Category: Sports

#wintersports
Talking sports competitions and championships, that’s summer over with, so let’s get down to business in the snow! We love the World Cup’s various disciplines in the precious White, staged in the most incredible winter destinations and skiing hot spots not just Europe, but throughout the world. Visit just a single tournament and you’ll be hooked by the crazy vibe, excellence in sports and brilliant atmosphere in the resort! Make this not just a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but something to be part of every winter.

Competition Disciplines

The International Ski Federation’s calendar is relentless! The disciplines to be contested are Alpine skiing, Freestyle & Freeski, Nordic Combined, Ski Jumping, Ski Jumping and Cross-Country! Competition dates start at the end of October to the end of April, which is a full 6 months of winter sport to determine world champions to make their countries proud. You don’t need to be a skier yourself to appreciate the atmosphere on the ground during the championship. However, if you’ve ever watched a ski jumping event live, you’ll realise the tremendous skill that’s required, which actually applies to all the respective disciplines. You just have to be a bit crazier flying through with skis strapped on, rather than testing your mettle in the down-hill races.

One of the relatively young disciplines gaining more attention and fans by the season is Skicross. Do check out our interview with the current World Champion Fanny Smith, as she is one hell of a gal with great talent indeed. She’s part of the Swiss National Team and has a great future ahead of her.

FIS Ski World Cup

The circuit doesn’t just travel to European destinations in Switzerland, Austria, Italy, France and Germany, but all over the world, including the USA, Russia, Latvia, Slovakia, Finland and Sweden, amongst others, but also China and Japan…wow! 6 months training and 6 months competing – it’s a tough life, but someone has to do it. However, for the athletes taking part it is a calling! Their physical and mental fitness has to be at the highest levels and what they’re asking from their bodies over the years of competitions is beyond what any fitness level most of us will only dream of. However, if you ever go to any championship, in any of these disciplines, the energy and crazy atmosphere at these sporting events will catch you and get you hooked instantly. It is a memory-making experience every time, and following your favourite athlete around on the circuit is simply mind-blowing.

International Snow Day

The FIS has even created an International Snow day, to celebrate the precious white flakes! For kids and families, snow holidays are just huge fun, for speed junkies and those who take their sport more seriously, it provides a unique ground surface to reach their physical pique. For naturists, who want to simply enjoy the outdoors and watch the change of our Earth during the winter season, a walk to enjoy the fresh air will do just fine. Check the FIS calendar to find an event of your choice in your favourite winter sport in your favourite ski resort NOW!

‘Break a leg’ for good luck then…

These stunning locations don’t come along often for a world class triathlon championship like this one! Held on the 7 and 8 September, swim, bike and run in of the coolest parts of the Côte d’Azur, with a chance to relax after the hard work, soaking up the French Riviera vibe in style. 1,9km wild water swimming, a 90km bike ride through old villages and the French mountains, followed by a 21km run on a fast and flat course along the Promenade des Anglais – what more could you ask for?
(eu.ironman.com)

The so-called UTMB is a one-stage ultra marathon! This annual race event will take you through France, Italy and Switzerland, on a trail that’s not for the faint hearted. This race is widely regarded as one of the toughest in Europe, with a track length of 828km over 7 races and an elevation of about 9,600m, you’ll be battling against another 10.000 runners roughly for the top spot on the podium! That medal is worth it’s weight in gold…
(utmbworld.com)

Anyone, who knows the famous Real Valderrama Golf Club in Southern Spain, knows that the 18th hole is lethal, but Bezuidenhout sank his winning putt in such style, that the crowd couldn’t stop cheering! Earning the 25 year-old his maiden victory on the European Tour, it was champagne on the green from then onwards until he lifted the infamous trophy. It couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy, who has over come major trauma in his life. Watch the video to get in on the action…

 

Women’s football is getting more and more exciting! As the world takes part and takes notice, the USA shows the way, where women’s football is totally professional and a huge draw for the public. But with this World Cup, Europe should absolutely follow suit – in fact, since England beat Scotland in one of the first games, the pressure is on and excitement is building already. Fancy supporting the girls from your country, then check the fixtures, buy tickets to France and get stuck in (fifa.com)

#ELDM

Being the 2nd most-streamed Spanish artist after Enrique Iglesias, #ELDM superstar Juan Magán descended onto Marbella with much anticipation to open the summer season of the Opium Beach Club! Apart from being super charming too, he got over 3500 guests off their feet in no time, singing to his hits at the top of their voices, knowing every word of his hits. The evening was brilliant right from the start with excellent entertainment and great DJs firing up the crowd – couldn’t make it? Then fix yourself a mojito, kick off your shoes and hit that play button now…you can almost feel the sand underneath your feet…

This year’s much awaited show has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus. So, check the highlights of the Geneva International Motor Show 2019 from a female point of view on the latest racers fit for domestic use, grand tourers, electric innovations, super cars and concept dreams by car makers such as Ferrari, Maserati, McLaren, Aston Martin and Rolls-Royce! Claudia Peifer’s favourite by a mile is the RR Wraith, which she actually ordered in 6 colours (one for every weekday), as well as the Aston Martin Superleggera just for Sundays…only joking…:-)…

Geneva Motor Show 2020

The Corona virus got in the way for this car show, which was planned to be held between the 5 – 15 March. The 90th edition of the 90th Geneva Motor show is normally held at  The Palexpo – a convention centre placed right by the Geneva Cointrin International Airport. With a vast array of mega motor machines to be gawped at, this amazing show ticks all the boxes for all of you motor fanatics!

History

Starting in 1905, the show has been running for over an entire century! Almost all automobile major internal combustion engines models have been showcased over the years – and that’s not all! The show has also had benzene- and steam-powered cars that were used right at the start of the century – perfect for all the historians! Seeing how motors have changed over the last 100 years is truly fascinating at all. We can’t believe how much they’ve changed! How did we get about back then?! Often at the motor show it is exotic supercars that catches everybody’s attention during their debuts – and we’re not surprised! Some things that re traditionally announced at the amazing motor show are:

• Technical breakouts
• Prototypes
• New equipment
• International partnerships
• Political and social debates

Due to Switzerland not having its own auto industry, the Geneva International Motor Show acts as a level playing field for all of the world’s top automakers!

What’s new for 2020?

With the digital age rapidly advancing, it only made sense for the show to create an official app! Acting as one of the show’s main innovations this year, the application can be downloaded on all iOS and Android phones – for free of charge! Providing in-depth information regarding the show’s exhibitors and its key elements, the app is a must have for all lovers of the motor show. The app also shows you recommendations on where to stay in Geneva and ways in which you can make the most of your trip.

The app is now available to download on the Apple Store and Google Play.

As well as the new, innovative app, this year’s motor show will be split up into three exciting events:

• GIMS VIP Day – Inspirational characters and executives from the automotive industry discuss hot topics that look to shape the future of mobility.
• GIMS Discovery – In hall 7 of Palexpo, there is a unique indoor circuit. Visitors can enjoy a trip round the circuit behind the wheel of an alternative vehicle – be it a hybrid, natural gas, electricity or hydrogen car! A plethora of other attractions make the discovery hall a great meeting place.
• GIMS Tech – A brilliant opportunity to get an exciting look into the mobility technologies and services for the future!

Tickets are now available to buy for the motor show and we hope to see you there!

The UK 6-goal player talks polo and Royal Salute, travelling the world on the annual polo circuit, the hunt for the best polo pony AND playing with Prince William & Prince Harry for Sentabale (the princes’ charity), what it takes to win out there on the field and why he’ll be giving a career in film a miss (possible 007 material?) – it can only be Malcolm Borwick!