Category: News

‘Coliseum’ set for maiden LATAM online meet

Article posted by Coliseum, June 22^nd, 2021

‘Coliseum’s long suit is its international conferences held every year. It provides the perfect platform to venue virtuosos the world over to do a step-by-step examination of the various issues being faced by the sports venue sector – and herein lies the flavor of ‘Coliseum’... » Read more

Saudi Arabia go whole hog on sports economy

Article posted by Coliseum, June 22^nd, 2021

Saudi Arabia is going the whole hog to boost sports economy and in this connection it is inviting global investors to take full ownership of clubs, academies and centers across 27 of its most popular sports. The ‘Arab News’ stated that the Ministry of Sport launched on June 21st NAFES, a new... » Read more

Germany surfers in for rollicking time!

Article posted by Coliseum, June 22^nd, 2021

The Hallbergmoos Municipality in Munich (Germany) gave the thumbs-up for construction to begin on Surftown, a work-life development project centered on an Endless Surf wave pool. The whole development will break ground in the latter part of 2021 and will get rolling by 2023. ‘Wavepool Mag’... » Read more

Qatar FIFA showcase to greet only jabbed fans

Article posted by Coliseum, June 22^nd, 2021

Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani has announced that Doha is seeking to provide one million doses of coronavirus vaccine to fans attending the 2022 World Cup in the country, the State media reported on June 20th. ‘MSN’ stated that the Gulf nation has been... » Read more

Japan ‘yes’ to 10,000 fans for Games

Article posted by Coliseum, June 22^nd, 2021

On Monday, Olympic organizers decided to cap the spectators’ number at 10,000 for each venue of the 2020 Tokyo Games, days after experts warned that holding the event without fans was the least risky option during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ‘IOC’ stated that on June 21st, the five parties,... » Read more

US venue project back to the drawing board

Article posted by Coliseum, June 22^nd, 2021

San Diego’s Sports Arena revamp work in Midway District (US) is back to square one after the city was told that it may be out of compliance with California law. ‘NBC San Diego’ stated that the city received notice from the State that the proposed development is likely in violation of the... » Read more

U.S. Open to be held with capacity crowd

Article posted by Coliseum, June 21^st, 2021

The U.S. Open will be a full house affair throughout its two-week duration in 2021 to be held from August 30th to September 12th, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced on June 17th, making it the first Grand Slam to be played at 100 percent capacity amid the COVID-19 pandemic... » Read more