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🌍🏊♂️🚴♀️🏃♂️ The triathlon scene is abuzz with excitement as Dubai hosts the T100 Triathlon World Tour finale this weekend, featuring a mind-blowing $4 million prize pool - the richest in the sport's history! Having competed in triathlons myself, I can only imagine the electric atmosphere among the athletes, given how this record-setting prize pot is a game-changer, not just for the winners but for the sport’s overall profile. What does this mean for the future of triathlons? Larger endorsements? More televised events? Perhaps a surge of new athletes pouring into the sport? Let's discuss: 🔹 Will we see more of such high-stake events in other endurance sports? 🔹 How might this reshape athlete sponsorship and media coverage in the future? Such monumental events could potentially transform not just a sport but the lives of those who dedicate themselves to excelling in it. #Triathlon #T100Dubai #EnduranceSports #SportsMarketing #AthleteSponsorship #Dubai ✍️ What's your take on this evolution in sports events? Will it elevate the allure and competitiveness of triathlons globally? Let's hear your thoughts! Discover more tips, insights, and resources by visiting our site at https://lnkd.in/g7C9e2Kr

What Lessons Can We Learn from Arshad Nadeem's Gold and Neeraj Chopra's Silver in the Paris Olympics Javelin throw. The recent victories of Arshad Nadeem and Neeraj Chopra are not just athletic achievements but profound lessons in perseverance, focus, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. But before that just a slight insight to the athletes’ journey. A Brief Insight into Their Journeys: At the Tokyo Olympics in 2021, Arshad Nadeem finished 5th with a best throw of 84.62 meters—over eight meters shy of his record-breaking performance this week. Meanwhile, Neeraj Chopra secured the gold with an 87.58m throw. Fast forward to the World Championships in Budapest 2023, Arshad improved significantly with a throw of 86.79m, earning a silver medal, while Neeraj took gold again with 88.7m. Just two days ago at the Paris Olympics, Arshad smashed records with a monumental throw of 92.7m to claim the gold, with Neeraj following closely with a silver at 89.35m. Both did well according to their techniques and process and worked on bettering the results knowing the crossing 90m mark was the goal. **Key Lessons for Us All:** 1. Perfection of Results over Process The athletes have shown us that we need to focus on the progress of the results and “Not” perfection of the process, Rather we should focus on Perfection of the results because that is what eventually matters. Nobody cares about the effort put in and how perfect was your process if the results are poor and this is true in all aspects of life. Arshad is celebrated today because of the result he achieved. Had it not been for his gold, his journey might still be underappreciated, as it was just a few months ago. Secondly, the world only talks about who is at the Top and not the second. That’s why with just 1 gold , India is behind pakistan in the ranking despite winning more medals. 2. **Continuous Improvement** To remain at the top, it's crucial to continuously improve and overcome the constraints that hinder progress. Inertia, or the comfort of past successes, must never be allowed to become a constraint. The world moves fast, and if someone else surpasses you, your achievements may quickly fade from memory. Remember, **"We are what we are—not what we Were."** The focus should always be on the present and future, not resting on the laurels of the past. The world will forget you soon if someone else beats you to the top. #lessonsfromsport #continousimprovement Amit Gupta

Paris 2024 is the last Olympics for Equestrian Sport. Or at least the last ones as we know it. The International Olympic Committee – IOC has called for changes in the equestrian formats, including modifications to medal ceremonies in eventing. This has sparked a wave of concern among enthusiasts. Many are up in arms, claiming, "They're destroying the sport." But let’s pause and reflect. Are we too clingy to tradition? Yes, tradition preserves heritage, but it can also drown innovation. In the dynamic landscape of sports, sticking to “what’s always been done” is like holding on to a sinking ship. The changes proposed by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) are not about diluting the essence of equestrian sports; they're about making it more accessible and engaging for a global audience. The sport needs to evolve to stay relevant and to capture the imaginations of new generations. Think about it. How can we expect to grow our fanbase if we’re not willing to change? Innovation isn't the enemy of tradition; it's its savior. This is a new chance to redefine equestrian sports, ensuring it remains a part of the Olympic movement for years to come. What do you think? Are we ready to let go of the past to secure a brighter future? #Olympics #EquestrianSports #SportInnovation #IOC #TraditionVsInnovation #Paris2024 #SportGrowth #FutureOfSports

Again, we can see the tension between a social licence focus on survival of the sport versus a welfare and wellbeing starting point that focuses on the horses and humans engaged in interspecies activity. The first I think is a defensive position where minimum change to maintain social licence to operate would be the likely objective, the second more about maximising possibilities to uphold positive horse and human welfare and wellbeing in any interspecies work (including for sport/leisure)

Two weeks came and went and the Olympics have already had their closing ceremony in Paris and their parade in Singapore. 23 athletes across 11 sports represented our small nation on the global & most prestigious athletic stage. I was away on business trip this past week and have been catching up on all the achievements and victories of team SG: • A bronze medal in kiteboarding from our youngest ever Singaporean Olympic medalist, 17-year-old kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder, • Two new national records in Women's 800m freestyle and 1500m freestyle, swimmer Gan Ching Hwee, • The first Singaporean golfer to compete at the Olympics games, golfer Shannon Tan, • An end to a 12-year absence from the Olympics kayaking event, after missing out on the Tokyo Olympics by less than a second, canoeist Stephenie Chen, • Singapore's first Asian Games athletics champion since 1974, who bounced back from two scholarship rejections and came back stronger, sprinter Veronica Shanti, • And many, many more personal and athletic victories which paved these athletes' way to the Paris Olympic games this year.   Success takes other forms than gold medals: Progress is success. Making history is success. Challenging yourself and competing alongside the world's best is success. Reaching personal goals and milestones is success.   I am proud of the dedication and passion our Team Singapore has demonstrated in representing us to the rest of the world. Let's continue to challenge ourselves to do better and find joy in every victory no matter how great or small! Ching Hwee Gan Veronica Shanti Pereira #TeamSG #TeamSingapore #Singapore #Olympics #victory #athletes #sports #resilience #BankofSG #BankofSingapore #OCBC #wealthmanagement #familyoffice #investments

The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris have drawn to a close, with Team South Africa delivering a great performance, securing six medals - twice the number achieved in Tokyo 2020. Tatjana Smith excelled by winning gold in the women’s 100m breaststroke and silver in the 200m breaststroke. The South African men’s 4x100m relay team also secured silver, while Jo-Ane van Dyk took silver in the women’s javelin. Cyclist Alan Hatherly made history as the first South African and African Olympic mountain bike medallist with a bronze in the Men’s Cross-Country Cycling Mountain Bike race. The South African Sevens Rugby Team dug deep in the third-place playoff to claim the bronze medal. Forbes Magazine reports that this year’s gold medals are among the highest in value ever, surpassing the R13 000 record set by the 2012 London Olympics, due to rising gold prices. Each medal weighs 529 grams, with 6 grams of pure gold and 18 grams of iron sourced from the Eiffel Tower, making them truly unique. "As we celebrate these achievements, it is crucial to recognise the value of irreplaceable collectibles and the necessity of insuring them. Whether stored in a locked safe or displayed with an alarm system, proper security is essential. If displayed publicly, ensure they are covered on an All-Risks basis to safeguard against theft or accidental damage," says our MD, Tarina Vlok (AIISA) What measures do you take to protect your valuable collectibles? #Olympics2024 #SouthAfrica #GoldMedal #TatjanaSmith #AlanHatherly #HistoricMedals #Insurance #Collectibles Image credit: Designed by Freepik

#Paris_Olympics_1900_and_2024 After India's ranking of 48 at Tokyo Olympics in 2020, it was expected that we would do even better 4 years later in Paris. Alas, we slipped to 71st postion. The reason was not that we got 1 medal less; 6 in Paris versus 7 in Tokyo. The reason was that we got a gold medal in Tokyo, which we did not get in Paris. In rankings, a single gold medal counts more than any number of silver medals. Similarly a solitary silver medal counts more than bronze medals. In Paris Olympics of 1900, 124 years ago, India won 2 silver medals, versus 1 now. Courtesy these 2 silvers, our ranking in the 1900 games was 17th. Interestingly both the silver medals were won by an athlete from Calcutta. Norman Pritchard was born in Calcutta in 1875. He studied at St Xaviers' College, my Alma Mater. Norman was a natural athelete. He won the Bengal Presidency 100 yards race 7 times in a row. He is also credited with having scoring the first ever hattrick in an open football tournament in India. That was when St Xaviers' beat a team from Shovabazar, in North Calcutta. Norman was also proficient in golf and boxing. He participated in 5 events in 1900 Paris Olympics and won silver medals in 200 metres sprint and 200 metres hurdles. After wining the medals he returned to India and went into sports management, becoming the secretary of Indian Football Association. He also worked in Bird and Co a leading mercantile firm, headquartered in Calcutta, with interests in jute, mining and labour contracts. Many decades later a young Amitabh Bachhan would work in same firm. Bird and Co, started operations in Pragyagraj, before shifting to Calcutta, similar to the journey of Amitabh Bachhan. Norman's career trail blazed that of Amitabh Bachhan into movies. He went to Hollywood, changed his name to Norman Trevor and acted in over two dozen silent movies there. He was the first Olympian to act in Hollywood, much before the US swimming champion Johnny Wesimuller made waves as Tarzan of The Apes. Unfortunately for a person with such diverse talent, Norman Prichard's life ended sadly. After his success in Hollywood, he went in and out of mental asylums. Abandoned by his actress wife and daughter, Norman Prichard, corporate executive, Olympian and Hollywood star, finally died in abject poverty in Los Angeles in 1929. Such is life! #Olympics #sports #India #Hollywood #Kolkata

With the 2024 Olympic Games upon us, the team at Genova is watching and cheering on our Canadian athletes in Paris. Like many of you, we grew up playing sports which we still relish today. While we may not have become professional athletes but instead professional wealth managers, we can draw many parallels between sport and investing. Read our latest Insight on how the Modern Pentathlon serves as a fitting comparison to successful investing.

The UAE's sports industry is experiencing significant growth, with an increasing emphasis on fitness and physical activity. Athletics, in particular, is gaining momentum, fueling aspirations for greater success on the global stage. Experts believe the UAE could one day see its athletes competing in the Olympics, marking a new chapter in its sporting journey. #Uae #Sports #Atheltics #Fitness #Activity #Aspiration #Success #Athletes #Olympics #TheFinance360

Paddle Australia will head into the next Olympic and Paralympic cycle with an added boost, following today’s announcement from the Australian Sports Commission of a positive uplift in high performance funding. Across the Olympic disciplines of Canoe Slalom and Canoe Sprint together with Para canoe, Paddle Australia’s High-Performance Program will have strong funding support that will help take the high-performance strategy through to the next #LA2028 “Stabilise and Elevate” horizon. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/giGuuAS5