Come 17 September and all roads in the Asia and Oceania region will lead to Turkmenistan for the Ashgabat 2017 5th Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games, Central Asia’s biggest-ever sporting extravaganza. Read more
The University of Georgia in the US has approved major enhancements to the west end zone of its Sanford Stadium. Read more
More than 640 of the UK’s and Europe’s leading groundscare experts from both the professional and volunteer sector, as well as dignitaries from the governing bodies of sport and influential sports administrators, have honoured the expertise, dedication and passion of the country’s grounds profession at the Institute of Groundsmanship (IOG) annual Industry Awards. Read more
World Rugby has concluded its latest Rugby World Cup 2019 tournament review meetings in Tokyo and says it is satisfied with the organising committee’s hosting preparations. Read more
Team GB’s preparations for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games are well on track with key preparation camp venues already booked, Bill Sweeney, CEO of the British Olympic Association, said in a keynote address at the Stadia & Arena Asia Pacific 2016 conference in Yokohama, Japan. Read more
Bristol Rovers’ Memorial Stadium has an expanded capacity with two new look stands designed and installed by Arena Seating for the 2016/17 season. Read more
In the following Industry Q&A, Katie McIntyre speaks with Mary Mycka (MM), Executive Director at the Stadium Managers Association (SMA).
Community loudspeakers have been installed in the three adjoining Carioca Arenas, newly built for the Olympics and Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, and located in the heart of the Barra Olympic Park. Read more
In this special Industry Q&A, Matthew Prosser, Verteda Ltd’s Director of Business Development, unveils the Company’s Vantage workforce management solution.
In the following special interview piece, Daniel Vaniche, Managing Director and Founder of DVVD – an architecture, engineering and design firm based in Paris, France – details their work on the Accor Hotels Arena project, which saw the redevelopment of the POPB.
Arup’s Rebecca Stewart (RS) explains the difficult art of designing everyday products, the latest trends and her own office space, while also describing how chairs can uphold the quality of an entire project.
Charlton Athletic FC’s (CAFC) Audio Visual Assistant, Steve Adamson, provides insights on the club’s use of the latest software and solutions to increase fan engagement and enhance the fan experience at their home ground, The Valley.
