Sports Events
Portugal cements its position as a world-class sporting host
Portugal will host four major sporting events over the course of October, highlighting the country’s international standing as a world-class sporting host.
Stand Up Paddle Championships come to Cornwall
Exponents of the latest form of surfing will be gracing the Cornish waves this weekend (17/18 October) to decide the new British champions. In a brand new event for Watergate Bay, the Extreme Academy will host the final round of the British Stand Up Paddle Association (BSUPA)’s national championships.
Runners and kayakers to take part in Ljubljana marathons
Entries are being accepted until 20th October 2009 for the Ljubljana Marathon, which takes place on 25th October. Local and foreign runners will take to the streets for the 14th year with the choice of three courses – a full marathon, half marathon, or a 10.5km fun run. In 2008 more than 13,000 runners took part in the event.
Gymtastic sporting breaks for kids
With many children looking towards the 2012 Olympics and wanting to be part of the action, what better way to start getting involved than by watching the professionals in action.
Footie madness for fans in South Africa
After England’s 5-1 victory over Croatia at Wembley, the team and fans are looking towards the start of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa kicking off on 11th June 2010.
Montserrat prepares to host a volcanic half-marathon
The Montserrat Tourist Board, in collaboration with the Montserrat Volcano Observatory and the Fittest Man Running Club, will be staging the first ever Montserrat Volcano Half-Marathon and Fun Run this December in support of three Montserrat charities.
Special packages for the Jersey Half-Marathon
There can be few long-distance runs that can boast the scenery of the Jersey Half-Marathon - the one-lap course on the east of the island offers superb views across the sea to the French coast.
Football fever hits Hungary
Debrecen is a pretty Hungarian town best known for its annual Flower Carnival and thermal baths; but now it is also becoming known for its up and coming football team - DVSC-TEVA (dvsc.hu/helyek/eng) - who will meet Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League this month and again in November, the first Hungarian side since 1995/96 to play in the group stage.
Plain sailing for Monaco Grand Prix fans
For the first time, the 170 passenger ‘Star Flyer’, one of the world’s largest and most luxurious tall ships, will be anchored in the bay of Monaco on the day of the 2010 Monaco Grand Prix.
Visit Hungary for the Budapest Grand Prix
Experience the thrills of Formula One racing with three days of motor sport action from 31 July until 3 August 2008 at Budapest’s Hungaroring circuit. This circuit is only a few kilometres to the south of the city centre and the Budapest Grand Prix offers the ideal opportunity for motor sport fans to enjoy a city break in one of Europe’s prettiest capital cities, whilst catching one of the most exciting Formula One races live.
Five reasons to get excited about football in Brazil
While England were losing to France in Paris last night, the Brazilian national team were treating the Emirates Arsenal stadium to a preview of what football fans can expect at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil with a 1-0 win over old rivals Sweden. Preparation for the World Cup is already well under way.
Hungary plays host to Central Europe Rally
Rally car and motor bike enthusiasts that are disappointed by the cancellation of the annual Dakar Rally will be pleased to note that the first ever Central Europe Rally is taking place in Hungary in April as part of the new ‘Dakar Series’ of events.