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FranGlobal to expand its APAC presence to Bangladesh in early 2018

DHAKA, Jan. 6 (NsNewsWire) — Singapore headquartered FranGlobal, is set to expand its APAC(Asia Pacific) footprint by entering Bangladesh with 50 global brands. FranGlobal says it will introduce the [divider scroll_text=”SCROLL_TEXT”] global brands in next 2 years making an investment of USD 39 Million FranGlobal plays a vital role in favorably and profitably […]

One year of turbulence leaves Europe-U.S. relations in question 2018-01

by Jeremy Hawkins BRUSSELS, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) — Once one of the most privileged relationships, the ties between Europe and the United States saw a turbulent 2017 with the election of Donald Trump as U.S. president. Questions remain as to how the Europe-U.S. relationship will be able to function in 2018, and to what degree […]

First look at GC2018 athletics track

Gold Coast, Jan. 5 (NsNewsWire) — World champion hurdler Sally Pearson and decathlete Cedric Dubler got their first look at the newly laid athletics track at Carrara Stadium with only three months to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Commonwealth Games. Pearson is gunning for a third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal in the […]

Badminton set to be a smash at GC2018

Gold Coast, Jan. 3 (NsNewsWire) — With smashes reaching up to 400 kilometres per hour and lightning fast rallies, badminton is one of the world’s most popular sports. In April, the Commonwealth’s top players will bring their skill, speed and strategy to the Gold Coast to show crowds why the sport has captivated fans across […]

Nepal bans solo climbers from Everest

Nepal has banned solo climbers from scaling its mountains, including Mount Everest, in a bid to reduce accidents, an official said today. The cabinet on Thursday endorsed a revision to the Himalayan nation’s mountaineering regulations, banning solo climbers from its mountains — one of a string of measures being flagged ahead of the 2018 spring […]

100 Reasons to look forward to GC2018 – Part 1 24 Dec 2017 by Hope Kerslake

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! And not just because of the holiday festivities. There are just 100 days until the start of GC2018. To celebrate, GC2018.com takes a look at 100 reasons to help you get swept up in all the excitement the Games is set to bring. Looking for a winning […]

Long Jump masterclass with Chelsea Jaensch

There is a lot more happening in the Long Jump than meets the eye, it isn’t just about running fast and jumping. Every extra centimetre in the pit is extremely hard earned. The sheer amount of force that goes through the body of an athlete in a jump is mind-blowing, a whopping 20-times the bodyweight […]

Nick Matthew set to go out in blaze of glory

Gold coast, Dec. 18 (NsNewsWire) — Backstage at the Manchester Central Convention Complex – host to the PSA World Championships 2017 – English athlete Nick Matthew OBE is reflecting on a soon-to-be-closing career. His haul is impressive, comprising title wins in the World Games (2009, singles), three Commonwealth Games gold medals (2010 singles & doubles; […]

Rugby nations named for GC2018

DHAKA, Dec. 17 (NsNewsWire) — Women’s Rugby Sevens will make its eagerly anticipated Commonwealth Games debut at GC2018 with the best nations around the world announced for both the men’s and women’s competitions on Thursday. The competing nations for both competitions were announced after all 24 teams accepted formal invites from GOLDOC and the Commonwealth […]