LAUSANNE, Switzerland –SportAccord today announced it has been awarded exclusive use of the‘DotSport’domain extension ‘sportaccord.sport’ following the successful launch of the new .sport digital ecosystem, managed and delivered by GAISF.
A .sport domain name is seen as a positive endorsement of any organisation operating in the world of sport. GAISF’s ownership of the domain protects the integrity of .sport by ensuring that only properly qualified organisations and individuals can use it. These include sports governing bodies to events, companies and clubs.
Nis Hatt, Managing Director of SportAccord, World Sport & Business Summit commented:
"We are delighted to take advantage of this new opportunity and have applied theSportAccord.sport domain extensionto key digital platforms and collateral. This will further help to enhance the SportAccord brandacross the global sports and business sectors.
"We are proud to be part of this community-led initiative and fully support the values, culture and principles it represents for sport."
SportAccord joins other organisations who have been awarded the .sport extension including several of the international sports federations, Lausanne 2020 Youth Olympic Games and the
International Testing Agency.
GAISF Head of Digital Pierre Germeau said:
"This digital transformation is proving to be a game-changer, not just for IFs but for all reputable sports stakeholders that work hard to promote the best image of sport. Each domain offers stakeholders a significant and respected online presence, tailored specifically to their individual needs."
SportAccord is host to the annual general assemblies and official meetings for event stakeholders, with representation from all the GAISF international sports federations, associates and observers in attendance.
SportAccord2019 will take place in Gold Coast, Australiafrom 5-10 May 2019 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre and will welcomethe sporting business community for the 17th edition of the World Sport & Business Summit.
Organisations looking for opportunities to increase their visibilityat the World Sport & Business Summitcan become anExhibitor orPartner by contacting the sales team:sales@sportaccord.com or phone +41 21 612 3070.
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