The World Round-up: What have we learnt over the past three weeks
October 18, 2023
Over the last three weeks we have been jetting around the world and had fantastic insights from Africa, US and the Middle East.
Sportico’s Data Reporter Lev Akabas spotlights on the rollercoaster the US Open prize money structure is.
“After years of offering larger prize money increases to early round losers, the U.S. Open is putting more money toward the brightest stars this year. The 2023 tournament has the largest purse in its history at $65 million, an 8% increase over last year for an event that has long paid the most of tennis’ four Grand Slams.”
Patrick Raupach, Partner and Head of Public Sector at Portas Consulting, looks into the region’s efforts to transform the national sports federations landscape.
“In the ever-evolving world of sports, the significance of sports federations cannot be overstated. These organizations, tasked with governing and promoting specific sports, are the linchpins of a nation’s sporting ecosystem. Across the Middle East, where sporting ambitions are soaring to new heights, sports federations are emerging as key drivers of transformation.”
Cynthia Mumbo, CEO of SportsConnect Africa pens down a whirlwind of exciting developments in the sporting world and how East African nations have stepped into the limelight with a series of groundbreaking announcements over the past few weeks.
“In a landmark move, Rwanda has partnered with one of the giants of world football, Bayern Munich. This collaboration announced recently, is set to revolutionize Rwandan football and solidify the nation’s position on the global sporting map while promoting tourism through the VISIT RWANDA platform. It is worth noting that Rwanda has had remarkable partnerships with Arsenal, PSG and the NBA through the same initiatives.”