SportacHOST CITY TALKS UNDERWAY FOR SPORTACCORD CONVENTION 2016
POST DUBAI WITHDRAWAL
eventskarate 30 ottobre 2015
LAUSANNE, Switzerland – Commenting on the announcement from Dubai, Mr. Francesco Ricci Bitti, President of SportAccord Convention said: “SportAccord Convention is very disappointed that the Dubai Sports Council has decided not to host the 2016 Convention.
Our understanding was that we were very close to an agreement. However, Dubai is not the only option for 2016 and we will start working immediately to secure an outstanding location for next year’s meeting.”
For SportAccord Convention media enquiries, please contact Jenny Edmondson, Media Relations Officer, jenny.edmondson@sportaccordconvention.com.
EDITORS NOTES
SportAccord Convention
SportAccord Convention is the world’s premier and most exclusive annual event at the service of sport. It is focused on driving positive change internationally and dedicated to engaging and connecting; rights holders, organising committees, cities, press and media, businesses and other organisations involved in the development of sport.
The SportAccord Convention is a not-for-profit organisation which annually brings together representatives from more than 100 International Sports Federations affiliated with the following umbrella organisations that whost their Annual General Assemblies at the SportAccord Convention.
SportAccord (General Association of International Sports Federations), ASOIF (Association of Summer Olympic International Federations), AIOWF (Association of International Olympic Winter Sports Federations), ARISF (Association of IOC Recognised International Sports Federations), and AIMS (Alliance of Independent Recognised Members of Sport).
In addition, the SportAccord Convention receives the full support of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
For more information about the SportAccord Convention: www.sportaccordconvention.com