News: Safety

IPL suspended amid rising India-Pakistan tension

Cricket’s Indian Premier League (IPL) has been suspended for one week amid growing security tensions between India and Pakistan. The announcement was made today by the Board of…

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May 9, 2025 Safety / Security / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Effective ventilation found necessary for indoor climbing wall centres

A study published by a team of University of Vienna researchers in the Journal of Environmental Science and Technology Air examines the air quality from five indoor climbing gyms in Vienna…

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May 2, 2025 ByKaren Sweaney Environment / Fitness / Safety / Sport / Wellness /

 
 

SWIMCON International events develop water safety and education in Nepal and Hong Kong

Led by a team of six from SWIM Coaches and Teachers Australia (SWIM), SWIMCON International has successfully delivered a two-week program of water safety and training events in Nepal and…

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Apr 24, 2025 ByJoanne Efendi Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

World Aquatics marks International Day of Sport for Development and Peace

Acknowledging that sport has the power to bring people together, to break down barriers and create positive social change, World Aquatics has celebrated its input to International Day of…

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Apr 8, 2025 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

World’s Largest Swimming Lesson returns in June

Set to celebrates 16 years of promoting water safety around the world, the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson will be returning this year, running internationally over 24 hours on…

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Apr 8, 2025 Aquatics / Education / Events / Safety /

 
 

Fluidra invests in Lynxight anti-drowning technology

Fluidra, through its investment fund Fluidra Ventures, has invested in Lynxight’s AI-powered anti-drowning technology for commercial pools. Lynxight drowning prevention…

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Apr 2, 2025 Aquatics / Product / Recreation / Safety / Technology /

 
 

Fire engulfs building work at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi

Works on extending Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi have been halted by a major fire. The fire, which commenced in an under-construction area of the waterpark on Friday afternoon, was brought…

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Mar 29, 2025 ByNigel Benton Aquatics / Safety / Tourism / Waterparks /

 
 

Fatal accident at Japan theme park Fuji-Q Highland

A maintenance worker has died while making a routine inspection of the Eejanaika roller coaster at Fuji-Q Highland in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. According to…

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Mar 4, 2025 Attractions / Safety /

 
 

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