The International Judo Federation (IJF) has announced that Amsterdam will stage the 2015 IJF World Championships Veterans and the 2015 IJF World Championships Kata.
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NRL Take Over Gold Coast Titans
The National Rugby League (NRL) have taken ownership of the Gold Coast Titans after the club was placed into voluntary administration.
The club were unable to meet their financial obligations which resulted in the governing body stepping in.
Full story HERE.
Eugenie Bouchard Signs on With WME-IMG Agency
Canadian female tennis star Eugenie Bouchard has signed a marketing deal with WME-IMG.
The company will handle all of the 20-year-old’s global marketing and management requirements.
More on this story HERE.
Soccerex and the AFDP Renew Partnership For the Asian Forum
Soccerex and the Asian Football Development Project (AFDP) have cemented their commitment to the development of football across Asia by signing a new two-year deal to host the Soccerex Asian Forum in Jordan, symptoms with next year’s edition taking place on 14-15 April.
The deal, buy signed by Soccerex CEO Duncan Revie and Chairman and Founder of the AFDP HRH Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein of Jordan, viagra usa will see the two organisations working side-by-side over the coming two years to strengthen and improve the business side of the game in Asia whilst raising awareness for a number of social causes being carried out across the continent.
Building upon on the success of last year’s Forum, the event will continue to be a gateway to Asia for the world of football and will bring together 1,000 of the leading administrators, business figures, brands and footballing legends in Asian football with their global counterparts for two days of networking, learning and business.
Commenting on the renewal, HRH Prince Ali said: “The signing of this new agreement reinforces the commitment our two organisations made to the development of Asian football last year. I’m very pleased to be working alongside Soccerex again to capitalise on the business and social development opportunities created by the market and to provide a platform which will unite Asian football.”
Soccerex CEO Duncan Revie said: “Our new partnership with the Asian Football Development Project will allow us to build upon the solid foundations we created last year and really establish the Asian Forum in Jordan. As we found out, the Asian market is a hotbed for football business and a region where football plays a central role in social development.
“We couldn’t ask for a greater host and partner than his HRH Prince Ali and his team and I’m looking forward to returning to Jordan early next year.”
Pakistan Court Orders Cricket Elections to be Held in Two Weeks
The top of Pakistani cricket has been trown into further disarray after a court ordered elections for the board chairman to be held in two weeks.
The Islamabad High Court’s ruling appears to have halted moves by a new Interim Management Committee (IMC) to delay the choice of a permanent chairman for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
The PCB has been in turmoil since May, after the islamabad court removed former chairman Zaka Ashraf for the “dubious” process by which he earned the position.
The journalist Najam Sethi was named interim chairman in June by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, before a court ordered elections to be held on October 18 a month later.
The Prime Minister appointed the IMC to take over the day-to-day running of the IMC last week in a bid to steady the ship. The IMC wanted to delay elections to allow various local cricket associations to settle outstanding legal issues. However, High Court judge Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui ordered the Election Commission of Pakistan to move ahead with elections today.
PCB legal advisor Taffazul Rizvi has said the elections are to be held by November 2.
Canal Plus Afrique Nets Major Football Agreement
Broadcaster Canal Plus Afrique have agreed a major deal with the Confederation of African Football (CAF), cheap which will see the company air several football tournaments across the next seven years.
The agreement, doctor which covers much of French-speaking Africa, order will cover high-profile tournaments such as the African Cup of Nations and the African Champions League.
The 2017 edition of the African Cup of Nations begins in just over a month, with defending Champions Ivory Coast amongst the countries to benefit from the new TV deal.
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6 reasons to attend 6 Day Cycling
1) Return to the Olympic VeloPark, case home of the London 2012 cycling events.
Centred on the iconic, sale award-winning, 6,000-seat velodrome, where Sir Chris Hoy and his Team GB and Paralympics GB compatriots set the London 2012 Games alight, Lee Valley VeloPark is the home of the 6-Day cycling event.
2) See world class cycling talent compete
Sir Bradley Wiggins has announced he will join up with fellow British legend Mark Cavendish for the six-day event from October 25 to 30 and isn’t discounting another triumph to add to an already overflowing list.
3) Goodbye Sir Bradley, Watch Bradley Wiggins in one of his last outings before retirement
Talking of Sir Bradley Wiggins, he has announced he will be retiring in November, so this could be one last opportunity to see him take to the bike.
4) Great quality food, drink and hospitality
Sportsworld presents two exclusive VIP opportunities at Six Day London
Both hospitality packages take you to the centre of the track, deep inside the arena. Providing you with a remarkable viewing location and granting you unrivalled proximity to the World’s best riders, our VIP areas ensure that you are right at the heart of the electric atmosphere and all of entertainment that goes with it. A uniquely Six Day experience, you won’t have watched sport like this before.
5) Experience the unique atmosphere of 6-day cycling
Six Day events also offer a unique, party like atmosphere, providing great music and entertainment as a backdrop to the drama on the track.
6) Round off a summer of sport following a successful Rio Games for GB cycling.
Great Britain topped the cycling medal table, winning six gold medals on the track, including three between Laura Trott and Sir Bradley Wiggins.
The British team won five gold medals, four silver and one bronze in nine out of 10 track cycling events.
Hospitality tickets for 6 Day Cycling are still available to book through Sportsworld HERE.
NFL take a ride with Ford
Ford and the National Football League are teaming up on a three-year partnership establishing Ford trucks as ‘Official Truck of the NFL.’
“America’s truck leader is teaming up with organizers of the nation’s favorite sport to put the spotlight on fans and players who show toughness, smarts and determination on and off the field, and who deserve to be recognized for that,” says Mark LaNeve, Ford Motor Company vice president, U.S. marketing, sales and service.
“Both brands – each a leader in its category and known for toughness, capability, excellence and innovation – are coming together to give fans exclusive access to events and games, and to highlight players in a new way.”
Renie Anderson, NFL senior vice president added; “Just like our fans and players, Ford trucks and the NFL are always working to reach the next level through hard work, grit and commitment, which makes this partnership a natural fit,” sponsorship and partnership management.
“We’re proud to be partnering with such a legendary American brand and look forward to helping Ford trucks become synonymous with the country’s most popular sports league.”
Seven Network secure 2017 Rugby League World Cup
The Seven Network in Australia have claimed the broadcast rights to the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.
The network will showcase all 28 matches live on one of their channels during the event between October 27 and December 2 next year.
The move marks the first time major rugby league matches played in Australia will not be broadcast the Nine network since the ABC simulcast Fox Sports’ coverage of the Super League in 1997.
It’s also the first time another commercial free-to-air broadcaster has won the rights to matches played inAustralia since the Seven Network last broadcast Test matches in 1992.
Seven West managing director and CEO Tim Worner said: “Our securing of the Cup is yet another step in our development as we build the platforms to create our future,”