MARKETING THE CARIBBEAN THROUGH CRICKET – A COLUMN BY BASIL SPRINGER (MARCH 31, 2024)
Dr Basil Springer And then he told them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone.’” – Mark 16:15The upcoming ICC T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup, scheduled for June 1-29, 2024, transcends mere sporting competition. It…
Paris 2024 opens up to sustainable business with almost 500 social and solidarity companies on board
IOC 28 March 2024 – Some 460 local businesses from the social and solidarity economy (ESS) – small- and medium-sized companies that balance economic, social and environmental objectives – have been contracted by Paris 2024 so far, actively contributing to the organisation…
WISH programme: Empowering female coaches on the road to Paris 2024
IOC 28 March 2024 – Beyond reaching gender parity for athletes competing at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is also aiming to increase the number of female coaches through its Women in Sport High-Performance (WISH) pathway. With six…
OECS successfully concludes Inaugural Council of Ministers: Youth and Sports
The OECS region has reaffirmed its commitment to investing in its youth with the successful hosting of the Inaugural OECS Council of Ministers: Youth and Sports. Hosted by the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission in collaboration with the…
Hyundai Motor Group and RSG to Drive Eco−Friendly Mobility Solutions in Luxury Resorts in Saudi Arabia
Kia Corporation Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) and Red Sea Global (RSG) have agreed to collaborate on deploying eco-friendly mobility solutions in RSG’s luxury resorts in Saudi Arabia while exploring opportunities to implement innovative future mobility solutions. The Group and…
IOC and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products announce Looney Tunes licensing agreement
25 March 2024 – The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a global licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) that will see beloved Looney Tunes characters featured in a collection of official Olympic-licensed products. The agreement forms part…
Y−3 and Real Madrid Present their Collaborative Matchwear Collection
aving launched a collaborative travel collection earlier this year, two titans, on and off the pitch, come together once again as Y-3 and Real Madrid present their collaborative Matchwear collection. In a fusion of elegance and tradition, Y-3 and Real…
World broadcasters meet in Cortina d’Ampezzo in preparation for Milano Cortina 2026
International Olympic Committee 22 March 2024 – Following the success of the initial briefing held in Milan last year, Media Rights-Holders (MRHs) convened in Cortina d’Ampezzo this week for the OBS World Broadcaster Meeting (WBM) for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026….
Using bicycles to change the lives of young girls in India: the innovative project of IOC Young Leader Pragnya Mohan
International Olympic Committee 22 March 2024 – While Pragnya Mohan always had access to bicycles growing up for both playing and commuting, she realised this was not the case for many young girls struggling to travel to school in her home…
Disinformation and defamation campaign against IOC continues
IOC 21 March 2024 – There appears to have been a new incident in the Russian disinformation and defamation campaign against the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its President. Fake calls purporting to be from the African Union Commission appear to have…