Emerging Markets Love-In Latest: Sports Competition for 4.4bn People Gets Started!

The #AsianGames2018 commences in spectacular fashion as the #ASIAD returns to #Indonesia for the first time since 1962 #Jakarta #JakartaPalembang2018

— ッ MEDIOLANA® EDU (@Mediolana) August 18, 2018

The days leading up to the games have been plagued by technical difficulties with ticketing systems and a brand-new LRT line which is unlikely to be operational; however, the opening ceremony was extremely well-received #AsianGames2018 #Asia

— ッ MEDIOLANA® EDU (@Mediolana) August 18, 2018

Analysis: both #ROK and #DPRK athletes participated in the #AsianGames2018 opening ceremony under the flag of a united #Korea and will join forces in several sports, a development which bodes well for any future reunification process

— ッ MEDIOLANA® EDU (@Mediolana) August 18, 2018

To watch: #Indonesia's tourist numbers are growing at a staggering pace, with Q1/2018 annual growth of 22%; hosting major sporting events will help establish the country as one of the planet's great must-see countries #AsianGames2018 https://t.co/tTz3yWGuke

— ッ MEDIOLANA® EDU (@Mediolana) August 18, 2018

The More, the Merrier: FIFA World Cup Transformed Beyond Recognition!

FIFA's announcement – in true 2017 fashion, via Twitter – of its flagship tournament's expansion is sharply dividing opinion #WorldCup #FIFA

— ッ MEDIOLANA® EDU (@Mediolana) January 15, 2017

The numerical augmentation of the World Cup finals from 32 to 48 teams will apply to the 2026 tournament, which may be held in #China #FIFA

— ッ MEDIOLANA® EDU (@Mediolana) January 15, 2017

While analysts warn of possible qualitative dilution, the real threat to the World Cup finals is the new format of 16 x 3-team groups #FIFA

— ッ MEDIOLANA® EDU (@Mediolana) January 15, 2017

Sole #FIFA #WorldCup hosting is probably now also beyond most countries; #football is likely to copy #volleyball in normalising co-hosting

— ッ MEDIOLANA® EDU (@Mediolana) January 15, 2017

To watch: expansion raises the prospect of regular Chinese (+ eventual Indian, #ASEAN) participation at the finals https://t.co/sFD5tqr5H9

— ッ MEDIOLANA® EDU (@Mediolana) January 15, 2017