
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IOC announces new global hospitality model from Paris 2024 onwards, “On Location” appointed as global hospitality provider through to LA28
Lausanne, June 2, 2021: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that the IOC, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), and the Organising Committees of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (OCOGs) Paris 2024, Milano Cortina 2026 and LA28 will together introduce a new global hospitality model. Fans and stakeholders will have access to unique ticket-inclusive…
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ICC announces expansion of global events
Dubai, June 1, 2021: The ICC Board today confirmed the schedule of ICC events from 2024-2031 with both the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be expanded and a Men’s Champions Trophy to be re-introduced. The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will become a 14 team, 54 match event…
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Professional Fighters League announces final regular season MMA matchups for heavyweights and women’s lightweights on June 25
New York, June 1, 2021: The Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative sports league, today announced its main event and full card matchups for PFL 6 on June 25 in primetime across ESPN networks and streaming platforms. After an event that featured an improbable upset from Renan Ferreira over Fabricio Werdum…
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Team USA crushes both Boulder finals in Salt Lake City with Bailey and Grossman
Salt Lake City, May 31, 2021: The final night of the IFSC Boulder and Speed World Cup closed in front of a roaring audience of 3,000-people, applauding the parade of the Sport Climbing Olympians that competed in in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, in the last two weekends. The ceremony was the icy on the…
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CGF Coordination Commission set for latest review of Birmingham 2022
London, May 28, 2021: Commencing next week, the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Coordination Commission will undertake its latest review of Birmingham 2022 preparations. The Coordination Commission (CoCom) is responsible for delivery oversight of the Commonwealth Games and tasked with monitoring the Games to ensure it is delivered to scope, schedule and budget. Undertaken virtually due…
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Saudi Arabia to host World Combat Games 2023
Lausanne, May 28, 2021: GAISF delight to announce that the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, has awarded the 2023 edition of the World Combat Games (WCG), an international multi-sport event featuring 15 combat sports and martial arts which are Members of GAISF. The WCG is an incredible celebration of combat sports and…
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ONE Championship Announces ‘Road to ONE: Europe’
Singapore, 25 May 2021: ONE Championship™ (ONE), Asia’s largest global sports media property, today officially announced “Road to ONE: Europe,” which features 32 of Europe’s best heavyweight kickboxers competing for a contract with ONE Championship. “Road to ONE: Europe” will host future events in Serbia, Spain, the Netherlands, Turkey, and Germany, with additional locations to…