Category: News

Athletics showcase moved from London Stadium

Article posted by Coliseum, June 3^rd, 2021

UK Athletics has reached an agreement with the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) to move the Anniversary Games away from the London Stadium – built for the 2012 Olympics – because of increased costs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The United Kingdom – prior to the... » Read more

Live Nation date diary chock-a-block

Article posted by Coliseum, June 3^rd, 2021

Despite COVID-induced losses and near-decimated revenues, the American global entertainment company Live Nation (US) is prepared to spring back and welcome a stronger year in 2022 as the music industry recovers from the crippling effect of coronavirus. With the event and touring space set to return... » Read more

World Combat Games 2023 chapter in Riyadh

Article posted by Coliseum, June 3^rd, 2021

The Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF) announced on May 28th that the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh, has been awarded the 2023 chapter of the World Combat Games (WCG), an international multisport event featuring 15 combat sports and martial arts which... » Read more

Raring to go fans make a beeline for Indy 500

Article posted by Coliseum, June 3^rd, 2021

Roger Penske – owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (US) – threw open the gates of the Speedway for Indy 500 on May 30th to usher in thousands of Indianapolis 500 fans wearing checkered flag masks and shorts. ‘AP’ quoted a raring to go Penske as saying, “I’m ready to go.... » Read more

UAE to stage IPL 2021 remaining matches

Article posted by Coliseum, June 3^rd, 2021

The remaining matchups of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in September- October this year, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced on May 29th. The IPL 2021 was suspended in May this year as BCCI didn’t want to... » Read more

‘Canaries’ sing community business tune

Article posted by Coliseum, June 2^nd, 2021

The Norwich City Football Club (UK) celebrated their return to the Premier League fold by launching a new community partnership platform for local businesses, together with the Eleven Sports Media. A news release issued in this regard stated that the agreement will see Eleven Sports Media, the... » Read more

COVID jab must to attend UAE live events

Article posted by Coliseum, June 2^nd, 2021

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has said vaccinations against COVID-19 will be must for people attending all “live events” from June 6th as the country pushes a vaccination campaign which has consistently been one of the fastest in the world. ‘Reuters’ quoted a spokeswoman for the Ministry... » Read more