Bali confirmed as World Beach Games host after Wada ban lifted
The Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) has announced today (Friday) that the Indonesian island of Bali will host the 2023 edition of its World Beach Games
Mobile sports platform launches in France showcasing underserved sports
Sportall, a new OTT streaming platform for mobile users, has launched in France with an initial offering of more than 20 sports
Venue rivalry emerges as New York looks beyond Covid-19
Bradley Rial takes a look towards the future of event hosting in New York, one of the hardest-hit areas in the US during the Covid-19 pandemic.
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“Funding events privately is part of our DNA” | Miami’s sports hosting strategy
Miami is focusing on sporting events that will generate a positive economic impact and reflect the city’s diverse heritage as it bids to recover from the devastating impact of Covid-19. Bradley Rial reports.
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Montréal seeks sector convergence as part of events offering
Montréal is determined to avoid the financial mistakes of the past as it builds on its reputation as Canada’s busiest sporting city, with an eye on converging the worlds of sport, arts and entertainment. Bradley Rial reports.
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Adelaide adopts holistic approach to maximise sporting opportunities
South Australia’s major city has gone to considerable efforts to boost the impact of sporting events that grab the imagination. Bradley Rial investigates.
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Singapore focuses on return on investment as city’s Covid-19 recovery plan gathers pace
Singapore’s biggest annual sporting event, the Formula 1 Grand Prix, has become a casualty of the pandemic, but as a regional hub for major sports agencies and with a track record of hosting major events, ‘destination Singapore’ is preparing to welcome back sport with a cost-conscious approach.
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Barcelona shifts focus as Olympic legacy lives on
Barcelona’s blueprint for Olympic legacy is widely respected. But how is the city’s approach evolving nearly three decades after the transformational Games? Bradley Rial reports.
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2020 Youth Olympics give Lausanne chance to take lead in driving ‘new Games’ era
Lausanne is home to dozens of sports organisations but, until recently, its event-hosting capabilities and ambitions have been relatively modest. How will the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games change the landscape? Bradley Rial reports.
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Reliability the watchword as Los Angeles takes long run at the Olympics
The unusually long build-up to Los Angeles’ Olympics has given the city the opportunity to build a sporting strategy that drives benefits for a society. Bradley Rial reports.
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Auckland plays to its strengths as New Zealand’s global gateway
The world’s most isolated major city has broken down geographical barriers to punch above its weight consistently in the sports events sector. Bradley Rial finds out how.
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Denver tries to bounce back after Olympic blow
Denver is keen to bounce back after its “unconventional” hosting model proposed for the 2030 winter Olympics failed to progress to candidate city stage. However, what does Colorado’s mile-high city have to offer in sporting terms? Bradley Rial investigates.
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