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Colin Smith ISU

International Skating Union Names Colin Smith as Director General

The International Skating Union has announced the appointment of Colin Smith as its new director general to succeed Fredi Schmid, who has been the ISU director general since 1996 and retires effective at the end of 2023. Smith previously worked as chief tournaments and events officer and chief operating officer for the World Cup at […]

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Boccia Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne to Host USA Boccia 2023 National Championships

Visit Fort Wayne and Turnstone Center will host the USA Boccia 2023 National Championships, August 3-6 at the Plassman Athletic Center at Turnstone, the first time for a boccia national to be held in Indiana. Boccia is an inclusive sport for seated athletes with and without disabilities. It can be played individually, in pairs or […]

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Ignite the Spark

USA Triathlon Unveils Ignite the Spark Campaign

USA Triathlon and the USA Triathlon Foundation has unveiled its Ignite the Spark campaign, a marketing and fundraising initiative that celebrates the multisport community, with one year to go until the opening ceremonies for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games in Paris. The campaign serves to empower triathletes — from U.S. Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls to […]

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Indigenous Games

Calgary Will Host 2027 North American Indigenous Games

Calgary has been chosen to host the 2027 North American Indigenous Games, the largest multi-sport and culture event for Indigenous youth. The Games, which take place every four years, will return to the province of Alberta, where they started more than 30 years ago. The bid was prepared by Tourism Calgary in partnership with Tsuut’ina […]

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Mary Kimball
Mary Kimball will leave US Quadball after eight total years with the organization. Photo by Michael Vong

Executive Director Mary Kimball Leaving US Quadball

US Quadball has announced that Executive Director Mary Kimball will transition out of USQ on July 28 to pursue other opportunities. Kimball joined US Quadball in 2015, first as the assistant events manager for World Cup 8. She was promoted to events manager and later became events director in 2016. She was hired as executive […]

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Tony Estanguet and Mathieu Lehanneur
Tony Estanguet, a French slalom canoeist and a three-time Olympic champion (left) and Mathieu Lehanneur, the artist behind the Paris 2024 Torch, unveil the new design.

Paris 2024 Reveals Torch Design; Receives Positive Feedback on Games

With one year left before the start of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, organizers have revealed the torch which will carry the Olympic and Paralympic Flames, bringing the Games to France 100 years after the last Olympic Summer Games were held in Paris. The Olympic Torch Relay will begin in Marseille on May 8, 2024, […]

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Maui Invitational

Loaded Maui Invitational Field Unveiled for 2023

The bracket has been released for the 2023 Maui Jim Maui Invitational, which will celebrate its 40th anniversary at the Lahaina Civic Center in Maui, Hawaii, from November 20-22. The first-round will feature Tennessee against Syracuse and Purdue facing Gonzaga in the morning session. In the afternoon session, Kansas will face host Chaminade, followed by […]

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USA Team Handball

Martin Branick Named CEO of USA Team Handball

USA Team Handball has promoted its interim chief executive officer Martin Branick to the permanent position as leader of the national governing body for the sport. “As interim CEO, Martin demonstrated a strong passion for the sport and keen knowledge of this organization,” said Michael Wall, USA Team Handball president and chairman. “We are thrilled […]

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SFIA Running USA

Sports & Fitness Industry Association and Running USA Announce Partnership

The Sports & Fitness Industry Association and Running USA have announced a strategic partnership that will benefit members of both organizations. “We’re elated to partner with SFIA and create new research initiatives for brands and events in the running space,” said Christine Bowen, chief operating officer of Running USA. “For more than 20 years, Running […]

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