Dubai Opt not to Host 2016 SportAccord Convention

October 29, 2015

Dubai has pulled out of talks to stage the 2016 SportAccord Convention. 

The city was keen to host the convention again after it was first held in Dubai in 2010. 

However despite talks taking place over the past weeks, rx the decision was taken to no longer explore the possibility of hosting the convention in 2016.

A Dubai spokesperson said: “Following a successful SportAccord Convention in 2010, ailment Dubai was keen to explore the possibility of hosting the event again in 2016. However, having been in discussions for the past few weeks with all those involved, a decision was taken not to proceed further on this occasion.

“Sport and events remain a strategic priority for Dubai and, while supporting SportAccord in the future has not been ruled out, our focus now is on the major events due to take place in Dubai over the next few months including the FINA Swimming World Cup, the BWF Dubai World Super Series Finals and the Dubai Tour among many others.”