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News briefsGolf in Spain keeps growing
The number of golf federation members in Spain reached nearly 300,000 (298,959) in 2023, 1.8 percent more than the previous year, of which 297,378 amateurs and 1,581 professionals, according to figures from the Royal Spanish Golf Federation (RFEG). Golf in Spain has experienced five years of consecutive growth, achieving a ...
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News briefsHyperice expands patent infringement lawsuits
Hyperice, a California-based wellness brand specializing in therapy technology, has filed a total of 16 new lawsuits in federal court against Sharper Image, HoMedics, Ekrin Athletics and a dozen other companies that have sold massage guns that allegedly infringe Hyperice’s patented percussion massage technology. The lawsuits encompass both direct sellers ...
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News briefsAdidas confronts accusations of environmental and worker exploitation
According to a report by the investigative journalism platform Follow the Money, Adidas is facing allegations of contributing to worker exploitation and Amazon destruction in producing its sports shoes. The report suggests that the leather used in Gazelle and Spezial trainers comes from Brazilian meat producers involved in Amazon deforestation. ...
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News briefsGlobal Esports Federation unveils senior executive team
Paul J. Foster, CEO of the Global Esports Federation (GEF), has announced a series of updates to the organizational structure as part of the introduction of the GEF 5.0 strategy for the 2024-2028 cycle. Each member of the executive team will lead a core GEF division: Rustam Aghasiyev, Chief ...
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News briefsSoMe guidlines changed by IOC, help athletes at Paris and Gangwon 2024
Get ready to see more content from athletes during the Olympic Games in Paris and Winter Youth Olympic Games in Gangwon. The IOC has changed its guidelines to make it easier for athletes (and sponsors).
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News briefsGeographic mislabeling at Boohoo
Boohoo appears to have put “Made in the UK” labels on perhaps thousands of articles of clothes that were manufactured in southern Asia (Pakistan, for example), as we have learned through Business of Fashion. The original – and presumably correct – labels were removed and replaced last year at the ...
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News briefsFrench sports minister turns into “superminister”
Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, who has been serving as France’s Ministry of Sports and the Olympic and Paralympic Games since May 2022, now has additional responsibilities for national education and youth in what French newspaper Le Monde has called a “superministry.” The appointment follows the designation of Gabriel Attal as France’s new ...
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News briefsFrench government launches France.Sport portal
The French Government has launched https://france.sport, a new portal dedicated to high-level sports in France, defined as “la maison numérique du sport de haut niveau” (the digital house of high-level sports). The new digital platform is fully funded by the Ministry of Sports and the Olympic and Paralympic Games through ...
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News briefsThree bids for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027
FIFA has confirmed three bids from member associations to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027: two joint-bid submissions and one single-bid submission received from member associations representing three confederations. The bids include a joint submission from the Royal Belgian Football Association, the German Football Association and the Royal Netherlands ...
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News briefsDP World Tour announces strategic partnership with China Tour
The DP World Tour and the China Golf Association (CGA) have announced a strategic partnership that expands the pathway for the players of the CGA-sanctioned China Tour to the DP World Tour and confirms the co-sanctioning of tournaments until at least 2025. The various pathways included as part of this ...
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News briefsFIP and FEP to collaborate in Spain
The International Padel Federation (FIP) and the Spanish Padel Federation (FEP) have joined forces to hold the FIP’s Platinum and Gold tournaments in Spain, to be organized in conjunction with the federations of the country’s autonomous regions. Platinum tournaments have a prize pool of €120,000, and Gold tournaments have a ...
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News briefsUS Sports & Fitness Industry Association Chairman re-elected
The US Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) announced the re-election of Jonathan Ram, Chief Executive Officer of Clarks, as Chairman of the SFIA Board of Directors for the 2024 term. In addition, Isabel Coscia, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Technogym, Ryan Cruthirds, Chief Digital Commerce and Brand Development ...
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News briefsPGA Tour and LIV Golf extend merger deadline into 2024
A framework agreement between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Arabia-backed LIV Golf league for the men’s golf circuits to merge was announced on June 6, and the two parties had originally set Dec. 31, 2023, as the deadline for the conclusion of the deal. Merger talks have now been ...
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News briefsJD.com wins anti-monopoly lawsuit against Alibaba
Chinese e-tailer JD.com has announced that it has won an antimonopoly lawsuit against Alibaba Group, Reuters reported. According to the High People’s Court of Beijing, Tmall, Alibaba’s brand platform, abused its market dominance and adopted monopolistic practices known as “choose one from two,” causing JD.com serious damage. Alibaba Group Holding ...
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News briefsHall of Famer joins USA Pickleball as VP of Competition
USA Pickleball, the national governing body for the sport of pickleball in the US, has appointed Steve Wong as Vice President of Competition. In this role, Wong will lead USA Pickleball’s competition department, focusing on expanding and streamlining all sanctioned tournaments, including national championships, regional tournaments and general sanctioning. ...
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News briefsNike sues sneaker influencer Cedaz
Nike is suing Florida-based social media influencer Eben Fox, who goes by the alias of “Cedaz,” for alleged trademark infringement, counterfeiting and related causes of actions. The lawsuit was filed in US District Court Middle District of Florida - Tampa Division on Dec. 15. According to Nike, Cedaz has been ...
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News briefsEU court finds in favor of Super League
“The FIFA and UEFA rules on prior approval of interclub football competitions, such as the Super League, are contrary to EU law,” the Court of Justice of the European Union has ruled. FIFA and UEFA may not subject “any new interclub football project” to their prior approval or prohibit clubs ...
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News briefsNew trial between Adidas and Thom Browne?
The controversial legal battle between Adidas and luxury label Thom Browne will return to court to determine whether a new trial is justified. The New York District Court will hear arguments on intent following the discovery of four new emails that recently surfaced during litigation between the two parties in ...
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News briefsUK Athletics has a new president
UK Athletics has announced the election of former Olympic heptathlon champion Dame Denise Lewis as the organization’s new president. Lewis takes over from Jason Gardener, who has held the role since 2015. Lewis won a gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics after winning bronze at Atlanta 1996. Since retiring ...
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News briefsThe WTA separates the roles of Chairman and CEO
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has announced a further revision to its structure that will imply a separation of the Chairman and CEO roles. An additional new leader will, therefore, assume the role of CEO of the organization, responsible for managing and growing the operations of the WTA and its ...
