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Inform. Inspire. Celebrate. | |
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Among This Week's Stories: Rugby's Heads, Racers' Hands, a Skier's Pivot and an Awards' Sizzle | |
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Out with Rules, In with Innovation | |
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A forward-thinking industry needs a fearless, fresh format – and that’s what our guests enjoyed at The Sports Technology Awards.
The evening brought together senior people, sharp tech, strong networking and a true sports legend. Its immersive style delivered engagement, insight and entertainment. Described by dozens of our guests as ‘the best awards they had ever attended’, perhaps it’s time we talked about how you could be part of next year? See what you might have missed… | |
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Grip Shift: Custom Gloves Give Wheelchair Racers a Push | |
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New research shows that personalised rigid gloves can boost biomechanics and cut effort in wheelchair racing — with an innovative attachment system designed to enhance both performance and independence.
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Support Falls Short: Sports Bras Under Scrutiny in New Research | |
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A study in the European Journal of Sport Science warns that very supportive sports bras may increase lumbar pressure, shifting spinal load and potentially causing back pain.
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World Rugby's Brain Health Initiative Reveals Cognitive Risks | |
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World Rugby found 25% of assessed former elite players at risk of cognitive decline; the service provides specialist referrals and faces barriers in expanding globally due to language gaps.
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Shiffrin Swaps Skis for NWSL Sidelines | |
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Olympic ski legend, Mikaela Shiffrin, is hitting new terrain by joining the ownership group of the NWSL’s (National Women’s Soccer League) upcoming Denver franchise. It’s her first step into football and another sign of elite athletes backing the business of women’s sport.
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Cool Move: Dublin Plans for €190m Ice Arena | |
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Ireland’s first pro-standard ice hockey venue is on the cards. Prime Arena Holdings, fronted by businessman Tom Kennedy, is plotting multi-purpose arena in Dublin with the aim to attract top-tier teams and global fixtures to the city.
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Sport’s Superpowers Sign Pact for Equality | |
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Four leading sports nations - Australia, Canada, UK and US - have signed a formal agreement to promote gender equity in sport, coordinating efforts across funding, governance, participation, and athlete safeguarding.
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McIlroy Tees Up €1 Billion Sports Fund with TPG | |
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Rory McIlroy’s Symphony Ventures has partnered with private equity firm TPG to launch “TPG Sports,” a €1 billion fund focused on global sports assets, anchored by investment from Abu Dhabi-based firm Lunate.
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Got a story or innovation to share? Contact us at info@sportstechgroup.org | |
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