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Football: Fifa Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia & New Zealand

The ninth edition of the Fifa Women’s World Cup will be held from Thursday 20 July to Sunday 20 August in Australia and New Zealand. The opening match and opening ceremony will take place at New Zealand’s Eden Park in Auckland and the final will be played at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia.  A tournament of firsts, the event is Australia’s biggest sporting event since the Rugby World Cup in 2003, with 32 nations playing 64 matches across nine host cities in Australia and New Zealand. It also marks the first time in Women's World Cup history that the matches have been held in the Asia-Pacific region. The nine cities and ten venues hosting matches are:  Adelaide, Australia: Hindmarsh Stadium Auckland, New Zealand: Eden Park Brisbane, Australia: Brisbane Stadium Dun...
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Qatar World Cup new openings: hotels, resorts and attractions
1Oct By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Qatar World Cup new openings: hotels, resorts and attractions

With just weeks until the start of the 2022 Fifa World Cup, Qatar Tourism has revealed new tourism attractions, hotels and resorts that will be open for fans to enjoy during the tournament. Here we take a look at some of the upcoming new openings ahead of the football festival… Related articles 2022 Fifa World Cup Qatar: fixtures and groupsHotel review: InterContinental Doha Beach & Spa Pictures: Qatar Airways aircraft with Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 livery Al Maha Island (Image: Qatar Tourism) Al Maha Island Set to launch in November, Al Maha Island will feature high-end restaurants including Zuma, LPM, Billionaire and Carbone, as well as other eateries and attractions such as Nammos Qatar beach club. The island also features Al Maha Drive, a unique driveway experience r...
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Cricket: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022

Australia will be the focus of the cricketing world when it hosts the 2022 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Taking place from 16 October to 13 November, the world’s best players from 16 teams will play 45 matches in what will be the biggest global sporting event to be hosted in Australia in 2022. Matches will be played in Adelaide (Adelaide Oval), Brisbane (The Gabba), Geelong (Kardinia Park Stadium), Hobart (Bellerive Oval), Melbourne (MCG), Perth (Perth Stadium) and Sydney (SCG). Australia will go into the eighth edition of the men’s event as defending champions after winning their maiden ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title in 2021, defeating New Zealand in the final.  The opening fixture of the tournament will see Sri Lanka take on Namibia on Sunday 16 October at Kardinia Park in Geelong. The f...
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2022 Aqua Rugby Festival

With “big hits” and even “bigger splashes”, Aqua Rugby has been described as Australia’s newest “sporting phenomenon”. Taking place at Manly Cove in Sydney, Australia from 10-12 November 2022, the three-day Aqua Rugby Festival will see matches played on a 30m x 30m floating pontoon pitch with tries scored by jumping into the ocean. Think of it as rugby’s full contact and fast pace combined with Olympic-style dives and NFL-inspired celebrations.    The teams, professional and amateur, feature five players plus reserves and games are played for ten minutes – five-minute halves with two minutes for half time. Over the weekend there will be men’s and women’s knockout competitions as well as a number of exhibition matches. Fans will be able to watch the matches from the Manly Shorelin...
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Aqua Rugby Festival: a ‘sporting phenomenon’ in Sydney, Australia 
28Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Aqua Rugby Festival: a ‘sporting phenomenon’ in Sydney, Australia 

With “big hits” and even “bigger splashes”, Aqua Rugby has been described as Australia’s newest “sporting phenomenon”. Taking place at Manly Cove in Sydney, Australia from 10-12 November 2022, the three-day Aqua Rugby Festival will see matches played on a 30m x 30m floating pontoon pitch with tries scored by jumping into the ocean. Think of it as rugby’s full contact and fast pace combined with Olympic-style dives and NFL-inspired celebrations.    The teams, professional and amateur, feature five players plus reserves and games are played for ten minutes – five-minute halves with two minutes for half time. Over the weekend there will be men’s and women’s knockout competitions as well as a number of exhibition matches. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_QNk0NRI2o Fans will be able...
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‘Blue Scotland’ by Mollie Hughes: a sports adventurer’s guide to Scotland’s wild waters
28Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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‘Blue Scotland’ by Mollie Hughes: a sports adventurer’s guide to Scotland’s wild waters

In her new book – Blue Scotland: The Ultimate Guide to Exploring Scotland’s Wild Waters – sports adventurer Mollie Hughes picks out her favourite places across Scotland to paddleboard, kayak, swim and surf.  Mixing world-class surfing breaks with kayaking adventures on the west coast, and urban paddleboarding along the Clyde with invigorating swims in the lochs of the Cairngorms National Park, the book shows how to access and enjoy these varied blue spaces.  Hughes includes her own personal experiences and tips, enabling wild water sports fans of all levels to make the most of the amazing opportunities Scotland has to offer. Here’s her pick of the off-the-beaten track places to visit in Scotland.   North Uist, Outer Hebrides  “The Island of North Uist in the Outer Heb...
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Sports travel bucket list: Everest Base Camp 70th anniversary trek with Mountain Kingdoms
27Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Sports travel bucket list: Everest Base Camp 70th anniversary trek with Mountain Kingdoms

Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay famously stepped foot on the summit of Everest on 29 May 1953 receiving worldwide acclaim and a lifetime of mountaineering superstardom. To mark their historic achievement, British tour operator Mountain Kingdoms has arranged a special Everest Base Camp Trek to arrive at Base Camp exactly 70 years later. This platinum anniversary trek will be led by Pertemba Sherpa – a celebrated three-time Everest summiteer who made his first ascent alongside mountaineering legend Chris Bonington. Pertemba's exceptional experience, Himalayan knowledge and years spent accumulating a treasure trove of mountaineering tales will add an extra dimension to the trek and give a unique insight into life on Everest. During the day at base camp there will be the chance to ...
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Golf in Italy: eight of the best golf courses in Emilia Romagna
27Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Golf in Italy: eight of the best golf courses in Emilia Romagna

With more than 20 courses, the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna is an ideal destination for both beginner and professional golfers alike. It also provides a rich cultural background to enjoy in-between rounds, meaning golfers can combine spa holidays, food and wine, and art on their trip. Here we take a look at eight of the best golf courses in Emilia Romagna, Italy.  Adriatic Golf Club Cervia, Ravenna This charming 27-hole golf club (top picture) is located amongst pine forests and salt lakes, a setting of natural beauty just a short distance from the sea. Enjoy water obstacles and innovative design that guarantees enjoyment for golfer across all levels. Previously, the Italian PGA Championships have been held here on several occasions, the latest being held in 2019. The co...
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Football: 2023 English FA Cup Final 

The 2023 English FA Cup final will be held on Saturday 3 June 2023. It will be a Manchester derby at Wembley Stadium in London, with Manchester City taking on rivals Manchester United. Kick-off is at 3pm (BST).  
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Football: 2023 Uefa Europa League final 

The 2023 Uefa Europa League final will be held on Wednesday 31 May 2023 at Puskás Aréna Park in Budapest, Hungary. Spanish club Sevilla will take on Italian club Roma in the final in Budapest. Image: Uefa.com  
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Darts: PDC Cazoo Masters 2023

The PDC Cazoo Masters, the annual season-opener of the Professional Darts Corporation, will be held at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes from 27-29 January 2023. The three-day event will feature the world’s top 24 darts players. Embed from Getty Images
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Dates confirmed for 2023 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Surfing Games 
22Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Dates confirmed for 2023 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Surfing Games 

The International Surfing Association (ISA) has confirmed that the 2023 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Surfing Games will be held in El Sunzal / La Bocana from 30 May to 7 June 2023.  The games will serve as the second event in the Olympic Qualification process, with four slots up for grabs for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games (to be held in Tahiti). In El Salvador, the four top ranked surfers by continent for each gender will qualify one place each by name. Fernando Aguerre, ISA president, said: “El Salvador continues to solidify itself as an essential part of the pathway to Olympic Surfing. We are grateful to President Bukele and Minister Valdez for their understanding of the ISA’s mission, but also for their strong commitment to surfing. We are happy to continue to expand and st...
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2023 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Surfing Games 

The International Surfing Association (ISA) has confirmed that the 2023 Surf City El Salvador ISA World Surfing Games will be held in El Sunzal / La Bocana from 30 May to 7 June 2023.  The games will serve as the second event in the Olympic Qualification process, with four slots up for grabs for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games (to be held in Tahiti). In El Salvador, the four top ranked surfers by continent for each gender will qualify one place each by name. Fernando Aguerre, ISA president, said: “El Salvador continues to solidify itself as an essential part of the pathway to Olympic Surfing. We are grateful to President Bukele and Minister Valdez for their understanding of the ISA’s mission, but also for their strong commitment to surfing. We are happy to continue to expand and strengt...
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MLB London Series 2023: Cardinals vs. Cubs and Trafalgar Square Takeover

Major League Baseball (MLB) returns to London in June 2023 with St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs facing off for a two-game series in the UK’s capital city. Taking place at the baseball-configured London Stadium, the games will be held on 24 and 25 June.  When asked about the London Series, Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman said: “Sick. Unreal. Honestly, London is on my bucket list. It's one of those cities that I'm going to hit when I'm done playing the game. Obviously, I travel a ton. But playing baseball, I'm not necessarily wanting to go to in November or the winter time, so I'm glad we get to get there in the summer. I've had a lot of friends who go to London all the time, and they have nothing but great things to say. Expanding the game to greater regions, that’s great for MLB.”  ...
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Cardinals to play Cubs in 2023 Major League Baseball London Series
22Sep By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Cardinals to play Cubs in 2023 Major League Baseball London Series

Major League Baseball (MLB) will return to London in 2023 with St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs facing off for a two-game series in the UK’s capital city. Taking place at the baseball-configured London Stadium, the games will be held on 24 and 25 June.  In 2019 MLB held its first regular-season games in Europe with the Yankees playing the Red Sox at London Stadium. The Cardinals and Cubs were due to play in London in 2020, but the series was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.  The 2023 London Series is part of the MLB World Tour, which will also see regular-season and exhibition games played in Asia, Mexico, Latin America and Europe through to the 2026 season. When asked about the London Series, Cubs pitcher Marcus Stroman said: “Sick. Unreal. Honestly, London i...
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Watching the Lionesses win at Wembley: ‘the best atmosphere I’ve ever experienced’
1Aug By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Watching the Lionesses win at Wembley: ‘the best atmosphere I’ve ever experienced’

In this blog post, Sports Tourism Media co-editor Mike Starling looks back on a glorious day out at Wembley Stadium for the Uefa Women’s Euro final between England and Germany... Just before she scored her winning goal, England hero Chloe Kelly looked towards us in the stands and urged the fans to roar the Lionesses on for the last minutes of the Uefa Women’s Euro final.  There was 110 minutes on the clock and seconds later Lauren Hemp swung in a corner which, after a goalmouth scramble, found Kelly who toe poked the ball home from close range. It may have been scrappy, but like Geoff Hurst’s hat-trick strike in 1966 and Gazza’s stunner against Scotland in 1996, Kelly’s Wembley goal is one that will go down in English football folklore. The forward’s now-iconic “taking-her-sh...
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Sydney Marathon enters race to join Abbott World Marathon Majors 
30Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Sydney Marathon enters race to join Abbott World Marathon Majors 

Sydney is on track to join the most high-profile marathon cities in the world, with the Blackmores Sydney Marathon officially announced as a candidate for the Abbott World Marathon Majors series – the first marathon in Oceania to be nominated. To become a major, the Sydney Marathon will be required to meet “strict criteria over a three-year period”, said worldmarathonmajors.com. If successful, it will join an esteemed group of races – Tokyo Marathon, Boston Marathon, TCS London Marathon, BMW-Berlin Marathon, Bank of America Chicago Marathon, and TCS New York City Marathon – as a new member of the Abbott World Marathon Majors in 2025. Stuart Ayres, the New South Wales minister for tourism and sport, said the candidacy acknowledges the Sydney Marathon as a world-class event with one of...
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Expat Sport launches Dubai hotel experience for football fans during World Cup
30Jul By Sports Tourism NewsNo Comments
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Expat Sport launches Dubai hotel experience for football fans during World Cup

Sports tourism agency Expat Sport has announced details of Dubai’s first hotel experience exclusively for football supporters. Taking place from 21 November to 18 December, to coincide with the 2022 Fifa World Cup in Qatar, the “Football Fans Dubai Experience” is for supporters wanting to base themselves in the United Arab Emirates during the tournament. The package includes daily flights to Qatar for guests attending the games, free shuttle buses to Dubai fan zones and a convenient, on-site sports bar to watch the matches. The Football Fans Dubai Experience will be hosted at NH Dubai The Palm, a premium hotel on the West Bay side of the Palm Jumeirah with breathtaking views of the Arabian Sea, Dubai Marina skyline and the Dubai Eye. The property has a rooftop infinity pool, spacious ro...
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