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Gold Coast faces volunteer shortfall ahead of Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games

The Gold Coast is grappling with declining volunteer numbers, raising concerns about the city's capacity to host major events, including the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. A recent city report revealed that only 11 per cent of Gold Coast …

Two things Brisbane Olympic Games boss will not be bringing from Paris

Athletes cruising along the Seine, acrobats on water and chaotic riverbank crowds was a spectacular and revolutionary way to open last year’s Olympic Games, setting a new bar for host cities to showcase the tournament. But don’t expect something similar in …

California legislators form a new group to prepare for Olympics and World Cup. Here’s what they have planned

As hosts of some of next year’s World Cup events, Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay area are expected to reap over half a billion dollars each. Similarly, when the Olympic Games return to Los Angeles in 2028, nearly 80,000 new full-time jobs are …

Decorah High School to host Cool School Polar Plunge for Special Olympics and Unified Champions

Decorah High School’s Special Olympics and Unified Champions groups, in partnership with Special Olympics Iowa, will host a Cool School Polar Plunge fundraising event to raise awareness for individuals with intellectual disabilities and support the Decorah …

Everybody wins as student athletes compete in Special Olympics

COATESVILLE—The Pennsylvania Special Olympics celebrated its 55th year Friday, with events in both Coatesville and Downingtown stadiums. The friendly Coatesville competition, at Coatesville Memorial Stadium, home of Red Raiders Football, attracted over 1, …

JCC of Staten Island to host 2025 Senior Olympics with new activities

STATEN ISLAND N.Y.-- The Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC of Staten Island will host the 2025 Beatrice Victor Senior Olympics (BVSO) on Sunday, June 8 through Friday, June 13. The yearly event, biringing hundreds of Staten Island seniors together, will take …

Special athletes shine in 2025 Chilton County Special Olympics

Published 11:37 am Friday, May 2, 2025 It was all fun and smiles at the 2025 Chilton County Special Olympics for special young children who got their day to shine on the athletic fields.The events were held at Clanton City Park on April 24 and the athletes …

NCSO earns top honors in 2025 Southern Nevada Special Olympics fundraiser

When it comes to taking care of business, in terms of fundraising for the Southern Nevada’s Special Olympics, Nye County Sheriff’s Office Captain Harry Means really means business. With that said, Means’ efforts go way back to 2014, when he first …

UHI Moray apprentices could represent UK at the ‘Skills Olympics’

A pair of UHI Moray apprentices are in with a chance of competing in China in the ‘Skills Olympics’ next year. Liam Paterson from Elgin and Kalum Low from Lossiemouth have both been selected for an intensive 18-month training programme, which could …

Blair Special Olympics earns medals at regional track

Staff reports Blair Special Olympics competed Sunday during the East Regional Track & Field meet in Elkhorn. David Harkey, Nathan Tanderup, Bradley Dunham, Matthew Dryden and Megan Bailey all earned top-three event finishes there, coach Dixie …

FT Weekend Quiz: the Olympics, Kiki Håkansson and the Will Smith slap

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. All the answers here are linked in some way. Once you’ve spotted the connection, any you didn’t know the first time around should …

Curling: One last chance left for Japan to qualify for Olympics

Japan's Chiaki Matsumura, right, and Yasumasa Tanida play against Switzerland in Group B of the world mixed doubles curling championship in Fredericton, Canada, on May 1, 2025. (Kyodo) FREDERICTON, Canada (Kyodo) -- Japan's mixed doubles curling …

Olympics | India makes a big pitch for 2036

The Olympics are very much on Gujarat’s mind. You can see it in the frenetic activity at the 650-acre Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave coming up on the banks of the Sabarmati, in Ahmedabad’s Motera area. Olympic rings made of colour-appropriate …

Young Farmers Coalition's Third Annual "Farm Olympics" Coming To McDonald Farm

The Southeast TN Young Farmers Coalition is over the moon excited to partner with Hamilton County's McDonald Farm in Sale Creek for their Third Annual Farm Olympics.  McDonald Farm is one of the last remaining large pieces of farmland in Hamilton …

Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Louisiana

California legislators form a new group to prepare for Olympics and World Cup. Here’s what they have planned

Special Olympics SVG on Healthy Athletes Walking Challenge

WITH THE AIM of creating awareness among the Vincentian public, and greater visibility of Special Olympics SVG, a ‘Healthy Athletes Walking Challenge’ has been launched. The initiative, undertaken by the national organization for Special Olympics involves …

Katie Ledecky starring in first big swim meet since Olympics

Katie Ledecky is showing off Olympic form at this week’s Tyr Pro Meet, the biggest stage she’s been on since winning two gold medals and four medals overall in Paris last summer. The legendary swimmer posted the second-fastest 400-meter freestyle time of …

Belvidere celebrates Special Olympics athletes with heartfelt victory parade

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) - Belvidere rolled out the red carpet Thursday night for its Special Olympics athletes, turning Pearl Street into a lane of cheers, sirens and celebration. The annual victory parade, hosted by the Belvidere Park District, honored the …

Pennsylvania Dental Association Installs Dr. Theodore Rockwell as President

HARRISBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Pennsylvania Dental Association (PDA) recently installed Dr. Theodore J. Rockwell of Clarion as its 2025-2026 president, during its annual business meeting on April 26 at The …

Madison Education Group (MEG) and the Madison School of Professional Development (MSPD) Launches New Membership Program

Madison Education Group (MEG) and the Madison School of Professional Development (MSPD) are proud to announce the launch of a new members only, organization MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Madison Education Group …

EIN Presswire’s Debut Edition of ‘Heard on the Streets': PR Expert Clears Up Important PR Misconception

Sherrie Handrinos discusses how to earn media coverage and the key differences between earned PR and paid placement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In the debut edition of “Heard on the Streets,” a new series on …

Etech's QEval Wins the Spring 2025 Top Performer Award from SourceForge

Etech's QEval is proud to be a winner of the Top Performer award from SourceForge, the world's largest software reviews and comparison website. NACOGDOCHES, TX, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Etech Global Services, a …

Felix Bravo Named Managing Director, International at eXp Realty

Driving the Next Chapter of Global Agent-Centric Growth BELLINGHAM, WA, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- eXp Realty®, the most agent-centric real estate brokerage on the planet™ and core subsidiary of eXp World Holdings, Inc. ( …

Ozan Elektronik Para Showcases Global Ambitions at Money20/20 Asia 2025​

Ozan Elektronik Para, a leading Turkish electronic money institution, made a significant impact at Money20/20 Asia 2025 at Bangkok. ISTANBUL, TURKEY, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ozan Elektronik Para, a leading Turkish electronic money …

OpenPayd Showcases Innovation at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok

OpenPayd showcased innovative embedded finance solutions at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok, strengthening its expansion strategy in Asia's fintech market. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The financial world gathered …

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Call for Applications: UNITAR SDGs and Digital Futures: Changemaking Through AI/Digital Storytelling

2 May 2025, Hiroshima, Japan – The UNITAR Hiroshima Office invites motivated youth in Hiroshima and other places in Asia to apply for the “UNITAR SDGs and Digital Futures” programme, which will teach young changemakers about the digital mediums where they …

Towards Safer Chemicals Management

Carlos is a chemical monitoring officer in the Chemicals Monitoring Unit of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of El Salvador. His unit focuses on the performance of administrative functions required under the implementation of international …

Navigate The Legal Landscape With Global Law Experts Comprehensive International Business Law Handbook

GLE’s International Business Law Handbook connects global businesses with top lawyers across 100+ countries and 35 practice areas for legal success. TX, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With businesses increasingly operating …

Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board to Unveil State’s Rich Tourism Tapestry at Doha Roadshow

Experience the Heart of Incredible India through Cultural Showcases and Strategic Networking BHOPAL, MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) will host an exclusive roadshow in Doha, Qatar, …

Norwegian Songwriter Trio Teams Up with Latin Artists from Chicago and Cuba to Release the Summer Anthem 'VAS A CAER'

CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Popkanon, an innovative songwriter trio from Norway, has teamed up with talented Latin artists RarriQUESO and MoodSWANG, both from Chicago, along with Cuba’s rising star Alejandra …

Hip Hop Legend Easy A.D. to Drive Conversation on Capturing a Cultural Revolution at AAM 2025

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Get ready to be a witness to history! Easy A.D., the revolutionary co-founder of the Legendary Cold Crush Brothers, is joining the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) 2025 Annual …

Cambridge Online Tutors is Leading the Way in Effective Online Tutoring for Student Success

ST. NEOTS, CAMBRIDGESHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The demand for online tutoring in the UK continues to grow as families seek flexible, effective ways to support education. Recent research underscores the value of …

Report Highlights Profitable Pathways Created by Heifer International and Hello Tractor for Africa’s Smallholder Farmers

Blended Finance Model: Report Highlights Profitable Pathways Created by Heifer International and Hello Tractor for Africa’s Smallholder Farmers NAIROBI, KENYA, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new report from Aceli Africa and Dalberg confirms …

Ferraro Law Firm Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Airbnb Over Carbon Monoxide Death in Brazil

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The family of Sebastian Mejia, a 24-year-old American who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while staying in an Airbnb rental in Rio de Janeiro, has filed a wrongful death …

ILL Resource Sharing Lifeline for Libraries Facing Budget Cuts: SHAREit

SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As federal IMLS and LSTA funding comes under threat, libraries across the country are facing hard choices. Soutron Global, a leader in SaaS-based information, library, archive, …

Vibrant Publishers Launches 'Business Intelligence Essentials' to Empower Professionals and Leaders

Business Intelligence Essentials by Irene Tobajas is a game changer for BI learning and data-driven decision making. BROMFIELD, CO, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vibrant Publishers expands its self-learning series with " …

New Puzzle Book Brings HBCU Legacy to Life

NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Puzzle enthusiasts, history buffs, and educators now have a new way to engage with Black history and culture with the release of The HBCU Edition of African American Puzzles by …