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More development? More competition? More games? Better world rankings? More parity? All of these situations are solved in international women's hockey if the IIHF's top division and Division IA move their World Championship models to an eight and eight system:

So the inaugural Esports Games will be heading to Saudi in 2025. Could this be the start of esports' journey to the Olympics? Gemba research shows consistent growth in passion for esports across key markets over the past 5 years. In some cases esports has ranked ahead of some current Olympic & Paralympics favourites. - USA: Fans have doubled in the last 5 years, and as of 2024, passion currently ranks ahead of Table Tennis, Cycling and Badminton - Brazil: Fans have almost doubled from 2018 to 2024 - India: Passion currently ranks ahead of Boxing, Gymnastics and Golf - Australia: 1 in 5 people claim to follow esports i.e. watched, streamed or played, rising to more than 1 in 3 for those aged 16-34 - UK: Almost 1 in 4 people in the UK claim to follow esports i.e. watched, streamed or played, rising to just under 1 in 2 for those aged 16-34 As traditional sports evolve to embrace new forms of competition, the inclusion of esports could be a game-changer inviting an even broader fanbase on the Olympic stage. #olympics #paralympics #esports

#paris2024 #paralympics2024 #parisparalympics2024 #parasport #parasports #paraathletes #athleteswithdisabilites - Columnists from CBC Radio - How do they create a level playing field at the Paralympics? In order to make the games as fair as possible, athletes compete in different categories based on their level of disability. Over time those categories are often adjusted in order to take into account new developments in medical technology and athlete ability. CBC's Blair Sanderson has this look at the challenges of creating a level playing field in para-sport. https://lnkd.in/dFKQfnF4

https://lnkd.in/e_HCDwss Highs and lows of Paris 2024 Olympics and what further needs to be done. Planning for LA 2028 starts with an immediate roadmap for Asian Games in 2026.

During the Olympic and Paralympic Games, competitors, coaches, parents, and teachers will get these transparent medals. The campaign is based on research showing that Gen Z is more interested in the stories behind athletes than in the actual competitions. #MarketingMind #Samsung #Medals #GenZ #WhatsBuzzing #OpennessMedal #Olympics

Are esports on route to the Olympics? Gemba research shows that passion for esports has grown consistently across key markets in the past 5 years, with a sizeable audience reinforcing their passion through consumption and participation. In 2024, we have seen the passion for esports rank ahead of some current Olympic & Paralympic favourites. - USA: Fans have doubled in the last 5 years, and as of 2024, passion currently ranks ahead of Table Tennis, Cycling and Badminton - Brazil: Fans have almost doubled from 2018 to 2024 - India: Passion currently ranks ahead of Boxing, Gymnastics and Golf - Australia: 1 in 5 people claim to follow esports i.e. watched, streamed or played, rising to more than 1 in 3 for those aged 16-34 - UK: Almost 1 in 4 people in the UK claim to follow esports i.e. watched, streamed or played, rising to just under 1 in 2 for those aged 16-34 As traditional sports evolve to embrace new forms of competition, the inclusion of esports could be a game-changer inviting an even broader fanbase on the Olympic stage. #esports #olympics #paralympics #faninsight

🔥 The Paris Olympics 2024 are just around the corner, promising breathtaking performances and intense rivalries from July 26th to August 11th. 👉 Want to know where all the action will happen? 👉 Wondering how to watch the games in the USA? We've got the answers for you! Check our newest blog post with an exclusive infographic on the finals of some of the most popular Olympic sports 🙌 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dSEj5Uuw #parisolympics #olympics2024 #parisolympics2024

Something I repeat a lot is no one can visualise anymore. There are some exceptions of course... but being able to see what the 3D environment will look like in the future is key to making fast and accurate decision making. There are a huge amount of examples coming out of the Olympics and Paralympics from their use of OnePlan and the VenueTwin. Check out this example below #Paralympics #digitaltwin #venueplanning #eventplanning #Paris2024

With the Paris Games coming to a close, the Olympics are returning to Hollywood after a 44-year hiatus. LA 2028 will be a display of American culture, technology, and their undying love for sports. The 1984 Olympic games in LA were when the Games went fully commercial - they were the first profitable Olympics ever. 🙌🏼 For 2028, LA already has existing infra that they will capitalize on including UCLA’s coveted university campus which will temporarily serve as the Olympic Games village, minimizing the cost of organizing the games. 🙌🏼 By 2028, the Games might reflect an even stronger commitment to sustainability and inclusivity, building on the progressive steps taken by Paris this year. The historic inclusion of cricket, after nearly a century, signals a bold move by the Olympic Committee to broaden the Games' global appeal. This addition could profoundly reshape Olympic viewership in cricket-loving nations like India, drawing millions of passionate fans and potentially transforming the Olympics into a truly universal celebration of sport. 🙌🏼 #Olympics2028 #LAOlympics https://lnkd.in/danVfCYQ

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