The niche sport of equestrian show jumping has caught the eye of some of the wealthiest people in the world. For those who can afford to take part in competitions, show jumping offers millions of dollars of prize money and international glory. In the US, some of the sport’s most high-profile participants are the daughters of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Michael Bloomberg, and Bruce Springsteen. But despite the high stakes and noteworthy names that compete, show jumping remains far outside the public eye. Here’s a look inside the exciting, lucrative, and sometimes dangerous world of show jumping:Equestrian jumping has long been associated with royalty.Only the wealthiest of families can afford to break into the sport. Today, prized horses can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. The cost of maintaining a horse can easily reach tens of thousands of dollars a month.There are various equestrian disciplines, including dressage, eventing, and show jumping.Show … [Read more...] about Inside the niche world of equestrian show jumping, the elite sport reserved for the world’s wealthiest and most competitive kids
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Inside the niche world of equestrian show jumping, the elite sport reserved for the world’s wealthiest and most competitive kids
The niche sport of equestrian show jumping has caught the eye of some of the wealthiest people in the world. For those who can afford to take part in competitions, show jumping offers millions of dollars of prize money and international glory. In the US, some of the sport’s most high-profile participants are the daughters of Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Michael Bloomberg, and Bruce Springsteen. But despite the high stakes and noteworthy names that compete, show jumping remains far outside the public eye. Here’s a look inside the exciting, lucrative, and sometimes dangerous world of show jumping:Equestrian jumping has long been associated with royalty.Only the wealthiest of families can afford to break into the sport. Today, prized horses can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. The cost of maintaining a horse can easily reach tens of thousands of dollars a month.There are various equestrian disciplines, including dressage, eventing, and show jumping.Show … [Read more...] about Inside the niche world of equestrian show jumping, the elite sport reserved for the world’s wealthiest and most competitive kids
North Korea sending 22 athletes to compete in 5 sports at 2018 Winter Olympics, IOC says
LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND—A Korean unity deal for the Pyeongchang Olympics will bring 22 North Korean athletes across the border to South Korea, where they will march as one under a unification flag at the opening ceremony and compete together in one sport.In the most symbolic agreement approved Saturday, 12 North Korean women’s hockey players will join their neighbours in a united roster playing in special uniforms with a Korean song as their anthem.North Koreans will also compete in figure skating, short track speed skating, Alpine skiing and cross-country skiing after being given exceptional late entries by the International Olympic Committee. Read more: Opinion | Bruce Arthur: North-South Games changer great news to a point … [Read more...] about North Korea sending 22 athletes to compete in 5 sports at 2018 Winter Olympics, IOC says
The big question hanging over the TV industry is whether or not anyone wants to watch sports on Facebook
When big sports deals are up in a few years, there’s a chance that tech companies could get some of the rights. But John Martin, CEO of Turner, thinks the TV industry is likely to hang onto valuable sports rights, despite the deep pockets of big tech. He believes fans won’t like watching sports on platforms like Facebook – and that sports broadcasting expertise is undervalued. Martin also said that TV networks are leaving ad money on the table because of limitations in measuring digital streaming. This post is part of a broader editorial series sponsored by Turner. As part of the series, Turner provided executives for two interviews. Turner did not dictate the editorial direction of these stories, nor did it influence any of the questions asked. As the TV landscape goes through seemingly constant, dynamic change, one assumption is often made about the … [Read more...] about The big question hanging over the TV industry is whether or not anyone wants to watch sports on Facebook
Five things to look for in Thai sports this year
Several tournaments at home and abroad are awaiting Thai athletes and fans this year, including the Fifa World Cup, Asian Games and Suzuki Cup. Here we look at five interesting events:Vietnam was originally chosen to host the 2018 Asian Games but it pulled out of organising the quadrennial event due to financial problems.In came Indonesia, which, unfortunately, has its own political and economic problems.However, its government and sporting authorities have promised that the country will be ready for the Aug 18-Sept 2 tournament.A total of 39 sports will be contested at the 18th Asiad with 426 gold medals up for grabs.The disciplines include jet skiing, paragliding, contract bridge and 3-on-3 basketball with eSports as a demonstration event.Thailand won 12 gold medals to finish sixth overall at the previous Games in South Korea in 2014 behind China, South Korea, Japan, Kazakhstan and Iran.Judging from Thailand's performance at the 2017 SEA Games, it will be difficult for the Kingdom to … [Read more...] about Five things to look for in Thai sports this year