Thursday June 10th, 2021 1:30pm
On Nov. 30, 2018, World Lacrosse (though it was still known at that time as the Federation of International Lacrosse) received provisional recognition from the International Olympic Committee. It was an essential step toward inclusion in future Games, and the timing was imperative as the IOC has since slowed or ceased granting recognition to new federations.
On Thursday, World Lacrosse took a similar step forward as the IOC Executive Board recommended full recognition for the entity. Now the IOC Membership vote is all that remains, and that could come as soon as next month.
“While today’s decision by the IOC Executive Board represents yet another important milestone for World Lacrosse, we will not rest or stand still, World Lacrosse CEO Jim Scherr said in a statement. This is a catalyst that will drive and shape our efforts to continue expanding opportunities for participation in lacrosse and improving our capabilities as an international fede
The International Chess Federation is pleased to announce a new partnership with Tech Mahindra Ltd., a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and business re-engineering services and
FIDE and Tech Mahindra Announce Landmark Partnership Marking a Key Milestone in the Creation of the Global Chess League
06/04/2021 | 07:35am EDT
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The International Chess Federation is pleased to announce a new partnership with Tech Mahindra Ltd., a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and business re-engineering services and solutions. The Memorandum of Understanding signed between the parties focuses on creating together the Global Chess League, a project first proposed by Tech Mahindra Ltd. earlier this year. Now, with the support of FIDE, the Global Chess League will be provided with an accredited and exclusive status as the only world league officially recognised by the governing body of the sport of chess.
Riyadh has been confirmed as the host for the 2023 World Combat Games (WCG), an event featuring 15 combat sports and martial arts that are members of the Global Association of International Sports Federations (GAISF). The Kingdom “is looking forward to welcoming athletes from all parts of the world,” said Prince Abdul Aziz bin Turki Al-Faisal Al-Saud, president of the Saudi
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