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SportAccord 2010 registration opens

The SportAccord International Convention has opened registration for the eighth edition of the event, taking place in Dubai from April 25-30, 2010.

The event will take place at the Atlantis The Palm Resort, the focal point of the man-made Palm Jumeirah Island. The Convention is being held in the Middle East for the first time in its history.

The SportAccord Convention annually brings representatives from the 100 international sports federations and organisations affiliated to SportAccord/GAISF, ASOIF (Association of Summer Olympic International Federations) and AIOWF (Association of the International Olympic Winter Sports Federations).

It is also attended by the International Olympic Committee Executive Board, together with sponsors, bidding and host cities, architects, sports lawyers, broadcasters, games organising committees, rights holders and other specialists to discuss the key issues facing the sports industry.

Registrations can be made online at www.sportaccordconvention.com. Delegates booking between now and February 12 will benefit from a €200 saving on the standard €1,500 delegate fee.