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Gay Games Hong Kong generate over HK$200 million

Gay Games Hong Kong generate over HK$200 million

The Gay Games 11 Hong Kong 2023 (GGHK) generated an economic impact of approximately HK$200 million (€23.5 million), according to a study conducted by academics from the Department of Economics at Kent State University in Ohio, USA.


A battle in world skiing

A battle in world skiing

A major power struggle is unfolding in the world of skiing between the FIS and various national federations, with the leadership of President Johan Eliasch being challenged by Germany, among others.



African Olympism meets in Algiers

African Olympism meets in Algiers

The 9th Ordinary General Assembly of the Association of African National Olympic Academies (ANOCA) met in Algiers, with 25 out of 39 academies present, to evaluate the efforts made by the Association des Académies Nationales Olympiques d'Afrique (AANOA) and their respective National Olympic Committees (NOCs) in promoting and disseminating the Olympic ideals and values.


Athens 2004, the squandered legacy

Athens 2004, the squandered legacy

Twenty years after the Games were held in the birthplace of the Olympic Games, and the legacy of Athens 2004 falls far short of what was hoped for. Abandoned facilities are a symbol of the great difficulties in dealing with the aftermath of the Games.








Lima: Why it will host the Pan American Games again in 2027

Lima: Why it will host the Pan American Games again in 2027

The 2027 Pan American Games saw a back-and-forth with the host cities until Lima finally won the bid, replacing Barranquilla, which was sanctioned for non-compliance and lost the right to host. Strong government support and a high voter turnout tipped the vote in Lima's favour.


Dani Alves released on bail

Dani Alves released on bail

Former Brazilian football star Dani Alves, who was sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for rape last month, has regained his freedom after requesting and being granted bail while his appeal is heard.


300,000 condoms for Paris 2024 athletes

300,000 condoms for Paris 2024 athletes

After Tokyo 2020, with contact restrictions to stop the COVID-19 pandemic, the strict health policy of the Olympic Games is back and Paris 2024 will distribute 300,000 condoms to athletes, twice as many as London 2012, but far from the record set by Rio 2016.