Youth Olympic Games

Alibaba Cloud Supports the First Winter Youth Olympic Games in Asia to Enhance Efficiency and Engagement

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星期二, 一月 30, 2024

As the official cloud services partner of the IOC, Alibaba Cloud continues to foster a more efficient Winter Youth Olympic Games and maximise the engagement for sports fans.

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  • As the official cloud services partner of the IOC, Alibaba Cloud continues to foster a more efficient Winter Youth Olympic Games and maximise the engagement for sports fans.
  • As Asia's first Winter Youth Olympic Games, the Gangwon 2024 Organizing Committee has deployed its major platforms for operations, including the staff management portal and ticketing system, on Alibaba Cloud's scalable and secure cloud infrastructure to optimize efficiency.
  • The digital flame, displayed at a 8.6m*2.5m*2.7m physical "cauldron" stationed at the Olympic Park in Gangwon, is to be lit throughout the Winter Youth Olympic Games.
  • To inspire the young generation in South Korea to unleash their creativity, the Gangwon 2024 Organizing Committee have partnered with Alibaba Cloud to host the "Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympic Games Alibaba Cloud Hackathon".

Lacrosse to return to the Olympic Games in 2028

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星期一, 十月 16, 2023

MUMBAI, India, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Lacrosse’s decades-long vision to return the sport to the Olympic stage has been realized, with the International Olympic Committee approving lacrosse’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

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  • MUMBAI, India, Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- World Lacrosse’s decades-long vision to return the sport to the Olympic stage has been realized, with the International Olympic Committee approving lacrosse’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
  • World Lacrosse President Sue Redfern said: “There is no greater designation than to be recognized as an Olympic sport.
  • Marc Riccio, USA Lacrosse CEO: “We are thrilled that the International Olympic Committee has voted to include lacrosse in the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
  • Having lacrosse be part of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games is a monumental moment for our sport and the millions of athletes who play across the United States.

Blend360 Announces LPGA Partnership, Sponsoring Ana Belac

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星期二, 五月 17, 2022

COLUMBIA, Md., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Blend360 announced today that they will be sponsoring LPGA player Ana Belac.

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  • COLUMBIA, Md., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Blend360 announced today that they will be sponsoring LPGA player Ana Belac.
  • A rising star in the world of golf, the 25-year-old competes on the LPGA Tour (Ladies Professional Golf Association).
  • As part of their partnership, Ana will wear the Blend360 logo on the right shoulder blade of her shirt, a look that she debuted in the recent Palos Verdes Championship.
  • I am proud to represent them on the LPGA Tour and am confident that this will be a great partnership," says Ana.

Olympic Triathlon Medalist Kevin McDowell Dives in with FINIS

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星期二, 四月 12, 2022

LIVERMORE, Calif., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Global aquatic brand FINIS, Inc. is proud to announce the signing of professional triathlete Kevin McDowell, a 2020 Tokyo Olympic medalist, and USA Triathlon's 2021 Elite Men's Olympic/World Triathlon Triathlete of the Year.

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  • LIVERMORE, Calif., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Global aquatic brand FINIS, Inc. is proud to announce the signing of professional triathlete Kevin McDowell, a 2020 Tokyo Olympic medalist, and USA Triathlon's 2021 Elite Men's Olympic/World Triathlon Triathlete of the Year.
  • McDowell made his Olympic debut in Tokyo, recording the fastest split of the U.S. team that earned the silver medal in the Mixed Relay.
  • Early in his career, McDowell was the 2010 Youth Olympic Games silver medalist and the 2010 ITU Junior World Championships bronze medalist.
  • Targeting qualification for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, McDowell partnered with swim leader FINIS to hone his technique and confidence in the water.

PyeongChang Peace Forum 2022 To Be Held Under Slogan of ‘Peace, Here and Now!’

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星期一, 二月 21, 2022

Started in 2019 and held for the fourth time this year, the PPF will proceed under the slogan of Peace, Here and Now!

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  • Started in 2019 and held for the fourth time this year, the PPF will proceed under the slogan of Peace, Here and Now!
  • To encourage youth, the future peace generation, to participate in peace activities, diverse side events including the Pyeongchang Peace Forum Youth Peace Challenge 2022 (PPF YPC 2022) and the Youth Committee session will be in place.
  • At the PyeongChang Peace Forum 2022, the New York Philharmonic String Quartet will stage a special performance.
  • I hope the consensus for peace on the Korean Peninsula will be spread at the PyeongChang Peace Forum 2022, said Governor Choi Moon-soon of Gangwon Province.

Sportradar to Monitor FIBA 3x3 Basketball Competitions through its Universal Fraud Detection System

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星期二, 十一月 9, 2021

As part of an initial one-year deal, Sportradar Integrity Services will monitor global FIBA 3x3 basketball competitions, including the World Cup, Zone Cups, the World Tour and the Womens Series, among others, covering more than 2,800 games each season.

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  • As part of an initial one-year deal, Sportradar Integrity Services will monitor global FIBA 3x3 basketball competitions, including the World Cup, Zone Cups, the World Tour and the Womens Series, among others, covering more than 2,800 games each season.
  • Managing Director of FIBA 3x3, Alex Sanchez, said: We are fully committed to putting in place the necessary measures to ensure the integrity of 3x3 basketball is protected.
  • Were excited to monitor FIBA 3x3 global basketball events, at a time when the discipline is set to reach an even bigger audience.
  • All tournaments to be monitored are:
    FIBA 3x3 World Tour (men); Challengers (men); SuperQuest (men); FIBA 3x3 Womens series; FIBA 3x3 World Cup; FIBA 3x3 World Cup Qualifiers; Olympic Qualification Tournament(s) for 3x3; FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup; FIBA 3x3 Zone Cups; FIBA 3x3 Zone Cups qualifiers; FIBA 3x3 U23 Nations League.

AliExpress Activates Olympic Games Partnership with Lausanne 2020 Consumer Campaign

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星期四, 一月 9, 2020

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Jan. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AliExpress, a global retail online marketplace of Alibaba Group, today activated its Olympic Games partnership as part of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) long-term partnership with Alibaba Group.

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  • LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Jan. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AliExpress, a global retail online marketplace of Alibaba Group, today activated its Olympic Games partnership as part of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) long-term partnership with Alibaba Group.
  • With consumers in more than 200 countries and regions, AliExpress will further the reach of the Olympic Movement and help Olympic stakeholders engage with fans around the world.
  • As part of the activation, AliExpress launched its first Olympic-themed campaignand created a dedicated site to celebrate the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne.The 14-day campaign aims to promote winter sports and encourage fan engagement around the Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympic Winter Games.
  • 2020 is not just an important year for Lausanne and Tokyo, but it also marks the tenth anniversary of AliExpress.

AliExpress Activates Olympic Games Partnership with Lausanne 2020 Consumer Campaign

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星期四, 一月 9, 2020

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Jan. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AliExpress, a global retail online marketplace of Alibaba Group, today activated its Olympic Games partnership as part of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) long-term partnership with Alibaba Group.

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  • LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Jan. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- AliExpress, a global retail online marketplace of Alibaba Group, today activated its Olympic Games partnership as part of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) long-term partnership with Alibaba Group.
  • With consumers in more than 200 countries and regions, AliExpress will further the reach of the Olympic Movement and help Olympic stakeholders engage with fans around the world.
  • As part of the activation, AliExpress launched its first Olympic-themed campaignand created a dedicated site to celebrate the 2020 Winter Youth Olympic Games in Lausanne.The 14-day campaign aims to promote winter sports and encourage fan engagement around the Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympic Winter Games.
  • 2020 is not just an important year for Lausanne and Tokyo, but it also marks the tenth anniversary of AliExpress.

U.S. POLO ASSN. Announced as Official Apparel Supplier of Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games Polo Showcase Event

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星期一, 十月 8, 2018

will be the Official Apparel Supplier of the 2018 Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games Polo Showcase.The event, which is organized by the Federation of International Polo (FIP), enables young, aspiring polo athletes to develop their skills in a broader venue in Buenos Aires, recognized as one of the world's great polo cities.

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  • will be the Official Apparel Supplier of the 2018 Buenos Aires Youth Olympic Games Polo Showcase.The event, which is organized by the Federation of International Polo (FIP), enables young, aspiring polo athletes to develop their skills in a broader venue in Buenos Aires, recognized as one of the world's great polo cities.
  • will also promote the event globally to millions of social media followers through its many digital platforms.
  • "The opportunity to act as the Official Apparel Supplier for the Showcase day at the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games is yet another way to connect with younger athletes, fans and consumers in the most authentic and experiential way.
  • announced a multi-year partnership to be the Official Apparel Supplier for the Federation of International Polo, recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the global polo governing body.