Category: News

Touch-up to Sharjah Cricket Stadium for IPL

Article posted by Coliseum, August 26^th, 2021

The Sharjah Cricket Stadium, which will host 10 Indian Premier League (IPL) matches before the T20 World Cup, has announced major upgrades in the run-up to the conclusion of the IPL, which will be played from September 19th in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The ‘Gulf News’ stated that the... » Read more

Haute look for Idaho varsity’s Holt Arena

Article posted by Coliseum, August 26^th, 2021

The Idaho State University’s (US) Holt Arena will undergo a multimillion dollar facelift to upgrade the facility and improve fan experience. The project is being fully funded by an investment from the Idaho Central Credit Union (ICCU). The ‘Idaho State University’ stated that the Idaho State... » Read more

‘Euro 2020 Final COVID superspreader event’

Article posted by Coliseum, August 26^th, 2021

The Euro 2020 Final between England and Italy at the Wembley Stadium (UK) in July was a “superspreader” event due to the level of COVID-19 infection found in or around the venue on the day, according to official data published recently. The ‘India Today’ stated that Public Health England... » Read more

Was Tokyo 2020 bang for the buck for Japan?

Article posted by Coliseum, August 26^th, 2021

With a volley of fireworks at the 68,000-capacity National Stadium, the Tokyo Summer Olympics ended with a bang. In economic terms, though, it felt more like a whimper. The ‘Time’ stated that the Olympics cost Japan at least $15.4 billion, making them the most expensive Summer Games ever,... » Read more

Socceroos-China World Cup qualifier at Qatar

Article posted by Coliseum, August 25^th, 2021

World Cup host Qatar will stage the Australia national football team – Socceroos – qualifier against China next month. ‘The Australian’ stated that Football Australia officials are in advanced talks with their Qatari counterparts, with confirmation expected this week that Qatar’s... » Read more

Enter a dream world in ‘Theatre of Dreams’

Article posted by Coliseum, August 25^th, 2021

The Premier League club Manchester United has completed costly revamp of changing rooms and media facilities at its home facility – Old Trafford in England (UK). ‘We All Follow United’ stated that it is multimillion revamp of the facilities available at the club’s legendary Old Trafford... » Read more

China-funded spiffy stadia in Cambodia

Article posted by Coliseum, August 25^th, 2021

Construction work on a China-funded national stadium in Phnom Penh, capital of Cambodia, has been completed despite innumerable roadblocks put up due to COVID-19. This information was given by the Cambodian Minister of Tourism, Thong Khon, recently. The new stadium at Phnom Penh in Cambodia –... » Read more