Countdown has started for The International Sports Convention 2016. 150 days to go.

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– 18 sports conferences

– More than 150 speakers

– More than 2000 delegates

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– More than 64 countries to be represented

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World Rugby will broadcast this year’s U20 Championship to 111 countries around the world showing how big this tournament has become as an important event in the rugby calendar.

As the 12 teams get set for the tournament in Manchester, England, World Rugby has confirmed that the event from 7-25 June will be screened to more than 151 million homes.

Read more HERE.

The UEFA Executive Committee has given its support to president Michel Platini stating that it has “full confidence” in the Frenchman after he was handed a 90-day suspension by FIFA on Thursday. 

Platini was suspended along with FIFA President Sepp Blatter and FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke, who was suspended prior to Thursday. 

UEFA has called an emergency meeting of its Executive Committee for 15 October in Nyon, where all 54 member federations of UEFA will meet. 

European football’s governing body will not appoint a UEFA vice-president as an interim president at this particular time, due to Platini lodging an appeal against his suspension.

Platini released a strong statement on Thursday rejecting all allegations against him and a willingness to clear his name.

The statement said: “I reject all of the allegations that have been made against me, which are based on mere semblances and are astonishingly vague. Indeed, the wording of those allegations merely states that a breach of the FIFA Code of Ethics “seems to have been committed” and that a decision on the substance of the matter cannot be taken immediately.

“Despite the farcical nature of these events, I refuse to believe that this is a political decision taken in haste in order to taint a lifelong devotee of the game or crush my candidacy for the FIFA presidency.

“I want everyone to know my state of mind: more than a sense of injustice or a desire for revenge, I am driven by a profound feeling of staunch defiance. I am more determined than ever to defend myself before the relevant judicial bodies.

“I want to reiterate in the strongest possible terms that I will devote myself to ensuring that my good faith prevails. I have received numerous messages of support today from UEFA’s member associations and the other confederations encouraging me to continue my work serving football’s interests. Nothing will make me give up on that commitment.”

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Today, Etienne Thobois, CEO of Paris 2024, announced during a media round table that the French capital’s bid will have two presidents. 

Three-time Olympic canoeing champion Tony Estanguet will join Bernard Lapasset as co-president of the Paris bid for the 2024 Olympics, putting a top athlete at the forefront of the campaign.

Also, following the submission of Paris’ official application letter to the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the leaders of the city’s bid for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games have today set out further key elements of their campaign vision and concept.

Bernard Lapasset, President of Paris 2024, said:

“Paris has been working hard over the past two years to prepare its bid for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and we are delighted now to express key elements of our vision and concept following the submission of our application letter to the IOC. Paris 2024 would be the 100 year anniversary of the last time we hosted the Games so it is our promise to the Olympic Movement that a centenary Games here will be an outstanding celebration of Olympism and we would throw an amazing party to mark this momentous occasion.

“The Games in the birthplace of the founder of the modern Olympic Movement, Pierre de Coubertin, will additionally be a wonderful tribute to the powerful global legacy he helped to create. It will remind us of a great sporting past and the enduring nature of Olympic values as we look to the future embracing innovation and the ongoing importance of inspiration and education.”

Anne Hidalgo, the Mayor of Paris, said:

“Over the course of this bid campaign we will be highlighting Paris’ strength as one of the world’s most iconic, innovative, cosmopolitan, sporty and culturally rich cities whose historic landmarks and breath-taking venues would provide a stunning backdrop for the Games.

“We will show how our vision fits perfectly with the social, environmental and infrastructure plans of the city and how we are committed to creating new sporting opportunities for young people who will be inspired by the power of the Games. It is also very important that this bid has the support of all three levels of government which provides certainty to all our pledges.”

Tony Estanguet, IOC Member in France and three-time Olympic Gold Medallist, said:

“The French people have a passion not just for some but for all Olympic sport and this passion is embedded in French culture. The 2024 Games in Paris will add to this passion and boost interest and participation in all Olympic sport in Paris, across France and beyond.

“With a track record hosting a huge variety of sports in the recent past and over the next few years, as well as a being home to a large urban population of 11 million, Paris 2024 will deliver packed venues for every single sport across the Games.”

iSportconnect and Powerboat P1 are delighted to announce Omar Khan, Global Head of Sponsorship & Events at Lycamobile, Andrew Hore, CEO at Ospreys Rugby and Andrew Campbell, Head of Leisure, Events, Tourism & Sport at the University of Wales Trinity St. David, as being among the confirmed panellists for the powerboat experience rides and sports tourism business networking event in Cardiff.

The event will be held at Cardiff Bay this Friday (28 August) ahead of the P1 Welsh Grand Prix of the Sea taking place over the bank holiday weekend.

The event is free to attend and will look at how Wales has made such enormous strides in building its position in the global events industry and how to share in this ongoing success story.

Since joining Lycamobile in 2013 as their first ever Global Head of Sponsorship and Events, Omar Khan has used his pre-existing network to design and deliver a highly effective and strategic programme of investment in sports sponsorship and partnership marketing initiatives, restructuring the organisation to deliver the goals agreed by the board.

This portfolio has included establishing the company as the Official Mobile partner of the Test Match Grounds and Surrey County Cricket Club, West Ham United, Powerboat P1, with the British Film Institute, 20^thCentury Fox, the Conservatives Party and with the British Asian Trust.

Andrew Hore is a rugby union administrator and is the current CEO at Welsh regional side the Ospreys, leaving a High Performance/Elite Development role with the New Zealand Rugby Union in December 2007.

Previously Hore had been Wales national rugby union team Conditioning Director between 2002 and 2005, having previously held management roles with the Canterbury and Crusaders Rugby organisations in his native New Zealand, initially as the Performance manager, part of this role being responsible for initiating the first rugby academy in New Zealand.

Andrew Campell has over 25 years of experience in higher education, validating, managing and teaching on leisure, events, tourism and sport programmes, both within the UK and overseas.

He has developed many education and training initiatives in collaboration with public and private sector organisations, most recently with the Marriott Corporation. His research and consultancy interests lie within the fields of marketing, sustainability and transport.

Those attending the business forum at St. David’s Hotel in Cardiff Bay, which will be chaired by iSportconnect chairman Michael Cunnah and feature an interactive question time-style panel session, will be able to enjoy a thrilling ride in a P1 race boat in the afternoon before joining the networking session.

The event will be kicked off by a special introduction by P1 chief executive James Durbin. James initially joined P1 as a consultant in February 2010, before becoming a director and CEO in July 2012.

Durbin said: “There is certain to be an interesting and lively discussion as we look at the multi-billion pound sports tourism business and examine how Wales has become a significant player in hosting major events. The interactive panel session will debate strategies, benefits, opportunities, issues and potential pitfalls in what is now one of the fastest growing sectors of the huge travel and tourism industry.”

This is an invitation-only event, so to register your interest please email Sylvia-Line Lamaro at sylvia-line@isportconnect.com and indicate whether you would like to enjoy a P1 experience ride.

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The Pyeongchang 2018 Organising Committee has secured domestic sponsorship deals with Hyundai and Kia Motors for the 2018 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.

As part of the agreement, viagra 40mg Hyundai and Kia Motors will provide 4, for sale 100 automobiles along with a monetary sponsorship for the Games operations.

Read more HERE.

The PGA European Tour has appointment Keith Pelley as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Pelley will begin the role this summer and will replace George O’Grady, capsule who announced in November 2014 that he would be stepping down from the role.

Keith Pelley, 51, has had a long career in sport and media and is currently the President of Canadian media company Rogers Media.

“I am very honoured to be joining The European Tour as its new CEO at an exciting stage in its development,” said Pelley.  

“The Tour already has a highly regarded reputation and I look forward to building on this using my previous experience in both media and sports to ensure it remains at forefront of the game across the globe.”

David Williams, Chairman of The European Tour said: “I am delighted to welcome Keith Pelley to The European Tour as our new Chief Executive.  Keith’s proven track record, extensive experience and outstanding leadership skills in both sport and media will be invaluable as we continue to further develop our strategy.  

George O’Grady, who will continue in the role of Chief Executive until Keith takes office officially, said: “I look forward to welcoming Keith to The European Tour and ensuring a smooth transition as I continue to develop my new role. I am certain that Keith will bring a fresh and business-focused perspective to the Tour.”

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FIFA has confirmed that Hawk-Eye will be the official goal-line technology (GLT) provider for the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2015.

The tournament will take place in Canada June 6th and will be the first time GLT has been used at a Women’s World Cup.

Full story HERE.