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ORSEN wins FIBA 3x3 basketball global commercial rights mandate

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May 09, 2024 19:05

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MIES, Switzerland: The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) announced on Wednesday that ORSEN will be its global commercial partner and exclusively handle the commercial rights of FIBA 3x3 competitions worldwide.

"Recognizing the potential for further growth, FIBA believes it is the perfect moment to elevate the sport to the next commercial level. With ORSEN's exceptional ability to forge and lead future-proof partnerships, this collaboration is strategically placed to propel FIBA 3x3's current exponential growth," FIBA announced in the statement.

Nov 17, 2023 17:11

IOC, WHO, PATH partner for improved access to community sport

A new collaboration between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the international health non-governmental organisation PATH will increase access to health-enhancing community sport activities for over one million people across five countries by 2025. This is part of the overall technical cooperation agreement between the IOC and the World Health Organization (WHO).

Nov 15, 2023 15:11

IOC president calls for unity in sport at IF Forum

International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach has underlined the vital need for unity in the sporting world against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical tensions, as he welcomed attendees to the 2023 International Federation (IF) Forum in Lausanne on Monday.

Nov 15, 2023 15:11

Uğur Erdener appointed as new SportAccord president

LAUSANNE, Switzerland: Prof Dr Uğur Erdener, president of World Archery, has been appointed unanimously by the executive committee as the new president of SportAccord, the global sports event organisation that is governed by stakeholders representing Olympic and non-Olympic International Federations (IFs).

Nov 10, 2023 18:11

Visa set to support 100+ athletes on the Road to Paris 2024

Worldwide Olympic Partner Visa has announced that it will be supporting 117 athletes on their journey to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, as part of its longstanding Team Visa initiative.

Nov 10, 2023 18:11

Tickets for Winter YOG Gangwon 2024 go live from 11 Nov

Some of the world’s best young winter athletes are coming to the Republic of Korea this winter to compete in the Winter Youth Olympic Games (YOG) Gangwon 2024 (19 January to 1 February 2024).

Oct 27, 2023 18:10

PM proclaims India's readiness to host 2036 Olympics

PANAJI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asserted India has a vast pool of sporting talent and is prepared to host the 2036 Olympic Games. He said India's recent success in the world of sports is a huge inspiration for every young sportsperson, weeks after the country bagged a record 107 medals at the Asian Games in China.

Oct 23, 2023 07:10

Paris 2024: Hockey qualifier shifted from China to India

LAUSANNE, Switzerland: The Women’s FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifier initially scheduled to be held in Changzhou, China, will be moved to India.

Oct 18, 2023 09:10

After drawing IOC flak, IOA to move on CEO appointment

The Indian Olympic Association, which has been dragging its feet for more than a year on the International Olympic Committee's demand that it appoint a professional chief executive, will finally re-initiate the hiring process after being called out by the IOC.

Oct 17, 2023 17:10

IOC Session elects 8 new members, taking membership to 107

The 141st IOC Session meeting in Mumbai Tuesday elected eight new IOC Members, four women and four men, bringing the proportion of women on the IOC membership to 41.1 per cent.

Oct 16, 2023 18:10

JSW-led initiatives a factor behind Team India’s Asian Games success

MUMBAI: India wrapped up what was the country’s most successful Asian Games campaign in Hangzhou, China, last week, with an unprecedented haul of 107 medals to finish fourth overall. The historic campaign had a few prominent factors behind its success, with JSW Group-led initiatives being among the forefront on that list.

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