Santiago has been chosen as the host city for the 2027 Special Olympics World Games, making it the first time a Latin American city will host the event. This decision places the event in the Southern Hemisphere for the first time in its 55-year history. With a budget of $134 million allocated by the federal and city government, the World Games are expected to attract over 6,000 Special Olympics athletes from more than 170 countries. Previously, Santiago hosted the Pan American and Parapan American Games, investing $507 million in venues for the event.
In an effort to boost ticket sales for the Paris Paralympic Games this August and September, organizers are launching an advertising campaign today. Despite only 300,000 tickets being purchased by the public, a total of 900,000 tickets have been sold so far, with 600,000 purchased by French public sector organizations and Olympic and Paralympic committees.
Premiership Rugby is contemplating a rebrand as part of a broader strategy to engage new supporters and reshape the top flight of English rugby. The league aims to attract new audiences and sponsors through bold plans for change.
French Sports Minister Amélie Oudéa-Castéra has called for severe sanctions against AS Monaco midfielder Mohamed Camara and his club after he covered a badge in support of the LGBTQ community on his playing jersey during a Ligue 1 game on Sunday.
Yorkshire cricket club has garnered interest from investors in Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and India. However, any deal to secure the club’s financial future will only proceed if the club transitions from being member-owned to a demutualized structure.
