Hardwood basketball flooring is often treated as a single product category, but the finished court depends on far more than the visible wood species. Maple, birch and engineered multi-layer boards can each be used in sports environments, yet their stability, grading, moisture behavior, repair methods and system designs differ. The sleeper or keel structure, resilient […]
September 2 – The Danish, Finnish, and Swedish Football Associations have written to EU commissioner for youth, culture and sport Glenn Micallef, expressing “serious concern” over FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s attempt to sell off the World Cup rights to a private equity funded business. They call “a broader European conversation about the future governance of […]
Volleyball court flooring must support repeated jumping, landing, lateral movement and occasional player contact with the surface. The material also has to fit the venue’s wider operating plan. A school gym may host basketball and assemblies; a dedicated club may prioritize athlete comfort and court identity; a public sports hall may need fast maintenance and […]
August 28 – UEFA has taken the first legal steps of bringing a criminal complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, and potentially other FIFA executives, over its plan to sell off World Cup commercial rights. An application for an order to obtain discovery of information from FIFA (Americas) and FWC2026 US has been filed in […]
Indoor pickleball removes rain and ultraviolet exposure, but it introduces a different set of decisions. Converted warehouses may have hard concrete slabs and strong acoustic reflection. Multi-sport gyms need line coordination and rolling-load resistance. Dedicated clubs need consistent bounce across many courts and rapid maintenance. PVC, wood, modular tiles, acrylic over concrete and engineered panel […]
August 25 – FIFA will stage the final draw for the 2027 Women’s World Cup at Rio de Janeiro’s Museum of Modern Art on December 11, when it is hoped the 32-team tournament will begin to take its final shape. The world governing body expects over 1,000 guests at MAM Rio, including delegations from qualified nations and those still […]
Pickleball court installation involves more than drawing new lines on a flat area. Court geometry, orientation, base flatness, drainage, surface system, net anchoring, fencing and lighting all affect how the finished venue plays and operates. Conversions require the same discipline because an old tennis or basketball court may have cracks, slopes or dimensions that do […]
August 21 – Fan groups have demanded the resignation of FIFA president Gianni Infantino and reform of the world governing body. Following in the footsteps of a chorus of stakeholders, a coalition of fans from around the world no longer want to see Infantino in charge of the global game and have launched a new […]
A worn basketball court does not always need complete replacement. Faded color, polished finish and light surface damage may be repairable. By contrast, moisture movement, unstable cracks, loose components or structural deformation can make a cosmetic resurfacing short-lived. The first task is diagnosis. Owners should separate surface wear from substrate failure and then compare repair, […]
August 17 – European Football Clubs (EFC) has demanded a seat for its chairman Nasser Al Khelaifi on the FIFA Council, a promise that has apparently been made by FIFA president Gianni Infantino. In a letter sent to FIFA on July 31, in the aftermath of Infantino’s plans to privatise the World Cup and signed […]
