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George Ashie and Musah Lawson mentioned by GBA President at IBF Convention

6/7/2023

President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), Mr. Abraham Kotei Neequaye who was at the recent 38th Convention of the International Boxing Federation IBF in Chicago in the United States of America spoke on behalf of some Ghanaian boxers who are doing well to be rated and given promotional offers.
According to the man whose tenure in office has seen more bouts in Ghana, due to the Professional Boxing League, there are quality boxers who can fight at the world level on the big stage.
He mentioned George Ashie who has relocated to the United States and hard working Musah Lawson, undefeated National Welterweight Champion with 10 wins and no loss.

South African Team Announced for World Para Athletics Championships

6/7/2023

The team comprises a great blend of experienced athletes who have excelled at various international para events

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, June 6, 2023/ -- A squad of 26 athletes and officials will proudly represent South Africa at this year's World Para Athletics Championships in Paris, France, from 8 to 17 July.

The team comprises a great blend of experienced athletes who have excelled at various international para events. Among them, Paralympians Ndodomzi Jonathan Ntutu, Zanele Situ, Tyron Pillay, Louzanne Coetzee, Liezel Gouws, Sheryl James, Mpumelelo Mhlongo and Tokyo Paralympics gold medallist in para cycling – Pieter du Preez will stand out as key members.

These championships play a crucial role in athletes' pursuit of securing slots for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Any athlete finishing in the top 4 or better will qualify for one slot.

ICC reveals shortlists for May 2023 Player of the Month Awards

6/7/2023

ICC Men’s Player of the Month shortlist features stars of May ODIs; Babar Azam (Pak), Najmul Hossain Shanto (Ban) and Harry Tector (Ire)

Candidates for the ICC Women’s Player of the Month are Chamari Athapaththu, Harshitha Madavi (both SL) and Thipoatcha Putthawong (Thai)

The International Cricket Council today revealed the latest crop of outstanding international performers shortlisted for their outstanding performances in May as the candidates for the ICC Men’s and Women’s Player of the Month Awards were announced.

GBA President Speaks For Dogboe And Lamptey At IBF Convention

6/7/2023

Mr. Abraham Kotei Neequaye, President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) has called on the International Boxing Federation (IBF) to consider rating Isaac Dogboe and Alfred Lamptey in their ratiungs.
He made the statement for the two Ghanaian boxers at the 38th Convention held in Chicago, USA.
The bold Neequaye said at the Convention that former WBO super bantamweight champion, Isaac Dogboe, and rising star Alfred Lamptey aka ‘ShowTime’ should be considered in the ratings of the IBF.

Broadcast and digital details of #WTC23 Final announced

6/7/2023

Broadcast partners and digital distribution plans revealed ahead of The Ultimate Test at The Oval from Wednesday
Star-studded commentary team to take the action to living rooms across the world as Australia and India lock horns in epic battle
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The International Cricket Council today announced the details of its broadcast licensee arrangements as well as an experienced commentary panel for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2023 Final to be played between Australia and India at The Oval from 7 June.

WKU African Open Martial Arts Competition At Tema On July 14 And 15

6/7/2023

WKU Ghana is hosting the first ever African Open Martial Arts and Combat Sports competition which comes up in Tema, Accra Ghana on Friday July 14 and Saturday July 15 at the Korean Sports Complex, Tema, Community 3.
According to Steavano Tuekpe, the main organizer, the international competition has attracted other top fighters from other African countries who are coming to challenge in Point Fighting, Taekwondo, Judo, Karate Do K1 Four Men Tournament and MMA Four Men Tournament.

WTA AND HOLOGIC CREATE NEW TASKFORCE TO ADVANCE WOMEN’S HEALTH WORLDWIDE

6/7/2023

WTA Performance Health team and women’s health champion Hologic join forces to establish optimal standards for wellness on and off the tennis court
Comprised of world-class WTA athletes and medical experts, the all-female taskforce aims to empower women and girls to live healthier lives through greater awareness, access to quality care, and groundbreaking research

ST. PETERSBURG, FL, USA – Furthering the mission of championing women’s health, the WTA and its lead global sponsor and official health partner, Hologic, have united some of the world’s leading female athletes and healthcare experts to establish the Hologic WTA Women’s Health Taskforce.

IBA publishes its governance reform report ahead of the IOC Executive Board taking place tomorrow

6/7/2023

Lausanne, Switzerland – The International Boxing Association (IBA) has made public its report that was submitted to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on 5 May 2023 addressing each of the IOC’s areas of governance concerns. The report was sent to the IOC to reinforce each move made towards the organization’s reinstatement to ensure full transparency of the ongoing process.

2024 Olympic Games: Paris on track - Mayor

6/7/2023

Paris is on time and on budget for the 2024 Olympics, the city’s mayor said on Tuesday, dismissing concern expressed recently by a senior Olympics official.
“Look at all the previous Olympics and Paralympics around the world, one year before the Games, generally it’s stressful and people are saying ‘we’ll never manage this’. Well, we’re ready,” Mayor Anne Hidalgo told the France Inter radio station on Tuesday.
“We’re on budget and we’re on time.”

Ghana aims to improve position in African Armwrestling

6/7/2023

At the last edition of the Africa Armwrestling Championship Team Ghana placed third with a total of 45 medals while Egypt were winners of the competition.
There had been developments by the Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) in the just-ended National Armwrestling Championship, which was a preparation towards the!2th African Armwrestling Championship slated for 22nd and 23rd June, 2023.
DCOP Lydia Yaako Donkor, Head of Security and Public Relations of the LOC said they had been working so hard to make ‘Accra 2023’ one of the best events the continent had seen in recent years.

The Home Depot and Mexican Men's National TeamAnnounce Multi-Year Partnership Renewal

6/7/2023

NEW YORK (Tuesday, June 6, 2023) – The Federación Mexicana de Fútbol (FMF) and Soccer United Marketing (SUM), the commercial partner of Mexico’s annual U.S. Tour for the past two decades, today announced a multi-year partnership renewal with The Home Depot, who will continue as the Official Home Improvement Retailer of the 2023 Mexican Men’s National Team.

Partners since 2003, The Home Depot and the Mexican Men’s National Team will continue their combined efforts to grow the sport of soccer across North America. Through this sponsorship of the 2023 MexTour, The Home Depot will create unique experiences for fans and customers to celebrate the sport.

MANCHESTER CITY NAMED WORLD'S MOST VALUABLE FOOTBALL CLUB BRAND

6/6/2023

Premier League champions climb to number one position in Brand Finance Football 50 2023 Report

MANCHESTER, England, June 6, 2023 -- Manchester City has been named the most valuable football club brand in the world. The Club has topped the Brand Finance Football 50 2023 Report for the first time.
The report details a 34% positive growth in City's brand value since the COVID-19 pandemic, with the Premier League champions overtaking Real Madrid for the top position. This is the first time an English club has held the number one spot in six years.

EPSOM COLLEGE IN MALAYSIA, THE ONLY INTEGRATED SPORT AND ACADEMIC CURRICULUM IN ASIA

6/6/2023

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, June 6, 2023 -- Epsom College in Malaysia ("Epsom") announces the launch of their on-campus sport academies in collaboration with some of the biggest names in tennis, golf and football. Designed as the only integrated sport and academic curriculum in Asia for a holistic education, the sport academies at Epsom provide students with the opportunity to live, learn and train in a holistic learning ecosystem that places equal emphasis on academic and sporting achievements.

Discover Puerto Rico Leads Island's Strongest Year in Meetings and Events in Nearly a Decade

6/6/2023

The Island's Destination Marketing Organization is closing its fiscal year with record highs and world class events secured as it continues booking pace momentum into 2024

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, June 5, 2023 -- Discover Puerto Rico, the Island's Destination Marketing Organization, is closing fiscal year 2022-2023 with record numbers in the MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) sector driven by a strong roster of events hosted in the destination, and a stellar lineup of those forthcoming this year and the following. Puerto Rico's growing infrastructure and notable value propositions, including no passport or currency exchange required for U.S. travelers, make it an attractive MICE destination, coupled with the Island's rich and diverse culture, which cements its appeal for meeting planners and attendees.

Philadelphia Union Forward Julián Carranza Voted MLS Player of the Matchday presented by Continental Tire for Matchday 17

6/6/2023

NEW YORK (Monday, June 5, 2023) – Philadelphia Union forward Julián Carranza was voted the Major League Soccer Player of the Matchday presented by Continental Tire for Matchday 17 of the 2023 MLS season.

Carranza scored two goals as part of the Union’s 3-0 victory over CF Montréal at Subaru Park on Saturday, June 3. The Argentine forward has now scored six goals in his last six games, including a brace in two of his past three starts. Since the start of the 2022 season, Carranza has scored 23 goals and provided 12 assists. His 35 goal contributions are the fifth most in the league during that span, behind only Hany Mukhtar (51), his teammate Dániel Gazdag (47), Luciano Acosta (39), and Lucas Zelarayán (36). In the past two seasons, Carranza has produced five games with multiple games, which is tied for the third most in MLS.

GAF, Ghana Golden Arms promise good show at 12th Africa Armwrestling Championship in Accra

6/5/2023

Accra, the capital city of Ghana, will host at least 20 African countries for the 12th Africa Armwrestling Championship (AAC) from June 23, 2023 to be held at the refurbished GNAT Teachers Hall.

Over 300 pullers from the continent will take part in the competition which is a dress rehearsal for the 13th African Games also to be hosted in Accra, Ghana in 2024. Some countries that have confirmed participation in the AAC for the first are; Central African Republic, Mauritania, Sierra Leone and Somalia.

Mali, Egypt, Central African Republic, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Mauritania, Togo, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Somalia, Benin, Guinea, Nigeria, South Africa, Madagascar, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Ghana are all taking part.

Sony Collaborates with Fnatic for its INZONE™ Gaming Gear Development

6/5/2023

-Creating a Professional Level of Game Experience Together -

SAN DIEGO, June 5, 2023 -- Sony Corporation ("Sony") has signed a multiple-year global partnership agreement with Fnatic Ltd ("Fnatic"), which operates a professional esports team headquartered in London, UK, including product co-creation of Sony's gaming gear brand, INZONE™.

GATORADE UNVEILS NEW SPORTS SCIENCE LAB FOR EXTENSIVE ATHLETE RESEARCH AND NEW PRODUCT INNOVATION

6/5/2023

he State-of-the-Art Gatorade Sports Science Institute Joins PepsiCo's R&D Center of Excellence in Valhalla, NY to Strengthen a World-Class Campus for End-to-End Innovation

VALHALLA, N.Y., June 5, 2023 -- Gatorade today announced the opening of its newest Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) Research & Development lab in Valhalla, New York, providing unparalleled opportunity for innovation and discovery that builds upon the strength and history of Gatorade's backed-by-science approach. In this state-of-the-art R&D facility, GSSI will support product development across all Gatorade Portfolio brands, including Gatorade, Fast Twitch, Propel, Muscle Milk and EVOLVE. The enhanced Gatorade Portfolio offers far more than sports drinks, with product options across energy, hydration, protein and all-day nutrition that help deliver results for any athlete or exerciser.

NYC Footy Hosts Largest Adult Soccer Tournament in New York City

6/5/2023

The Governors Cup is a mixed gender tournament that unites 1,000 players of all skill levels for 2-days of soccer on Governors Island.
NEW YORK, June 2, 2023 -- NYC Footy, the city's most prominent adult soccer league, is proud to announce the upcoming Governors Cup tournament, taking place on Saturday, June 3rd and Sunday, June 4th. The Governors Cup is recognized as the largest soccer tournament in New York City, bringing together 80 teams and 1,000 players for a weekend of friendly competition on Governors Island.

Austin FC Goalkeeper Brad Stuver to be Featured in Audi, MLS and The Players' Tribune "Celebrating Impact" Content Series

6/5/2023

AUSTIN, Texas // NEW YORK, N.Y. (Monday, June 5, 2023) – Audi of America, Major League Soccer and The Players’ Tribune today announced that Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver will be featured in the “Celebrating Impact” content series for his demonstration of excellence in driving progress in his community.

Working directly with Stuver to spotlight causes that are important to him, content will be unveiled through written, video, and social across The Players’ Tribune’s channels, amplifying the power of Stuver’s voice and raising awareness for charities close to his heart.

ICC and DP World announce long-term partnership to drive the global growth of cricket

6/5/2023

The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced a new long-term partnership with DP World, a leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, as the ICC’s Official Global Logistics Partner.
The partnership starts from the highly anticipated ICC World Test Championship Final in London on Wednesday and includes all major ICC events in men’s and women’s cricket, including the Cricket World Cup, T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy.

Miami Heat Defeats Denver Nuggets

6/5/2023

Nikola Jokic finished with 41 points and 11 rebounds while shooting 57 percent from the floor, but it was not enough to turn things around for the Nuggets down the stretch

DENVER, United States of America, June 5, 2023/ -- Five players scored in double figures and the Miami Heat defeated the Denver Nuggets 111-108 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals (www.NBA.com), tying the best-of-seven series 1-1. Gabe Vincent got 23 points with Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo adding 21 points each.

Serbia and USA win FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2023

6/5/2023

VIENNA (Austria) - Serbia’s men and USA's women won the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2023, which took place in Vienna, Austria on May 30 - June 4.
In the men's category, Serbia extended their historic World Cup heroics, capturing their sixth title in just 8 editions after defeating USA (21-19) in the final. The “Maestro” Dejan Majstorovic had a game-high 7 points in the thriller against the US.
Latvia defeated Brazil 22-12 to claim the bronze medal. The duo of Karlis Lasmanis and Nauris Miezis combined for 13 points in the game before Agnis Čavars scored the two to hand Latvia the victory.

Ghana Table Tennis Star Derek Abrefa Wins Bronze At Wilmont Cup Final In England

6/5/2023

The past fortnight and this weekend has been a period of fireworks for Ghanaian Table Tennis Grandmaster and Six times Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards Winner Derek Abrefa as he made Ghana proud on the international scene.
Over weekend, last Saturday in the Wilmont Cup finals of finals (National level), Abrefa who was amongst the best four selected players to represent London Middlesex at the regional level earlier this year clinched a bronze medal with his Club at the Draycott Table Tennis Centre,

Isaac Fullah’s American Football Dream officially begins with UK Selection

6/4/2023

On Saturday June 3rd, 17-year-old Isaac Fullah of the United Kingdom officially began his journey into stardom in American Football when he received his first official letter of selection to the UK’s Under 19 Team that will face France this summer.