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Thiem Takes Tie Break Tens Title With Final Victory Over Murray

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – SportAccord Convention is delighted to be hosting its 15th edition of the Convention in Aarhus from 2 to 7 April 2017. Held in a different city each year, this premier event is a unique opportunity for key decision-makers from sport and industry to meet and network on a global scale, in one location, within an exclusive environment. During this year’s 3-day exhibition, exhibitors will also have a golden opportunity to take centre stage, with Aarhus named the European Capital of Culture for 2017

During SPORTEL, the most influential business convention for the sports marketing & media industry, the prestigious SPORTEL Awards Ceremony will reward the best sports sequences of the year and the best illustrated sports books, in the presence of olympic champions and international sports celebrities.

SPORTELMonaco, the most influential business convention for the sports content and media industry, will be held in Monaco from 24 to 27 October 2016 at the Grimaldi Forum.

Sarah Lewis, the Secretary General of FIS and the Association of Winter Olympic International Federations, gives an insight into some of the issues that will be addressed at Host City 2016

Hosted alongside SPORTELMonaco with influential and well-respected sports media partners, the prestigious TVSA brings together sporting legends, high profile guests and executives from the sport media industry, whilst providing a platform to raise funds for PFC.

Tie Break Tens, the quick-fire tie-break tennis tournament which launched in December last year, will return for its second edition on October 23rd at the Erste Bank Open 500 - the ATP World Tour 500 stop in Vienna.

FIFA Council Member Michel D’Hooghe, European Commission Head of Sport Yves Le Lostecque and Commonwealth Games Federation CEO David Grevemberg announced as panellists H

SPORTELMonaco, the most influential business convention for the sports marketing & media industry, will take place this year from 24 to 27 October at the Grimaldi Forum of Monaco.

SPORTEL, the most influential business convention for the sports marketing & media industry, organizes the prestigious SPORTEL Awards, rewarding the best international sports videos and illustrated books of the year.

It is now time to cast your votes for the outstanding individuals from the global sports media industry who will be celebrated at the TV Sports Awards (TVSA) 2016 on 24th October at the Fairmont Hotel, Monte Carlo, Monaco.

“Time’s passed quickly since SPORTELAmerica welcomed you in Miami! Many of you have waited for this moment and it’s finally here - SPORTELAmerica will open doors for you again from March 14 to 16 in 20…

New revised criteria, reflecting the UK market’s global influence, will recognise work from multiple markets as the BT Sport Industry Awards 2017 opens for entries.

Speaking at the Press Conference Centre in Rio’s Barra Olympic Park this morning, Balázs Fürjes, the Budapest 2024 Bid Chairman, and members of “Team Budapest”, gave a much anticipated press conference to a group of international journalists.
Fürjes opened by saying that Budapest’s Olympic bid approach was one of “athletic determination”, to achieve “one single goal”.

LAUSANNE, Switzerland – During the 129th IOC Session in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, 3 August 2016, a successful vote was taken to add the following SportAccord Member sports to the Olympic Games Tokyo 2…

The nominees for the 2nd annual TV Sports Awards (TVSA) 2016 have been announced today.  The awards recognise and celebrate excellence in the sports media industry across eight categories. The event includes a gala dinner and auction, and will be held on Monday, 24th October at the Fairmont Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

As the final members of the Hungarian Team prepare to depart for Rio they will do so in the knowledge that both the President of Hungary, Mr. János Áder, and Prime Minister Mr. Viktor Orbán support them as they compete in the world’s greatest sporting spectacle – in person.

Hungary welcomed back Formula One for the thirtieth year running last weekend. Online tickets were completely sold out for the event, including children’s tickets and the Paddock Club. Last year’s event saw visitor numbers up by 10% hitting a record 186,000 visitors with the momentum set to continue this year.