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South Korea YOG fan engagement in Metaverse

IOC launches first virtual world

Fans around the world are now able to engage, for the first time ever, with the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) like never before through a Metaverse. ‘IOC’ stated that the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Gangwon 2024 Organising Committee (YOGOC) and the Gangwon-do Province (South... » Read more


Funding deal for Memphis stadium revamp

Ownership of Univ of Memphis stadium transferred

Memphis City Council (US) has given the green light to a deal which allocates $120 million to the University of Memphis for renovations to Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Commercial Appeal said the deal also hands over ownership of the stadium, home of the Memphis Tiger football program, to the... » Read more


Contingency plans for Paris 2024 opening

Backup plan for Paris 2024 opening ceremony

Organisers of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games have revealed contingency plans are in place for the opening ceremony to be moved from the River Seine in case of a major security alert. Reuters said that French President Emmanuel Macron revealed the event could be moved when asked if... » Read more


Orlando Amway Center now Kia Center

Amway Center naming rights

Say ‘Hello’ to the Kia Center, Orlando’s (US) premier downtown sports and entertainment destination. ‘KIA Center’ stated that formerly known as the Amway Center, the award-winning arena in Orlando, Florida (US) has a new name but one can still expect incredibly diverse programing... » Read more


CAA ICON on fans’ pulse on St. James’ Park

Newcastle United hires CAA Icon

The Premier League team Newcastle United F.C. have appointed the strategic management consulting firm CAA ICON to administer and run the fan survey as part of a broader feasibility study at their home facility – the St. James’ Park in Newcastle upon Tyne, England (UK) – before making... » Read more


Dammam Stadium construction work

Dammam Stadium construction will start mid-year

The Ministry of Sports has received offers from the contracting companies to build the new Dammam Stadium in Saudi Arabia which will have a capacity to hold 40,000 spectators. Construction work is expected to begin in July and work is scheduled to be completed by December 2025. ‘MEED’ stated... » Read more


El Campín Stadium project gets underway

Bogotá to develop new El Campín Sports and Cultural Complex

Officials in the City of Bogotá in Colombia have given the green light for work to start on the redevelopment of El Campín Stadium after a Public Private Partnership (PPP) deal was sealed. Idrd.gov.co said the work will be carried out to modernize the 174,000 m2 plot of land where the stadium... » Read more


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