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Taking place from 10 November to 2 December 2023, the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2023™ will see 24 teams featuring some of the world’s best emerging talent and future superstars take to the pitch in Indonesia.
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Inter Miami CF’s Florida Blue Training Center and the Miami Sharks Rugby Club Strike Landmark Deal9/30/2023 
The Professional Rugby Team Secures the AutoNation Sports Field at the Florida Blue Training Center as their Home Field Beginning in January 2024
MIAMI, FLORIDA, September 15, 2023 -- The Florida Blue Training Center, home of Major League Soccer Club Inter Miami CF, announced on Friday a landmark deal with the Miami Sharks Rugby Club. The relationship announces that the Miami Sharks Rugby Club, the newest Major League Rugby franchise, becomes the first official partner outside of the Inter Miami CF traditional fútbol family to use the state-of-the-art training center daily. The Miami Sharks will join the Inter Miami CF First Team, Second Team and Academy teams at the facilities commencing in the first quarter of 2024, also marking the inaugural season for the Miami Sharks. The AutoNation Sports Field located at the Florida Blue Training Center in the City of Fort Lauderdale will serve as the matchday venue for the Professional Rugby Club and also provide access to the top-tier training resources of Inter Miami. 
ULAANBAATAR (Mongolia) - France (Men) and USA U21 (Women) won the FIBA 3x3 Nations League 2023 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia on September 15.
France (Men) continued their reign of dominance, picking up their whopping fourth Nations League title. They took care of business against the younger France U21 side 18-16 in the semi-finals to book a spot against Latvia in the final. Finding themselves on the losing side early on, the Frenchman surged back and took control. Their defensive effort book-ended a splendid campaign as they came away with a 16-13 victory. Florian Fortas put up a game-high 8 points while Sya Plaucoste contributed with 5. 
Lausanne, Switzerland - The International Boxing Association (IBA) is pleased to announce Mr Chris Roberts OBE as the permanent Secretary General and CEO of the organization, according to the decision taken by the IBA Board of Directors.
Mr Chris Roberts OBE has previously served as Interim Secretary General and CEO that succeeded his position as the IBA Development Director, where he managed various projects of crucial scale for the IBA. USA back on top and Germany take top three spot in FIBA World Ranking Men, presented by Nike9/30/2023 
MIES (Switzerland) - The recent completion of the prestigious FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 has produced some eye-catching positive climbs in the latest FIBA World Ranking Men, presented by Nike.
World Athletics Cross Country Championships 2024 to move from Croatia to new European host city9/30/2023
World Athletics regrets to announce that the World Athletics Cross Country Championships 2024 will no longer be held in Medulin and Pula in Croatia.
World Athletics believes that preparations have not advanced sufficiently for Medulin and Pula to host the event on February 10 next year, as scheduled. 
The 2023 edition of Afro Break Dance Championship has been launched at the Nima Mamobi Community Library by Nana Tufour Okai aka B Boy Lyrics, President of the Breaking Federation of Ghana and Afro Break, with the support of the French Embassy in Ghana and the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC).
He said this is another opportunity for the youth to showcase their talent and win a handsome prize as well as have the chance to represent Ghana at the international level. He noted that special championship belts and cash prizes are at stake for winners in both male and female categories. 
With the presence of the Chilean President Gabriel Boric, the Pan American Village that will house more than 8,000 athletes at the Santiago 2023 Pan American and Parapan American Games was inaugurated.
After the Games, these apartments will be the new home of more than 1,355 families thanks to a Social Integration Subsidy. SANTIAGO, CHILE (September 14, 2023) -- The first major project of the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games was inaugurated today in the Chilean capital. The Pan American Village is located in the Cerrillos community and has 17 towers, 1,355 apartments, large green areas, games and everything the athletes need to stay comfortable and well-rested during their stay at the Games. 
Dambe has found a new platform for expression and growth with DWL, which commits to preserving the legacy and traditions of Dambe while empowering its young warriors and strengthening communities across Nigeria
KANO, Nigeria, September 14, 2023/ -- The Africa Fighters League (AFL) is set to energize the ancient martial art of Dambe through the inception of Dambe Warriors League (DWL) in Nigeria, a groundbreaking collaboration intended to showcase the sport within the country and beyond. Following their purchase of a majority stake in Lost Child Media, a Dambe sports promotion company founded by Chidi Anyina and Anthony Okeleke, and subsequently securing other key local sponsors and partners, AFL officially launched DWL on September 3rd in Kano in front of an oversold crowd at the Ado Bayero Square. 
Introducing the official kits for the U18 Baseball5 team for the upcoming Baseball5 World Cup in Turkey from October 10–15.
The kits are designed to be both stylish and functional, and they will help the team represent Ghana proudly on the world stage. The jerseys are made of a lightweight, breathable fabric that will help the players adapt to various climatic conditions during the game. Ghana Mixed Martial Arts Federation (GHAMMAF) to organize referees course ahead of African Games9/30/2023 
In their efforts to make all officials and stakeholders abreast with modern scoring system of Mixed Martial Arts, the GHAMMAF is planning to organize internal courses for Referees, Judges, Coaches and other Ring officials.
According to the President of the Federation, Mr. Collins Kofi Zoiku, they need to tackle some very important issues before organizing e a national MMA Championship and other events. He said there is even a strategic plan to recruit athletes into the Federation. 
World Kyokushinkai Association (WKA) Martial Arts Organisation branch in Ghana has appointed Dayekh Mohamad Mahmoud as the new Vice President to help in developing and promoting kickboxing as a sporting discipline in Ghana and Africa.
Mr. Dayekh Mohamad Mahmoud who is a Lebanese based in Ghana will bring on board a lot on international experience and help in reaching out to many people to love and know much about the sport. 
MIES (Switzerland) - A number of nations including Belgium, Brazil, Nigeria and Mali are all celebrating positive rises in the latest edition of the FIBA World Ranking Women, presented by Nike.
Fresh from making history and being crowned FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2023 champions, Belgium have moved up one spot and it's highly significant and cause for delight as they now secure their joint all-time high of sixth spot. With 654.6 points, they jump over neighbors France who are on 643.8 and the Cats are only 0.8 points behind Canada in what is an unchanged top five. China won the FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2023 and remain stable in second place. 
Five world record-holders in the six championship events are among the entries for the inaugural World Athletics Road Running Championships Riga 23 on 1 October.
Including Olympic and world champions, a total of 347 athletes – 152 women and 195 men – from 57 teams have been entered to compete in the Latvian capital, where global titles in the road mile, 5km and half marathon are up for grabs together at one championships for the first time. Download: 
Football has become a force that transcends sports, as its influence in culture, business, and even politics is palpable and goes both ways
SEVILLE, Spain, -- World Football Summit (WFS) (https://WorldFootballSummit.com/) is pleased to announce a groundbreaking strategic alliance between Shanghai ICI Culture & Sports Co.Ltd., and Sino-Arab Sport Business Council (SASBC). Three Pillars of Collaboration Adopting the SASBC model, our collaboration is founded on three core pillars: THE APP ANNOUNCES NEW APP SIGNATURE EVENT: 2024 APP U.S. COLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIPS AND MIDWEST OPEN9/13/2023 
First-of-its-kind event will take place January 3-7 at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Indiana; Signature event features college teams from across the country competing in a unique new team format for $50,000* in prize money; Registration will open September 14 on PickleballBrackets.com
Chicago, IL | September 12, 2023 The Association of Pickleball Players (APP) announced today its first APP Signature Event of its 2024 calendar, the inaugural APP U.S. Collegiate Championships and Midwest Open, held January 3-7 at Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Indiana. This event, the first of a multi-year partnership, will mark one of the largest pickleball events ever in the state of Indiana and is presented in partnership with Westfield Sports Commission, Hamilton County Sports Authority, Hamilton County Tourism, Indiana Sports and Tourism Bid Fund, and Grand National Racquet Center, a world-class racquet facility in development in Westfield and opening in 2025. 
Lausanne, Switzerland - Sofiane Oumiha from France, Aziz Abbes Mouhiidine from Italy, and Fernando Arzola Lopez from Cuba are to headline the next edition of IBA Champions’ Night set to take place in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Another night of boxing action with the crème de la crème of the champions and contenders facing each other on 23 September at the iconic Chapiteau of Monaco.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), with support from Worldwide Olympic Partner Samsung, has announced its new Let’s Move Street Challenge, a unique online competition inviting BMX, breaking and skateboarding enthusiasts to showcase their best sporting moves and creative talent.
The victors will be crowned Let’s Move Street Challenge winners and receive a special, behind-the-scenes trip to an Olympic Games qualification event for these sports. Submissions are open from 23 September 00:00 CEST to 21 October 24:00 CEST on Olympics.com, where you can already find more details about the competition. 
In addition to its official imaging role, Canon is supporting several activities off the pitch that are designed to champion inclusivity across the sport
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, September 12, 2023/ -- Today, Canon (Canon-CNA.com) begins its role as the Official Imaging Supplier of the Rugby World Cup 2023, which will be the third Rugby World Cup tournament it has sponsored. As the Official Imaging Supplier of Rugby World Cup 2023, Canon provides world-leading technology that ensures fans don’t miss a moment of the action. Canon will be supplying a full range of support from its diverse businesses, including cameras, lenses, video camcorders and network cameras. As with many major sporting events, Canon Professional Services will be available, where its team members will be providing technical support to more than 800 press, 400+ photographers, 300+ TV crew personnel, 300+ agency staff and 70+ radio personnel. Support includes camera and lens maintenance services and product loans, ensuring they are equipped to capture every nail-biting moment. 
World Football Summit is the biggest platform dedicated to the football industry
MADRID, Spain, September 12, 2023/ -- World Football Summit (WFS) (www.WorldFootballSummit.com), the biggest international events programme dedicated to the football industry, is delighted to announce the appointment of APO Group Founder and Chairman Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard to its Advisory Board. Franco-Gabonese entrepreneur Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard (www.Pompigne-Mognard.com) brings a wealth of experience in Public Relations, as well as a vast network of prominent connections that will help WFS create new business opportunities in Africa and around the world.
FIFA+ will live stream the next stop of the current world champions’ journey as they take on Bolivia at the Estadio Hernando Siles in La Paz on Tuesday, 12 September 2023 at 22:00 CET
ZURICH, Switzerland, September 12, 2023/ -- FIFA World Cup (www.FIFA.com) 26™ South American qualifiers - Bolivia v Argentina and Ecuador v Uruguay - to be streamed on Tuesday, 12 September 2023; FIFA+ also set to broadcast the Saudi Arabia v Korea Republic friendly international on Tuesday, 12 September 2023; Previous live streams included FIFA World Cup 26™ South American qualifiers and matches in the recent 2023 King’s Cup in Thailand. 
South Africa players Marizanne Kapp and Nadine de Klerk have attained career-best positions in the MRF Tyres ICC Women’s ODI Player Rankings after helping their team take a winning 2-0 lead over Pakistan in the ICC Women’s Championship (IWC) series in Karachi.
Star all-rounder Kapp has moved up to 11th position among batters while De Klerk is up to 38thamong bowlers in the weekly women’s rankings update that is carried out on Tuesdays. 
Hon. Evans Opoku Bobie, the Deputy Minister of Youth& Sports was at the Oceanic Beach Resort at Korle Gonno to meet the leaders of the National Para Athletes teams at their base, from where they are participating in the first African Para Games.
He was accompanied by his chief director, accountant and PRO, they brought good tidings from the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo Addo and the Minister of Youth & Sports who is out of the country attending an international conference. The Deputy Minister assured the athletes that all their per diems, allowances and bonuses would be paid to them by tomorrow, Tuesday after documents have been processed. 
Prince Kudufia of EPIC Club won the Prudential Life Cycling Competition which started and ended at the Independence Square last Sunday.
The event which was held in collaboration with the Ghana Cycling Federation (GCF) saw a pool of amateur and professional cyclists. The regular adult category race covered 17.5km distance, while the kids' category was a distance of 1.75km. Prince Kudufia and his club really did well in the professional race. He beat likes of Nuru Paddy, Prince Tetteh, Frank Akuffo, Joseph Nii Amarkwei, Michael Atinga, Solomon Tagoe, John Gabriel, Michael Naba and team mate Lawrence Adjei, the defending champion. He went home with a medal, trophy and cash prize prize of 15,000ghc. The second got 8,000ghc and a medal and trophy, while the third place collected 5,000ghc and a medal and trophy. |
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