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Uefa Euro 2028: UK and Ireland submit final bid and reveal stadiums list

16Apr

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Uefa Euro 2028: UK and Ireland submit final bid and reveal stadiums list

The football associations of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have formally submitted their bid to co-host the men’s 2028 Uefa European Championship. As part of the UK and Ireland’s joint candidacy, the host cities and ten stadiums have also been proposed for the 18th edition of the tournament. According to a statement issued by the five associations, almost three million tournament tickets will be made available and the average stadium capacity will be 58,000. Turkey is set to be the UK and Ireland’s only rival to host Euro 2028 after European football’s governing body Uefa confirmed that the Turkish Football Federation has submitted its bid dossier to host the tournament in either 2028 or 2032. The Italian Football Federation has also submitted...

Star Clippers: go on a yoga-themed or French Open cruise in summer 2023

14Apr

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Star Clippers: go on a yoga-themed or French Open cruise in summer 2023

Tall-ship cruise line Star Clippers will continue its popular yoga sailings programme with the addition of qualified instructors on board selected sailings in summer 2023. Guests can take part in complimentary, daily classes throughout eight sailings on board Star Clipper from April to October, visiting ports of call in the Western Mediterranean. Confirmed yoga-themed departures are 28 April, 6 May, 13 May, 27 May, 8 July, 15 July, 29 July and 7 October 2023. Fay McCormack, general manager of the UK GSA, said: “We are delighted to welcome back yoga instructors for our summer 2023 departures. Whilst we have been offering this on board our ships for many years, today’s ever-increasing awareness of the positive effects of yoga on mental wellbeing reaffirms why we choose to offer this se...

Discover South Carolina becomes an official tourism sponsor of golf’s PGA Tour

13Apr

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Discover South Carolina becomes an official tourism sponsor of golf’s PGA Tour

The PGA Tour and Discover South Carolina have announced a five-year marketing partnership that will see the state become an official tourism sponsor of golf’s elite tour. As part of the agreement, through to 2027, Discover South Carolina will engage across the PGA Tour landscape, including through digital activations and creative content as well as at PGA Tour and DP World Tour tournaments. The partnership will further solidify the state as a world-class destination for recreation and golf. The RBC Heritage returns to Hilton Head Island this week for its 55th edition, established in South Carolina in 1969 when Arnold Palmer took home the inaugural event. Congaree Golf Club in Ridgeland, South Carolina, also hosted events in both 2021 and 2022 as the PGA Tour navigated the pandemic, a...

Rugby union: 2023 Premiership Rugby final

Twickenham Stadium, home of English rugby union, will host the Gallagher Premiership Rugby final between Saracens and Sale Sharks on Saturday 27 May 2023. Crowning the champions of England’s top-flight, the final of the Premiership Rugby season will start at 3pm (BST). Tickets For ticketing details see Ticketmaster UK. For hospitality packages see twickenhamstadium.com Hotels in London Search for hotels through our affiliate partners: Hotels.com LastMinute.com ebookers.com Expedia UK

Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023

Las Vegas returns to the Formula 1 calendar for the first time since the 1982 Caesars Palace Grand Prix. The 2023 F1 Las Vegas GP will be held from 16-18 November 2023 on a new street circuit in the heart of the city in Nevada, US. The race is scheduled to take place at night on Saturday 18 November on the Las Vegas Strip with the track sweeping past some of the world’s most legendary landmarks, hotels and casinos. The neon lights of Las Vegas will be the backdrop for Formula 1’s third race in the US. Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority: “We eagerly anticipate the moment when the history, energy and momentum of Formula 1 will culminate in an unforgettable Saturday night on the Las Vegas Strip. Spectators will experience the unrivalled th...

Giants Live: The World’s Strongest Nation 2023

The World’s Strongest Nation, presented by Giants Live, will take place on Saturday 18 November 2023 at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England. This team event will see the world’s strongest women join the stage alongside the world’s strongest men. Jaw-dropping, inspirational and larger than life – this is live strength sport and entertainment at its absolute biggest and best. For ticket details see Ticketmaster UK Image: mandsbankarena.com

Giants Live World Tour Finals 2023

The Giants Live World Tour Finals will be held on Saturday 21 October 2023 at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. For ticket details see Ticketmaster UK Image: ovohydro.com

Giants Live: The Strongman Open 2023

Giants Live: The Strongman Open will take place on Saturday 2 September 2023 at the Cardiff International Arena in Cardiff, Wales. In 2022, a sold-out arena paid witness to some epic feats of strength; heavy metal was shifted and world records very nearly lifted as Cardiff was treated to its first taste of big arena Strongman. For ticket details see Ticketmaster UK Image: cardiffinternationalarena.co.uk

Giants Live: The Strongman Classic 2023

The Strongman Classic, presented by Giants Live, will be held on Saturday 8 July 2023 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England. Witness the crème de la crème of strongmen go head to head across 21st century versions of six old-school events including stone carries, Hercules holds, overhead presses and more. For ticket details see Ticketmaster UK

2nd World Sports Tourism Congress

Organised by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the government of the Republic of Croatia, through its ministry of tourism and sport, the 2nd World Sports Tourism Congress will be held from 26-27 April 2023 at Fortis Club, Falkensteiner Resort Punta Skala in the city of Zadar on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast. With a theme of “Tourism & Sports United for Sustainability”, the congress will focus on subjects such as sports tourism’s economic impact, the sector’s contribution to sustainable development goals, how to promote a destination through hosting sports events, sponsorships and bidding procedures. For more information and to register see unwto.org https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uq3Ik66Gshc

SailGP expands global calendar for season four

9Apr

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SailGP expands global calendar for season four

SailGP has unveiled an expanded schedule for its fourth season – a 12-race global circuit spanning four continents from June 2023 to July 2024. Known as “the world’s most exciting racing on water”, SailGP’s fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled events use identical hydrofoiling F50 catamarans – 50ft race boats with 80ft wingsails that fly over the water at speeds of more than 60mph. The global championship features national teams battling in short, intense races at iconic stadium-style venues across the globe. The North American market features prominently in the 2023-2024 calendar, hosting six of the planned 12 events. This includes a brand new stop in Los Angeles on the LA Waterfront at the Port of Los Angeles from 22-23 July 2023, and the return to New York in June 2024, which hosted Sa...

Event in focus: Motor Valley Fest 2023 in Emilia Romagna, Italy

8Apr

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Event in focus: Motor Valley Fest 2023 in Emilia Romagna, Italy

Emilia Romagna’s Motor Valley Fest returns from 11-14 May 2023 for a celebration of Italy’s rich automotive and motor racing history. The four-day festival takes place in the heart of the northern Italian region’s “Motor Valley” – spread across the Unesco-city of Modena and surrounding areas – and will feature a wide range of activities, events and test drives. Highlights include the re-opening of the Automobili Lamborghini Museum in Sant’Agata Bolognese (Bologna), as well as live music, food and entertainment throughout. Long regarded as the “Motor Valley” due to its important contribution to Italy's motor industry, Emilia Romagna is home to celebrated names such as Ferrari, Maserati, Pagani, Dallara, Ducati and Lamborghini; there is no other place in the world with such a rich motor h...

Cycling in Morzine 2023: Tour de France, Bike Week and more

8Apr

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Cycling in Morzine 2023: Tour de France, Bike Week and more

Sitting at 1,000m altitude, the French mountain village of Morzine, part of the Portes du Soleil, has a wide range of activities and experiences on offer throughout summer. Not only is it a sporting hub, with the Tour de France returning for the 22nd time, but it’s also a place where visitors can enjoy nature and the great outdoors. Unlike many other skiing destinations, Morzine has 3,000 permanent residents, meaning it remains a vibrant hub during the warmer months. Guests can make the most of 52 bars and restaurants, 34 hotels, 80 retailers, 21 chairlifts and cable cars across Morzine and Portes du Soleil, 200km of signed cycling trails, and 15 mapped mountain bike routes. Visitors can also spot 132 cows, 50 goats and 20 pigs, plus more than 1,000 species of flora. Her...

Cricket: 2023 ICC World Test Championship final

Australia will take on India in the ICC World Test Championship final from 7-11 June 2023. Taking place at The Kia Oval in London, the fixture sees the top two teams from the World Test Championship standings go head-to-head. Geoff Allardice, ICC chief executive, said: “We are delighted to be hosting the ICC World Test Championship final at The Oval, which has such a rich legacy and an amazing atmosphere, which is ideal for such an important fixture on the calendar.” See more at icc-cricket.com/world-test-championship Embed from Getty Images

Women’s cricket: a huge summer ahead in England and Wales

8Apr

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Women’s cricket: a huge summer ahead in England and Wales

It's a huge year for women’s cricket in England and Wales. England will face the No.1 team in the world, Australia, in what is set to be an enthralling Ashes series in June and July. And then in August, stars from both nations will go straight into the domestic competition, The Hundred, which features eight women’s teams battling it out alongside the men’s to be crowned champions. 2023 Women’s Ashes The Women’s Ashes multi-format series will start on Thursday 22 June 2023 and this summer’s showdown is expected to break all attendance records for women’s international fixtures in England. It is the first year that both the men's and women's Ashes are being played alongside one another, with equal prominence, at the biggest grounds. Heather Knight’s team will start...

An active tour of Philadelphia: running, cycling and the outdoors

7Apr

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An active tour of Philadelphia: running, cycling and the outdoors

As a sports destination, Philadelphia has it all. Pennsylvania’s largest city is home to teams in the four major US sports leagues – the Phillies (MLB), Eagles (NFL), 76ers (NBA) and Flyers (NHL) – and is also well known for its association with boxing’s most famous fictional fighter, Rocky Balboa. As well as the major league sports, Philly is also a great outdoorsy city which boasts a huge urban park system and extensive walking, running, and cycling trails. Here we look at the activities and things to do in Philadelphia for a healthy and active city break. Fairmount Park Boxer’s Trail (Image: Fairmount Park Conservancy) Outdoors Philadelphia boasts one of the largest city-owned urban park systems in the world. Taking up more than 2,000 acres, Fairmount Park incorporates mor...

2023 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series: three new venues on calendar

7Apr

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2023 Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series: three new venues on calendar

Seven breathtaking venues will feature in the 14th edition of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series – including three brand-new locations for 2023: Auckland in New Zealand, Takachiho in Japan, and Sweden’s capital city, Stockholm. The season finale in Auckland will be the 99th stop of the world series, which launched in 2009. For the second season running, Boston will provide the opening launchpad. The Institute of Contemporary Art, set against the skyline of one of America’s oldest cities, bore witness to a very special first chapter in last year’s fight for the coveted King Kahekili trophies. A maiden victory for two of the sport’s young guns – Aidan Heslop of the UK and Canada’s Molly Carlson – set the tone for one of the most exciting seasons in cliff diving history. https://w...

Golf: The Senior Open presented by Rolex

Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in South Wales will host the The Senior Open from 27-30 July 2023. Presented by Rolex, it will be the 36th edition of Europe’s only senior major championship. Northern Ireland’s Darren Clarke is the reigning champion after victory at Gleneagles in 2022. Previous winners include Miguel Ángel Jiménez, Tom Watson, Bernhard Langer, and Gary Player. For more information see legendstour.com Embed from Getty Images

Greek Running Tours by Dean Karnazes: the ‘ultimate runcation’ in Greece

18Feb

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Greek Running Tours by Dean Karnazes: the ‘ultimate runcation’ in Greece

Greek-American ultramarathoner Constantine “Dean” Karnazes has partnered with sports tourism and wellness agency ActiveMedia Group to launch Greek Running Tours. Greece, the birthplace of the marathon, is a land where history has been created, legends made and where magic and mythology come together. As tribute to his Greek heritage and his desire to promote Greek tourism to a global audience, Karnazes gives runners the opportunity to explore Greece on foot, immersing in the history and beauty, eating the food and experiencing this legendary land in a way that few tourists ever will. Dean Karnazes (Image: Angelos Zymaras) Along with the running (and a walking option for non-runners) each day will include cultural experiences – from bread making in the mountains of Crete, to olive...

Sports holidays: adventure cycling in South Korea with Saddle Skedaddle

18Feb

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Sports holidays: adventure cycling in South Korea with Saddle Skedaddle

Cycling holiday company Saddle Skedaddle has launched a new guided adventure in South Korea that takes riders from Seoul to Busan. The 14-day cycling trip explores the history, culture and cuisine of this often overlooked part of Asia. Beginning in the capital Seoul, the route follows the newly-developed Cheonggyecheon Stream Bike Path, cutting through the heart of the city all the way to the Han River Bikeway. Joining the South Han River Bike Path in Yangpyeong, it’s a fairly flat ride to the county of Angsung where the area’s famous hot springs are ready to treat weary legs after a long day in the saddle. More hot springs await in the town of Suanbo, North Chungcheong, where the healing waters have been part of Korean culture for centuries. The changing scenery leaving S...