80 per cent of mass participation events could disappear, claims coalition
The Endurance Coalition, an organisation that counts mass participation event organisers Ironman, Spartan Race and USA Triathlon among its members, has claimed eighty per cent of mass participation businesses…
Swiss Tennis partners with virtual advertising firm UniqFEED for Securitas Pro Cup
Swiss Tennis has partnered with virtual advertising solutions provider UniqFEED to deploy the company’s technology at the Securitas Pro Cup, a three-day tournament featuring Swiss players scheduled from J…
Warwickshire v Worcestershire cricket friendly to be UK spectator test event
A friendly cricket match between Warwickshire and Worcestershire has been confirmed as one of the UK government’s test events for the safe return of spectators to English sports stadiums.
2020 Ironman and Ironman 70.3 World Championships cancelled
The Ironman Group has cancelled the 2020 editions of the Ironman World Championships and its half-distance Ironman 70.3 World Championships due to the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
Spectators could return to sports events in England in October
Spectators could be allowed back into sporting events in England on 1 October provided a series of test events pass by successfully in the coming weeks
Spartan announces four UK events for 2020 using modified racing procedures
Endurance event organiser Spartan has announced a schedule of four UK events for this year that will go ahead using modified racing procedures to mitigate Covid-19 risks
Track and field athletes form independent union in response to Diamond League cuts
A new union called the Athletics Association has emerged to represent the interests of track and field athletes around the world after widespread changes were made to the format of the Diamond League athletics…
Title sponsor ABB provides charging technology for Gen3 Formula E cars
Technology firm ABB has widened its sponsorship of the Formula E electric racing series to include the provision of the charging technology for the third generation of cars in the series
Location technology developed for the oil industry helps ECB to deliver bio-secure matches
A network of Bluetooth sensors installed at the venues for the three-match cricket series between England and the West Indies is allowing the ECB to detect the exact location of everyone involved in the matches and to track and trace any suspected outbreaks of Covid-19. Ben Cronin reports.
Former ATP chief Kermode appointed vice-chair of Professional Triathletes Organisation
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has announced the appointment of former ATP chairman Chris Kermode as its vice-chairman and a member of its board of directors