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2022 World Cup news

UK drinks giant Brewdog has released an ad campaign criticising the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
A fully demountable stadium, designed by Fenwick Iribarren Architects and built from shipping containers, is
Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group is understood to be planning an initial public offering for
Following an international competition, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have been appointed to design the Central
Details of the latest proposed stadium for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar have
The first host venue of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar has been completed,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The US, Canada and Mexico have declared their intention to submit a historic unified bid
The government of Qatar is spending as much as US$500m (€467m, £399m) a week on
Premier Rides is installing a 'one of a kind' immersive dark-ride experience in Qatar’s capital
The Football Association’s (FA) target of winning the FIFA World Cup in 2022 has been
Construction on future World Cup venue the Qatar Foundation Stadium is expected to begin soon,
Two leisure projects designed by Zaha Hadid Architects as part of a masterplan for Lusail
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Larsen & Toubro, the largest construction firm in India, has won the contract to build
FIFA has revealed that it will choose the host nation for the 2026 FIFA World
FIFA – the world footballing governing body – will set up an independent body to
Hit with rising 2022 World Cup costs and declining oil value, Qatar has cut back
Populous, the architects behind London’s Olympic Stadium, have won the contract to design a 40,000-capacity
The Football Association (FA) is working on a “key measurement” system which will gauge the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Dan Ashworth, the technical director of the Football Association (FA), believes England can win the
Construction works on the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar are set to be completed by
Qatar will decide the exact number of stadiums it will use during the FIFA World
World football's governing body, FIFA, is facing an unprecedented crisis after six of its high-ranking
Qatari officials are looking into the possibility of building a first-of-its-kind underwater TV studio for
Qatar 2022 World Cup officials have revealed plans for the fifth 2022 World Cup venue
English Football Association (FA) chair, Greg Dyke, has said England is considering a 2026 World
Following a lengthy competition process, Foster + Partners has been chosen to be the lead
Fifa has said it will not pay out compensation to football clubs and leagues unhappy
Qatar will host the inaugural International Stadium Construction Expo (QISC) this June. The event will
Fifa vice president Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein has said he will stand as a
World football governing body FIFA is to release more of a report into allegations of
Designs have been revealed for the third out of five stadiums being built for the
The man who conducted the two-year inquiry on behalf of FIFA, looking into allegations of
Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup after FIFA cleared the country of corruption charges
Sepp Blatter has said a football TV referral system may be trialled in 2015, allowing
Ali Omar, director of Dubai Sports Council, has stated that the emirate is planning to
Initial designs have been revealed for the 60,000-capacity Al Bayt stadium in Al Khor district,
Grimshaw Architects has been selected to design new recreational sports facilities in Doha, following an
FIFA investigator Michael Garcia is set to meet organisers of the Qatar 2022 World Cup
The State of Qatar has announced it will replace the current sponsorship – or kafala
A US$300m (£181m, €217m) Adventure Island is to be created as part of the expansive
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David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
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EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
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Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
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Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
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I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
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If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
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Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
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Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
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For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
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UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
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2022 World Cup news

UK drinks giant Brewdog has released an ad campaign criticising the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
A fully demountable stadium, designed by Fenwick Iribarren Architects and built from shipping containers, is
Chinese conglomerate Dalian Wanda Group is understood to be planning an initial public offering for
Following an international competition, Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) have been appointed to design the Central
Details of the latest proposed stadium for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar have
The first host venue of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar has been completed,
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
The US, Canada and Mexico have declared their intention to submit a historic unified bid
The government of Qatar is spending as much as US$500m (€467m, £399m) a week on
Premier Rides is installing a 'one of a kind' immersive dark-ride experience in Qatar’s capital
The Football Association’s (FA) target of winning the FIFA World Cup in 2022 has been
Construction on future World Cup venue the Qatar Foundation Stadium is expected to begin soon,
Two leisure projects designed by Zaha Hadid Architects as part of a masterplan for Lusail
One of the biggest mistakes operators in the fitness industry still make is advertising almost
Larsen & Toubro, the largest construction firm in India, has won the contract to build
FIFA has revealed that it will choose the host nation for the 2026 FIFA World
FIFA – the world footballing governing body – will set up an independent body to
Hit with rising 2022 World Cup costs and declining oil value, Qatar has cut back
Populous, the architects behind London’s Olympic Stadium, have won the contract to design a 40,000-capacity
The Football Association (FA) is working on a “key measurement” system which will gauge the
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Dan Ashworth, the technical director of the Football Association (FA), believes England can win the
Construction works on the Khalifa International Stadium in Qatar are set to be completed by
Qatar will decide the exact number of stadiums it will use during the FIFA World
World football's governing body, FIFA, is facing an unprecedented crisis after six of its high-ranking
Qatari officials are looking into the possibility of building a first-of-its-kind underwater TV studio for
Qatar 2022 World Cup officials have revealed plans for the fifth 2022 World Cup venue
English Football Association (FA) chair, Greg Dyke, has said England is considering a 2026 World
Following a lengthy competition process, Foster + Partners has been chosen to be the lead
Fifa has said it will not pay out compensation to football clubs and leagues unhappy
Qatar will host the inaugural International Stadium Construction Expo (QISC) this June. The event will
Fifa vice president Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein has said he will stand as a
World football governing body FIFA is to release more of a report into allegations of
Designs have been revealed for the third out of five stadiums being built for the
The man who conducted the two-year inquiry on behalf of FIFA, looking into allegations of
Qatar will host the 2022 World Cup after FIFA cleared the country of corruption charges
Sepp Blatter has said a football TV referral system may be trialled in 2015, allowing
Ali Omar, director of Dubai Sports Council, has stated that the emirate is planning to
Initial designs have been revealed for the 60,000-capacity Al Bayt stadium in Al Khor district,
Grimshaw Architects has been selected to design new recreational sports facilities in Doha, following an
FIFA investigator Michael Garcia is set to meet organisers of the Qatar 2022 World Cup
The State of Qatar has announced it will replace the current sponsorship – or kafala
A US$300m (£181m, €217m) Adventure Island is to be created as part of the expansive
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HCM promotional features
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Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Pulse Fitness has created a new health club delivering an elevated wellness experience
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
UK market penetration has risen to 18 per cent – one of the highest globally, yet with 100 per cent of people seeing benefits when they exercise, how high could it go? Kath Hudson asks the experts…
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
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Featured supplier news: Supporting long-term health: why whole body vibration belongs in clinical settings
As healthcare continues to shift towards prevention, there’s a growing focus on helping people stay active, independent and feeling good for longer.
Company profiles
Company profile: Escape Fitness Ltd
Escape Fitness has driven fitness innovation for 20+ years. Founded by engineer Richard Januszek and ...
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Company profile: Innerva
Innerva are a UK manufacturer of ‘Power Assisted Exercise’ equipment for older adults, those with ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
CoverMe Ltd press release: CoverMe and Jobs In. Fitness partner to create end-to-end talent solution
CoverMe, the UK’s leading fitness workforce management and recruitment platform, has partnered with Jobs In. Fitness, the specialist executive search and advisory firm for the fitness and wellbeing sector, to give operators a single route to talent at every level – from frontline staffing to C-suite.
Featured press releases
BLK BOX press release: Inside the build: Salt 
To bring their concept to life, Salt partnered with BLK BOX to design and equip a facility that would deliver a premium training experience while supporting the needs of a diverse and growing community.
Directory
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
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Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
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