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Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium
Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium is one of the new venues built for this winter's FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

World Cup Host Qatar Wins Rights for 2023 Asian Cup

With the World Cup in Qatar weeks away, the country was selected Monday as host of the 2023 Asian Cup by the Asian Football Confederation to replace China, which pulled out as host because of COVID regulations. Qatar beat bids from South Korea and Indonesia to host a tournament that could yet be played in […]

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eNASCAR iRacing Series Championship Held Live at NASCAR Hall of Fame

NASCAR and iRacing has announced that the eNASCAR Coca-Cola iRacing Series will stage an in-person event for the first time in series history as part of its 2022 season finale on October 25 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The series’ championship four drivers will compete live at the NASCAR Hall of Fame for the series title […]

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Coaches Versus Racism to Host HBCU Roundball Classic in Houston

Coaches vs. Racism, a national non-profit, will host its second annual HBCU Roundball Classic on December 13 and December 17 in Houston, highlighted by a series of HBCU programs going up against teams including the University of Houston and Texas Tech University. “Coaches Vs. Racism was built to shine a spotlight on systemic racism and […]

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Adapted Sport LABS 2022 Announces Full Speaker Lineup

The third annual Adapted Sport Leadership & Business Symposium (LABS), presented by All In Sport Consulting, will have a full lineup of sessions and speakers for the two-day virtual conference on October 19–20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. MT each day. LABS 2022 keynote speakers Dr. Roberta Kraus from the Center for Sport Psychology […]

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West Monroe Invests in $22 Million Sports Tourism Complex

West Monroe, Louisiana, has begun construction on a 112,000 square-foot indoor sports complex designed to host youth and amateur sports tournaments, events and to provide a state-of-the-art asset to serve local residents. “We are incredibly excited to see construction well underway of the West Monroe Sports & Events Center,” said West Monroe Mayor Staci Mitchell. […]

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ASM Global Names Liam Thornton as EVP, Real Estate Strategy

ASM Global has named Liam Thornton as executive vice president for strategy and development to expand its project development program, making him responsible for strategic planning, market research, site selection and more. “We already have unmatched scale and worldwide experience with a multitude of stadiums, arenas, theaters, entertainment centers, convention/event spaces and consumer touchpoints as […]

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AAU Junior Olympics Heading to Houston Again

The AAU Junior Olympic Games will be held in Houston in 2025, 2027 and 2031, making the Texas destination the second-most utilized host city in AAU Junior Olympic Games history. The AAU Junior Olympic Games is the largest national multi-sport event for youth in the United States. Houston has hosted the Games in 2012, 2016, […]

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Dalton State to Host 2024 NAIA Men’s Golf National Championship

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics has selected Dalton State (Georgia) as the host of the 2024 NAIA Men’s Golf National Championship at the Dalton Golf and Country Club in Dalton. Dalton State is a first time host of the event. The 2024 NAIA Men’s Golf National Championship is scheduled for May 21-24. The 2023 […]

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IBA Defies IOC, Welcomes Back Russian and Belarusian Boxers and Flags

The International Boxing Association, whose Russian president recently overcame a challenge to his position, has defied the International Olympic Committee and announced all Russian and Belarusian athletes will be allowed to compete and have their respective flags shown and anthems played at competition, the first international federation to lift its ban that had been in […]

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Visit Rapid City Welcomes Sports Commission

Visit Rapid City is expanding its marketing initiatives with the launch of a sports commission which will drive year-round events to the South Dakota destination and increase tourism to the region. “Standing up a sports commission in Rapid City has been a priority for this community for years,” said Brook Kaufman, president and chief executive […]

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