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Under-17 World Cup: From Fanaticism to Foolishness

Under-17 World Cup: From Fanaticism to Foolishness


Yesterday witnessed a regrettable incident after Germany's penalty shootout triumph (4-2) over Argentina in the Under-17 World Cup semifinals taking place in Indonesia. Social media became the conduit for insulting the Argentine goalkeeper for not saving the penalties.


Fans at 14 years old

Fans at 14 years old

Most sports followers become enthusiasts before the age of 14, and those who start engaging in sports at an early age are more likely to exercise, participate in social groups, and spend money on sports, according to a new analysis by the sports marketing agency Two Circles.


The Ocean Race will help discover and gather data in the Antarctic

The Ocean Race will help discover and gather data in the Antarctic


The world's longest and most challenging professional sports event, The Ocean Race, is leading a scientific mission in the Antarctic, where crucial data on the health of the ocean at the planet's extremes is being collected. In this remote region where information is extremely scarce, The Ocean Race stands as not only the world's toughest team sailing challenge but also the only team sport globally that mandates all participants to engage in the collection of vital ocean data. It is the sole sporting event with a scientific program extending beyond the competitions themselves, as seen in the recent utilization of scientific equipment by The Ocean Race team in the Transat Jacques Vabre and expeditions like the journey to Antarctica.






Collaboration Agreement between APC and KOC

Collaboration Agreement between APC and KOC

The Americas Paralympic Committee (APC) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Korean Paralympic Committee (KOC) and the BDH Foundation of Korea. This agreement outlines the implementation of sports programs and activations for the regional development of Paralympic sports, aiming at mutual benefits for all parties involved.