Uğur Erdener appointed as new SportAccord President
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Prof Dr Uğur Erdener, the President of World Archery, has been appointed unanimously by the Executive Committee as the new President of SportAccord, the global sports event organisation that is governed by stakeholders representing Olympic and non-Olympic International Federations (IFs). Prof Dr Uğur Erdener has served as President of World Archery since 2005 and has been an IOC Member since […]
Stellar speaker line-up to kick off IF Forum 2023 as global sports leaders gather in Lausanne
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Gender equity and equality in sport will be among the hot topics tackled today as the IF (International Federation) Forum 2023 opens in Lausanne with hundreds of influential decision-makers from the global sports movement in attendance. Under the theme of ‘Sport (R)evolution’, the three-day event will get underway at the Olympic Museum, with expert speakers lined […]
AIMS Praises World Combat Games 2023
5 AIMS sports were involved in the 2023 World Combat Games, namely, Aikido, Arm Wrestling, Ju Jitsu, Kendo and Savate. All of them have extended their highest praises to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the organization of the World Combat Games 2023. The first and second AIMS Vice Presidents, Mr. Panagiotis Theodoropoulos who is […]
World Combat Games: Bringing the World to Saudi Arabia, and Saudi Arabia to the World
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – As the Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games approach the midway point of their 11 days of competition, World Combat Games Chair Stephan Fox says the multisport event is not only well on its way to leaving a lasting legacy for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, it is also playing a part in […]
Day 3 Features Fierce Final Battles in Sumo and Wushu At the World Combat Games 2023
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – The final battles in Sumo and Wushu were the highlight of Day 3 at the multisport 2023 World Combat Games taking place in the Saudi Arabian capital Riyadh. After the riveting performances from the 40 male and 40 female sumotori competing in their respective light-, middle- and heavyweight categories a day earlier, […]
Peace and Sport Middle East Forum Part of the World Combat Games 2023
The Peace and Sports Middle East Forum took place today at the Diplomatic Quarter in the beautiful city of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as an integral part of the World Combat Games 2023. The central theme of the forum, “SPORT IS AN ANSWER FOR PEACE”, was introduced by Mr. Joël Bouzou OLY, the President and Founder […]
Countdown to the World Combat Games 2023: All Systems Go in Riyadh
With the countdown clock now at 10 days, anticipation is steadily rising ahead of the third edition of the World Combat Games, set to take place this 20-30 October in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh. The local organizing committee is in the final stages of the operational readiness phase, with preparations being fine-tuned ahead […]
Saudi Arabia 93rd National Day
30 Days Until Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games:Tickets Now Available with a Limited Time Offer Celebrating Saudi National Day
Limited-time All-Day tickets launched for local and international fight fans Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – September 20, 2023 – With 30 days remaining on the countdown clock, the organizing committee the Riyadh 2023 World Combat Games has unveiled a special offer to celebrate Saudi Arabia’s upcoming National Day. Fight fans who purchase their tickets between today and September […]
Birmingham to Host SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit 2024 as global sports industry re-focuses for growth
SportAccord is delighted to confirm Birmingham as Host City for the 18th edition of SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit at a time when the global sports industry is re-focusing for growth, recognising that creating real connections and new partnerships with meaningful actions is now more important than ever. The SportAccord World Sport & Business Summit […]