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Tokyo 2020 Proposes Five Additional Sports for Inclusion at Olympic Games

Fujio Mitarai, <a href= viagra usa Chair of the Additional Event Programme Panel” alt=”FujioMitarai_Tokyo2020″ border=”0″ src=”images/stories/news/FeaturedReleases/FujioMitarai_Tokyo2020.jpg” class=”caption” />The Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee has confirmed it has proposed 18 additional events from five sports to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for inclusion at the 2020 Olympics.

The five sports are; Baseball/Softball, Karate, Skateboard, Sports Climbing and Surfing.

Due to Agenda 2020 Tokyo 2020 has become the first Organising Committee to be given the opportunity to present additional sports to be included into the Olympics.

The final decision will be made by the IOC at the 129th IOC Session in Rio in August 2016.

“Each of the eight shortlisted international federations amply demonstrated their potential to add to the value of the Games and I would like to take this opportunity to extend my sincere thanks to each of them for their outstanding efforts,” said Fujio Mitarai, Chair of the Additional Event Programme Panel.

“We firmly believe that by connecting with youth, bringing to life Olympic Agenda 2020 and the Tokyo 2020 vision, our proposal constitutes the best possible package that will add the most value to the Games.”

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iSportconnect Joins P1 for Sports Action Business Event in Wales

P1 has announced that it will be staging a powerboat experience rides and sports tourism business networking event in Cardiff on 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.

P1 chief executive James Durbin, medstore explains: “We partner with the Welsh Government and work with Cardiff City Council to stage our annual race event at Cardiff Bay, viagra 40mg and we are very much aware of the Government’s commitment to attracting major sporting events to Wales to create a business stimulus and tourism growth.

“Sports tourism is a multi-billion pound business, medicine and one of the fastest growing sectors of the huge travel and tourism industry, and Wales certainly punches well above its weight to now be regarded as a big fish in a very big pond.”

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.

Michael Cunnah said: “It will be a great double bill of on-the-water fun with the P1 team giving everyone the opportunity to take a close look at the world of powerboat and jet ski racing, followed by a lively debate on the global business of sports tourism that attracts extensive media coverage, investment, political interest as well as travellers and sports fans.”

P1 will be announcing the panel members soon, together with details of some additional afternoon entertainment.

Durbin added: “We think the mix of sport, entertainment and business in a great location is an appealing one.”

This is an invitation-only event. To register your interest please email Sylvia-Line Lamaro at sylvia-line@isportconnect.com by Friday 21st August and indicate whether you would like to enjoy a P1 experience ride.

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Philippines Reveal “Innovative and Game-Changing” Bid to Host 2019 FIBA World Cup

The Philippines have unviled details of their bid to host the 2019 FIBA basketball World Cup.

The host nation for the tournament will be announced by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) on 7^th August 2015 in Tokyo.

“While there is still much work ahead for the final weeks of the bid campaign, unhealthy we are hugely excited by the opportunities the Philippines 2019 bid offers our country and, vitally, the sport of basketball around the world,” said Manuel V. Pangilinan, President of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (Basketball Federation of the Philippines).

“We believe we are presenting FIBA with a passionate, innovative and game changing vision from a country on the move.”

Full story HERE.

SPECIAL REPORT: UK in Need For More NBA, According to iSporconnect Discussion

By Christian Radnedge

The UK is crying out for more basketball, order particularly from the NBA – that’s according to the results of iSportconnect’s Live Discussion this week.

iSportconnect discussed the topic of the growth of the NBA together with Euroleague in the European region but it was the UK market that was apparently the most neglected.

The NBA were in London in January this year and sold out the O2 Arena in Greenwich when the New York Knicks took on the Milwaukee Bucks.

Bearing that in mind though, ampoule there is still not a huge amount of participation at grassroots level – which Romain Hanskens (@teamfrozzie) put down to a variety of factors:

Success in growing the game worldwide could be down to pushing certain individuals, price such as LeBron James.

The Cleveland Cavaliers star was influential in Miami Heat’s championship wins in the last four years, and his return to Cleveland has seen them surge to this season’s playoffs.

Sports journalist Ian Hodge pointed out just how significant James’s impact had been:

Elsewhere, the future of adidas was put into question after it was discussed how they would be ending their parternship with the NBA.

Their deal runs out in 2017 and Nike and Under Armour have been touted as potential replacements:

So what do you think? Does the UK need more marketing from big basketball organisations like NBA and Euroleague or should growth be driven solely by the government?

GB basketball had to secure emergency funding last year of around £1.4 million.

And what’s next for adidas? Does the end of their NBA partnership spell trouble for the company? It means from 2017 they will no longer be partnering with a major national league in the US.

Join in the discussion and watch our interview with NBA Managing Director and Senior Vice President, EMEA, Benjamin Morel.

Repucom Hire Dr. Jan Lehmann as Executive Vice President Business and Client Solutions

Repucom has appointed Dr. Jan Lehmann as its Executive Vice President Business and Client Solutions. Lehmann will report directly to Stephan Schröder, ailment Repucom’s Managing Director DACH and Glenn Lovett, denture Repucom’s President of Global Strategy.

Lehmann will support Repucom’s top clients in the DACH region as well as helping to grow the overall consulting business across Europe.

Jan Lehmann, on his new role as Executive Vice President Business and Client Solutions, Repucom, said: “It is my goal to actively leverage Repucom’s consulting business both across the DACH region, but also importantly across Europe.”

“Due to my previous role with the German Football League (DFL), I have a breadth of knowledge within the football business and will be utilising this expertise in supporting and growing Repucom’s consultancy business throughout the region.

“I want to strengthen especially Repucom’s football business and in collaboration with our consultants in the UK and Germany, enlarge Repucom’s position as continental Europe’s leading consultancy in sports business.”

The Best Technology in Sport Revealed at 2015 Sports Technology Awards

Mercedes’ Tech Chief, sale O2, Chelsea FC, Jaguar and Team Sky Amongst the Victors

Friday (27th^th March 2015) saw the winners of the 2015 Sports Technology Awards announced in London.

The ceremony proved its global standing with major brands and innovative start-ups from around the World walking away with prizes.

Successful brands were selected by the elite of sport including former FA Vice-Chairman, David Dein, Olympic gold medallist, Marlon Devonish, international referee, Nigel Owens, as well as representatives from The British Olympic Association, Major League Gaming and Twitter.

Two new awards made their debuts at this year’s ceremony. The inaugural ‘Sports Technology Innovator’, was awarded to Mercedes AMG Petronas Technical Chief, Paddy Lowe, for his contribution to Mercedes’ domination of the 2014 F1 season.

Also debuting was the ‘Sport England Sports Technology Design Challenge’.

Run in partnership with Sport England, the award honoured the technology which best facilitated the participation in sport of more women, young people or people with disabilities.

J.A.S. Product Design Services received this award, which includes a £10,000 bursary to develop its vision, with a concept that allows anyone with a disability to row.

Rebecca Hopkins, Director of the Sports Technology Awards, said ‘Sports technology is, arguably, the most exciting and impactful area of development in sport today – as well as the most diverse.

We saw a huge variety of businesses enter the awards and our winners run the gauntlet from start up to multinational.

Thanks to our rigerous judging process and the extensive knowledge of our judging panel, winning a Sports Technology Award is a significant achievement and the industry would be well advised to keep a close eye on the work of these companies.’

The other categories showcased an extensive array of technologies including equipment, apparel, wearable and venue technology and apps, with O2, Chelsea FC, Powerboat P1, Jaguar and Team Sky amongst the winners.

For a full list of winners or for more information about the Sports Technology Awards please visit www.sportstechnologyawards.com.

WSA Confirm Prize-Fund Increase For Tournament of Champions

The Promoters of the J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions have confirmed that the 2015 Women’s Squash Association WSA Gold event will be boosted by a 20% prize-fund rise.

The squash spectator event is one of the world’s major squash championships and will take place at Grand Central Terminal in New York from 16-23 January 2015.

“As we celebrate 18 years of hosting the J.P. Morgan Tournament of Champions in Grand Central Terminal, I am delighted to announce that we are increasing the prize money for the men’s and women’s draws,” said John Nimick, President of Event Engine, Inc., the tournament promoter.

“All the very best players compete here – they love the spectacular Grand Central venue, the New York energy and the world’s most knowledgeable, and vocal, spectators.

“The players always give us their very best – and we are proud to reward their skill and dedication by increasing the prize money.”

The $60,000 WSA Gold event is expected to draw the world’s top players, led by defending champion Nicol David.

J.P Morgan, a global financial services company, has committed to a three-year sponsorship renewal and is returning as the title sponsor of the tournament for the seventh year.

Marussia Becomes Final Team to Sign Ecclestone Deal

Marussia has become the 11^th and final Formula One team to agree a commercial deal with Bernie Ecclestone that keeps them in F1 until the end of 2020.

The other ten teams had already signed an agreement with F1 chief Ecclestone to remain a part of the programme, sale whilst Marussia continued with their talks over a new version of the Concorde Agreement.

They have now signed a deal of their own which will strengthen their position in F1.

Team sporting director Graeme Lowdon said: “We have signed up and we are very pleased to get it completed. It has taken a long time, order but the key thing for us is that the deal is now agreed and we can look forward to racing for many years to come.”

Lowdon added: “The big thing is how we are seen externally.People have wondered why we didn’t have an agreement [with Ecclestone], but now we do and that will change is how people perceive us.”

Delhi High Court Refuses to Ban IPL Matches

The Delhi High Court refused to ban the remaining Indian Premier League (IPL) games and said that the apex court had already dealt with the matter.

The Supreme Court rejected a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) to stay the PL playoff matches on Tuesday and a similar case has been thrown out in Delhi.

A division bench of Chief Justice D. Murugesan and Justice Jayant Nath refused to hear the probe into the spot fixing case but did agree to hear another issue – that the IPL be segregated from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

The bench said: “Supreme Court has already dealt with the issue of banning the IPL and monitoring of probe… Counsel is also not pressing for the above prayers and for another prayer of the plea seeking segregation of IPL from BCCI, counsel to amend the prayer.”

Petitioner NGO Association for Social and Humanitarian Affairs said: “The IPL’s model seems to be designed specifically to suit the requirements of the mafia to quickly and efficiently churn huge sums of money using the routes of hawala.

The petition read: “The strategic time out of two to three minutes while the game is being played is misused as being the only opportunity for interactions between the players and the bookies to influence the result of the match and session and thereby cheat the nation.”

Liu Jun appointed Inter CEO amid Bolingbroke exit

Liu Jun, medstore the vice-president of the Suning Sports Group, capsule has been appointed Inter Milan CEO following the resignation of Michael Bolingbroke.

Bolingbroke, who formerly served as CEO at Manchester United, joined Inter three years ago, after the Italian club was purchased by Erick Thohir.

Chinese retail giant, Suning, took control of 70 percent of Inter Milan in June, with Thohir retaining 30.

Bolingbroke’s exit was announced just weeks after coach Frank de Boer was sacked by the club. Suning will serve as interim CEO until a permanent successor is appointed.

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