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British Grand Prix Attendance Could Be Down As Fans Balk At High Ticket Prices06 / 19 / 13Attendance at this month’s British Grand Prix "is expected to be significantly down" as F1 fans "rebel against ever-increasing ticket prices," according to Christian Sylt of the London INDEPENDENT. The cheapest tickets for next Sunday’s race at Silverstone start at £145 ($227) -- "... |
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The English Institute of Sport in Sheffield will play host to the second Paralympics GB Sports Fest on April 26 and 27. Sports Fest is a free two-day multi-sport event for disabled people ( English Institute of Sport ). ... The Int'l Volleyball Federation announced the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Ch ...
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British Isles To Host Giro D'Italia Stages
The British Isles "will host six days of grand tour cycling next year" after it was confirmed that the 2014 Giro d’Italia will start in Northern Ireland, according to Josh Burrows of the LONDON TIMES. The opening three stages of the race "will be held on roads either side of the Irish border," ...
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Asian Athletics Championships Cancelled
The government of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu said that it "will not host" the upcoming Asian Athletics Championships as athletes from Sri Lanka are participating in the event to be held in this country after a gap of nearly 20 years. State Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa announced the ne ...
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AFL Considers Ticket Hike For Top Games
Blockbuster games "could cost fans more to attend under a variable pricing concept" floated by the Australian Football League, according to Eliza Sewell of the HERALD SUN. Extra revenue generated by a hike in gate prices above the standard A$20 ($21), or possibly a tax on premium seating at high-dem ...
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Berlin Submits '18 Athletics Euro Bid
The German Athletics Association (DLV) and the city-state of Berlin "have submitted their application to host the European Championships in '18," according to the SID. DLV General Secretary Frank Hensel "has handed over the application documents to European Athletics Association President Hansjö ...
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Rugby Experiencing Australia Growth
Several women’s Rugby Sevens competitions will take place across Australia in the coming months. Competitions kicked off in Queensland, Western Australia, New South Wales and Newcastle earlier in February, while Victoria’s will launch in early March. With an emphasis on U18 and senior ag ...
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Goal-Line Technology At 2014 World Cup
FIFA confirmed that goal-line technology will be used at the 2014 World Cup, as it "invited tenders to provide the system," according to Josh Burrows of the LONDON TIMES. FIFA President Sepp Blatter had "previously stated his commitment to bringing in goal-line technology for the tournament." It was ...
Lions Tour Sells Out In 15 Minutes
Rugby supporters "swamped ticketing websites" Monday morning and sold out this summer’s Lions Test series against Australia in just 15 minutes, according to Charlie Skillen of the London DAILY MAIL. Seats priced between £63 ($98) and £296 ($459) for the two Tests in Melbourne and S ...
Brasil Open Breaks Attendance Records
In its 13th edition, the Brasil Open in São Paulo "broke attendance records" with 57,465 tickets sold, according to Fernando Itokazu of FOLHA DE S. PAULO. The number is a 26% increase over the '12 event. However, the tournament did draw its share of criticism. The players "did not like the co ...
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The V8 revolution "burst into life" Saturday with an estimated 15,000 people packing into Sydney Motorsport Park to watch Nissan and Mercedes officially end Holden and Ford's 19-year V8 Supercar duopoly. Packed stands and "lengthy paddock queues ushered in the 'Car of the Future' era" with 25 of the ...
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