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A new report from YouGov Sport, an international online research data and analytics technology group, has found that there has been a changing attitude towards women’s sport. Australians in 2024, particularly those aged under 45, were more likely to agree that women’s sport is entertaining to watch and that they would go to watch a live women’s game than in 2022.
Tottenham Hotspur Women’s training kit will be sponsored by Drip, a provider of natural mineral water, with a focus on sustainability. Drip uses aluminium for its cans, which saves 95% of the energy it would take to make plastic bottles or cartons. Spurs has eliminated the use of single-use plastic water bottles, and powers its stadium and training centre with renewable electricity.
Sialia Yachts, an electric luxury yachting company, has partnered with Team Blue Rising, which is co-owned by cricketer Virat Kohli and Adidas K Mishra. The deal was announced ahead of the E1 Monaco race of the UIM E1 World Championship at the end of last month. The UIM E1 World Championship is an all-electric race boat series.
Almost 200 organisations have signed Sport England’s Going for Green pledge, including the Football Association (FA), British Cycling, England Athletics, Swim England, the Rugby Football Union (RFU), and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). The pledge was introduced so that organisations large and small could demonstrate their commitment to becoming more environmentally friendly.
Qudos Bank Arena, which is owned by TEG and managed by ASM Global, has contributed over $80,000 worth of funding and initiatives for good causes. The efforts include donating event tickets, volunteering, food donations and more. Qudos Bank Arena is an 18,000-capacity venue in Sydney that was built ahead of the 2000 Summer Olympics.
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