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Times of Oman
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Times of Oman
Trampo Extreme Opens the First and Largest Inflatable Park and Glow Paint Experience in Oman
The city of Muscat witnessed an exciting family entertainment event last Friday with the grand opening of the newest Trampo Extreme branch at Al Araimi Boulevard Mall, which now hosts the first and largest park in the Sultanate of Oman, along with an innovative artistic feature known as 'The Paint Corner.' Together, they form a unique, integrated entertainment destination for families of all ages. The opening ceremony took place on the mall's first floor on Friday, May 23, 2025, from 3:30 to 6:00 PM, in the presence of Mr. Ghazi Al-Hajeri, founder and Vice Chairman of Trampo Extreme, alongside prominent social figures, influencers, and a large crowd of excited families and entertainment enthusiasts. The event kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by a live performance of traditional Omani dance, adding a rich cultural touch to the celebration. In his address, Mr. Al-Hajeri emphasized that this expansion reflects Trampo Extreme's commitment to delivering safe, innovative, and family-friendly entertainment, highlighting the company's ambition to reach ten branches across the region by 2026. Attendees enjoyed exclusive access to the new park's facilities, which include 17 different attractions, such as the Mega Slide, Ninja Wall, and Battle Zone, in addition to a dedicated area for toddlers. Guests also explored The Paint Corner, an interactive glow-in-the-dark art experience that stimulated creativity and engagement among children and teens. The evening also featured a spectacular bubble show, interactive games, gifts, and complimentary refreshments. Covering a space of 2,200 square meters, the new Trampo Extreme branch offers not only thrilling air-based activities but also social and educational experiences, including a birthday party room, team-building areas, and school holiday camp facilities — reinforcing the brand's mission to create comprehensive and secure fun environments for families. The opening event received enthusiastic responses and attracted families from across Muscat, who expressed admiration for the high quality of the installations, the organization of the event, and the variety of experiences on offer. This success reinforces Trampo Extreme's position as one of the region's premier indoor family entertainment brands. Founded in Kuwait in 2015, Trampo Extreme has become a leading name in the indoor entertainment sector across the GCC, with branches in Kuwait, Qatar, the UAE, and Oman. Its first venture into the Omani market began in 2018 with a landmark trampoline park in Ghala Heights, and the opening of the Al Araimi Boulevard branch marks a new milestone in the brand's continued growth and innovation.
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Euros: Cardiff set to host Euro 2028 opening ceremony and matches
Cardiff is expected to host the opening ceremony of football's 2028 European Championships, a Senedd meeting has revealed. Wales was already due to co-host the tournament alongside England, Ireland and Scotland, but Rebecca Evans, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning, lifted the lid on some upcoming major events on Tuesday, including hosting six matches of Euro answer, Conservative MS Samuel Kurtz went further in saying: "Six matches of the Uefa Euro 2028, and not just six matches, but the open ceremony as well."A spokesperson for the Football Association of Wales said they are "very confident" of an opening ceremony in Cardiff. The five-nation proposal was the only bid to host Euro 2028 and was officially confirmed at a Uefa meeting in Nyon in Switzerland in October Principality Stadium is one of 10 venues across nine cities and five countries presented by bid teams, but it's currently the second-largest capacity of the venues involved. It was previously known FAW were pushing for an opening game, and there were hopes Cardiff would stage at least three group games and a quarter-final. Ms Evans said hosting six matches of the Euro 2028, as well as securing a stage of the grand départ of the Tour de France in 2027, is a "significant achievement" for Wales."We can be confident that the economic benefits will be significant, and that a vibrant atmosphere for communities and visitors alike will be guaranteed," she discussion, Mr Kurtz added: "These events provide significant opportunities to boost our economy, showcase Welsh culture, and draw global attention to our landscapes, communities and world-class venues."
Japan Times
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Japan Times
LA28 announces venues for opening and closing ceremonies for LA Games
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium in Inglewood will serve as the venues for the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, LA28 announced on Thursday. The opening ceremony, which will be held on July 14, 2028, will be shared between the historic Coliseum, which will become the first venue to host events for three Olympic Games, and the state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium, in an unprecedented dual-venue celebration. "The venues selected for the 2028 opening and closing ceremonies will highlight Los Angeles' rich sporting history and cutting-edge future, showcasing the very best that L.A. has to offer on the world stage," LA28 Chairperson and President Casey Wasserman said in a statement.
BBC News
08-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
LA28 Olympic opening ceremony to be held in two stadiums
Los Angeles will become the first city to incorporate two stadiums into an Olympics opening ceremony when it hosts the Games in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and the SoFi Stadium will host the event on 14 July 2028, organisers of LA28 have Coliseum, which was used at the 1932 and 1984 Olympics, also hosts the closing ceremony on 30 July and becomes the first venue to hold events across three SoFi Stadium, home to NFL sides the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, will host the Paralympics opening ceremony on 15 August with the event closing at the Coliseum on 27 August."The venues selected for the 2028 opening and closing ceremonies will highlight Los Angeles' rich sporting history and cutting-edge future, showcasing the very best that LA has to offer on the world stage," LA28 chair Casey Wasserman said."These two extraordinary venues will create an unforgettable experience, welcoming fans from across the globe to an Olympic and Paralympic Games like never before and concluding what will go down as one of the most-incredible Games in history."Details of the opening ceremony, including how the two stadiums will be used, are yet to be Coliseum, which is home to Collegiate American football side the USC Trojans, will hold the track and field events during the first week at the SoFi Stadium is set to host the swimming competitions in week two.A number of sports have been reinstated at the Olympics in Los Angeles following an absence from the Games, including cricket, lacrosse and squash, while flag football will make its debut.
Bloomberg
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Bloomberg
LA to Host 2028 Olympic Opening Ceremony at Coliseum and SoFi
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Inglewood Mayor James Butts on Thursday announced an unprecedented dual-venue format for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games opening ceremony that will utilize both the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and SoFi Stadium. For the first time in Olympic history, the opening ceremony on July 14, 2028, will take place at two locations, continuing the innovative format introduced in Paris during the 2024 summer games, where athletes kicked off the games by boarding boats and floating down the Seine. The closing ceremony will take place on July 30, 2028, at the Coliseum.
