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F1 Abu Dhabi GP 2019: The Killers and Travis Scott headline after-race concerts

17Jul

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F1 Abu Dhabi GP 2019: The Killers and Travis Scott headline after-race concerts

It has been announced that the 2019 Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts will feature The Killers and Travis Scott as two of the headline acts. Du Arena on Yas Island will host the Yasalam concerts with hip-hop star Scott headlining on Friday 29 November and stadium rockers The Killers on Sunday 1 December. The F1 Abu Dhabi GP is the final race on the 2019 calendar and previous winners include Lewis Hamilton (2011, 2014, 2016, 2018) and Sebastian Vettel (2009, 2010, 2013). Al Tareq Al Ameri, CEO of Yas Marina Circuit, said: “We are delighted to announce The Killers will play the headline show on Sunday night at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after-race concerts. “With their huge collection of global anthems, massive fan appeal, and incredible live performances,...

2019 Silverstone Classic: cars to see, what’s on and ticket details

17Jul

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2019 Silverstone Classic: cars to see, what’s on and ticket details

The Silverstone Classic returns to the historic British circuit for three days of motor racing and entertainment at the end of July. Attracting crowds of more than 100,000 people, the motor sport festival from 26-28 July will feature more than 1,000 race entries, live music, a free funfair, shopping village, interactive experiences and a classic car auction. The huge showcase will also see more than 130 clubs display more than 10,000 classic cars over the weekend. Other highlights include Bentley’s 24 Hours of Le Mans-winning Speed 8 prototypes, which will race for the first time ever in the UK. Also on the schedule are races and demonstrations featuring historic cars from Formula 1, Sports Cars, GT and Touring Cars. Some of the cars to see at the Silverstone Classic Bentley’s Sp...

Event focus: Charlestown Harbour Classic Sail Festival

16Jul

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Event focus: Charlestown Harbour Classic Sail Festival

Charlestown Harbour in Cornwall will host its first ever Classic Sail Festival in 2019. The festival, from 30 August to 1 September, will see a fleet of classic ships sail into the harbour and also feature food and drink stalls and live music with Mad Dog Mcrea the headline act. Visitors to the Sail Festival at the UNESCO World Heritage Site will be able to purchase a gangway pass that allows them access to the inner harbour and a tour of the ships in the grade II listed port. Rolf Munding, owner of Charlestown Harbour, said: “The Classic Sail Festival is gearing up to be a spectacular event. A lot of planning has gone into it and we hope the people of Charlestown and beyond in Cornwall can join us. “The festival is a real opportunity for us to celebrate traditional vessels ...

The Sports Tourism Blog: Lewis Hamilton was right – the 2019 F1 British GP scheduling was bad

16Jul

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The Sports Tourism Blog: Lewis Hamilton was right – the 2019 F1 British GP scheduling was bad

Sunday 14 July 2019 will go down as one of the greatest days in British sporting history. England won the Cricket World Cup in memorable fashion against New Zealand at Lord’s, Novak Djokovic came through a five-set epic against Roger Federer at Wimbledon and the European Tour’s Scottish Open title was secured by Austrian golfer Bernd Wiesberger. Also on the agenda was the Formula 1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone - a major UK sporting event that arguably took a back seat to the dramatic cricket and Wimbledon finals. More than 140,000 fans attended the 2019 British GP but for world champion Lewis Hamilton he felt that this year’s scheduling of the race denied sports fans the chance to embrace F1’s biggest race because of the TV competition with the cricket and tennis. Speaking ahe...

Man Utd vs. AC Milan tickets still available | International Champions Cup, Cardiff

16Jul

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Man Utd vs. AC Milan tickets still available | International Champions Cup, Cardiff

International Champions Cup (ICC) football heads to Cardiff on Saturday 3 August when Manchester United face AC Milan at the Principality Stadium. It’s the third and final ICC fixture for the two European giants as they prepare for the new Premier League and Serie A seasons. United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that he will pick a full-strength team for the clash in Cardiff. Welsh international Daniel James, the club’s new summer signing, could make an appearance in front of his country’s fans. In an interview with the ICC, Solskjaer said: “We’re getting close to the league then and playing against AC Milan in Cardiff is a great chance for us to put the full team out to test ourselves just before the league starts. “We’re going to have to play our top team because we wan...

Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Festival: tickets, dates and what’s on

7Jul

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Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Festival: tickets, dates and what’s on

The Telegraph Ski & Snowboard Festival returns to London in 2019 at Battersea Park. Taking place over four days from 24-27 October, the snow sports event features the UK’s largest real-snow open-air ski slope. Tricks and stunts Held on “Mount Battersea”, which features real snow from The Snow Centre in Hemel Hempstead, competitions will see professionals show off their tricks, stunts and skills on the slope throughout the weekend. What’s on? Visitors to the festival can also enjoy games, entertainment, a street food village and get winter sports holiday inspiration from more than 150 exhibitors. Opening times and dates Thursday 24 October: 12pm-10pm Friday 25 October: 11am-10pm Saturday 26 October: 11am-7pm Sunday 27 October: 11am-5pm How much are tickets? According ...

Active East: a month of activities in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

5Jul

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Active East: a month of activities in London’s Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Free sporting activities feature throughout the month of July during Active East at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in London. People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to visit London’s former Olympic Park to enjoy free activities including football, yoga, rowing, tennis, cycling and dancing. Visit International Quarter London’s Endeavour Square to experience what it’s like for the pros in the Wimbledon and Tour de France simulators and slip on your dancing shoes to learn ceilidh or swing. Try out a mountain bike or road track session at Lee Valley VeloPark and set free your inner Andy Murray with a game of tennis at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre. Also, why not take to the water to try out some canoeing or rowing from the brand new pontoon in the south of the park? A...

Women’s sports events the highlight of Scotland’s summer

4Jul

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Women’s sports events the highlight of Scotland’s summer

Women’s sport will take the spotlight in Scotland over the next three months with a number of major events taking place. Scotland will play host to six European and international sporting events kicking off with the Uefa Women’s Under-19 European Championship in July and ending with the biggest women’s golf team event, the Solheim Cup, in September. Other major sporting events in Scotland this summer include: Hockey: Women’s Eurohockey Championships II Cycling: Women’s Tour of Scotland cycling Golf: Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open Cricket: ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup T20 Global Qualifier Catriona Matthew, Team Europe’s captain at the 2019 Solheim Cup, said: “There is no doubt that women’s sport is benefitting from an enhanced profile both domestically...

Video: new format and finals for Fed Cup women’s tennis event

28Jun

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Video: new format and finals for Fed Cup women’s tennis event

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced that the women’s tennis Fed Cup tournament will be relaunched with a new format and new finals event. A “World Cup of Tennis” format will see the number of nations increase from eight to 20 and they will compete each year to be world champions. According to the official news release 16 nations will compete in the 2020 qualifiers on 7-8 February on a home-and-away basis over five matches to earn one of eight places in the finals. The eight qualifying nations will join the 2019 finalists Australia and France, host nation Hungary and one wild card in the 2020 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Finals - a new event that will be held from 14-19 April 2020 in Budapest, Hungary. The finals will be staged at the Laszlo Papp Budapest Sports Arena f...

Schumacher’s Ferrari F2002 car is up for auction at F1 Abu Dhabi GP

27Jun

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Schumacher’s Ferrari F2002 car is up for auction at F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Formula 1 fans attending the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will get the chance to bid for Michael Schumacher’s 2002 title-winning Ferrari F2002 when it goes up for auction. Potential buyers must have deep pockets though as the Ferrari F2002 is estimated to be sold for between US$5.5m and US$7.5m. The car, chassis no.219, is the headline lot for the Abu Dhabi GP auction which is hosted by RM Sotheby’s in partnership with Formula 1. Also going under the hammer is a restored 1990 Ferrari F40 signed by four-time F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel. The F40 has an estimate of between US$1.5m and US$1.75m. Earlier this year at the Bahrain GP, RM Sotheby’s and the Formula 1 Group announced their partnership. Golden era The Ferrari F2002, chassis no.219, saw F1 legend Schumacher to vic...

Milan-Cortina awarded 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games

24Jun

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Milan-Cortina awarded 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games

Milan-Cortina has been selected to host the 2026 Winter Olympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games. The Italian destination was confirmed for 2026 ahead of the other candidate bid from Stockholm-Åre in Sweden. The decision was taken during the 134th session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in Lausanne, Switzerland on 24 June. IOC president Thomas Bach said: “Congratulations to Milan-Cortina. We can look forward to outstanding and sustainable Olympic Winter Games in a traditional winter sports country. “The passion and knowledge of Italian fans, together with experienced venue operators, will create the perfect atmosphere for the best athletes in the world. “The Olympic Winter Games Milan-Cortina 2026 will feature iconic venues and beautiful settings, combining the attract...

Women’s T20 cricket proposed for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

21Jun

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Women’s T20 cricket proposed for Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games Federation’s executive board has approved proposals for three new sports to be included at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England. Beach volleyball, Para table tennis and women’s Twenty20 cricket have been recommended for inclusion in the 2022 programme. The plans will now be put to a final vote of the CGF’s general assembly, which is made up of the 71 member Commonwealth Games Associations. Birmingham’s Edgbaston Stadium, where all of the women’s cricket matches would be played, is currently hosting matches at the ICC Cricket World Cup and will also host the opening Test match of the Ashes series between England and Australia. In a statement Ian Reid, CEO of Birmingham 2022, said: “Ever since the sports programme for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealt...

US sports make big impact on London’s tourism industry

20Jun

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US sports make big impact on London’s tourism industry

American sports will be in the spotlight in London this year as more US athletes and events choose the UK capital as their second home. According to Visit London 2018 saw a record 2.6m visits to London from the US, with live sports events playing a key role in attracting tourists. Upcoming highlights include the Boston Red Sox going head to head with baseball rivals New York Yankees and US tennis icon Serena Williams aiming to win a 24th grand slam title at Wimbledon. In October and November four matches will be played in London during the NFL's 100th anniversary. Two games will take place at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and two at Wembley Stadium. Speaking of his experience playing in the capital, Tom Brady, the six-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback of the New England Patriots ...