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Oxford United plans all-electric stadium

First E-Stadium planned in Oxford

Oxford United FC has unveiled plans to build the first stadium in England powered solely by electricity to create a sustainable new home. As part of the club’s pledge to deliver a state-of-the-art stadium it has outlined further details behind the proposed low-impact development. The club would... » Read more


Beijing wins 2029 World Aquatics bonanza

Beijing to host World Aquatics 2029

World Aquatics has picked Beijing to host the 2029 World Championships. Swimming World Magazine said the games will be organized by the China Swimming Association and the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports. It will also include the World Aquatics Masters Championships later that year. The flagship... » Read more


Populous-conceptualized India sports enclave

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave in Ahmedabad

The design firm Populous are proud and honored to have worked with the Government of Gujarat (State in India) to develop the masterplan and concept design for the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave in Ahmedabad (City in Gujarat). A ‘LinkedIn Post By Siddharth Soni, Principal, Populous’... » Read more


Saudi Arabia pockets snooker ‘major’

Snooker tournament heads to Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia is set to host the unofficial “fourth Major” of snooker as part of a 10-year deal with the Kingdom. Yahoo! Finance said a prize pot of £2 million will be on offer in Riyadh in August, while the World Pool Championships will head to Jeddah in June. The World Snooker Tour and World... » Read more


Auckland venue to mirror Sydney Opera House

New stadium in Aukland revealed

The global design team behind the proposed new downtown stadium at Quay Park (New Zealand) believe that the arena could one day become Auckland’s version of the Sydney Opera House. ‘nzherald.co.nz’ stated that the detailed plans were revealed recently for the 15-hectare precinct, also known... » Read more


Old Trafford Wembley-look rejig mixed response

Sir Jim Ratcliffe on a new ManUnited Stadium

The British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has targeted delivering a new Old Trafford to become the ‘Wembley of the North’. ‘Daily Mail Online’ stated that the INEOS billionaire has entered into a dialog with the Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham after buying a 25 percent stake in the... » Read more


‘Yay’ for Germany Ludwigsparkstadion revamp

Green light for renovation of Ludwigspark

The City Council has given the green light for the renovation and expansion of the Ludwigsparkstadion in Saarbrücken, Germany. Accordingly, among other upgrade works, the capacity of the stadium will be increased from the current 16,000 to 18,500. ‘sr.de’ stated that the Saarbrücken City... » Read more


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