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Bridgestone Corporation to Become Worldwide Paralympic Partner

The International Paralympic Committee has announced that tire and rubber manufacturer Bridgestone Corporation will serve as the organization’s seventh worldwide Paralympic partner. Already a worldwide Olympic partner through 2024, Bridgestone now has global rights to promote the Paralympic movement over the same period. “We are absolutely delighted that Bridgestone will become the IPC’s seventh worldwide Paralympic […]

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USOC Board Chair Larry Probst to Step Down

The United States Olympic Committee has announced that Larry Probst will step down as chair of the board at the end of the 2018 and will be succeeded Susanne Lyons. Lyons is a member of the USOC’s board and served as the USOC’s interim CEO from February 28–August 20, until Sarah Hirshland was appointed CEO in July. Lyons will begin her four-year […]

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This Week in Team USA: September 3, 2018

SportsTravel is proud to partner with the U.S. Olympic Committee to provide this update on Team USA events taking place this week. Below is an upcoming event and information on how to learn more.   25th Disabled Water Ski National Championships Date: September 5–8 Venue: Twin Oaks Lakes in Paducah, Kentucky Event description: The Disabled […]

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USA Volleyball to Host 2019–2021 FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nations League Finals

USA Volleyball  will host the next three editions of the FIVB Men’s Volleyball Nations League (VNL) Finals from 2019 to 2021. The announcement was made by the FIVB, the sport’s international federation, at the 2018 VNL Finals in Lille, France. Launched by the FIVB in 2018, the Volleyball Nations League is a competition for the top men’s and women’s […]

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