Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi elected Vice-Chairman of Asian Racing Federation
Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi elected Vice-Chairman of Asian Racing Federation
Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi elected Vice-Chairman of Asian Racing Federation
The Executive Council of the Asian Racing Federation (ARF) has unanimously elected Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi, Board Member and General Manager of the Emirates Racing Authority (ERA), as one of the ARF’s two Vice-Chairmen. This is the first time a representative of the ERA has been appointed to a senior leadership role in the ARF.
Reinstatement of Direct Exports of Registered Equines from South Africa to the European Union
Reinstatement of Direct Exports of Registered Equines from South Africa to the European Union
Reinstatement of Direct Exports of Registered Equines from South Africa to the European Union
The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) is pleased to announce that South African Equine Health and Protocols (SAEHP) has published an official release with regard to the re-opening of European Union (EU) export markets to the various equine disciplines in South Africa.
40th Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
40th Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
40th Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
The Asian Racing Federation and the Japan Racing Association are delighted to invite you to the 40th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) to be held in Sapporo, Japan from Tuesday, 27 August to Sunday, 1 September 2024.
ARF Publishes Member Profile on the Korea Racing Authority
ARF Publishes Member Profile on the Korea Racing Authority
ARF Publishes Member Profile on the Korea Racing Authority
The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) is delighted to share with you the latest edition of the ARF Member Profile featuring the Korea Racing Authority (KRA), which celebrates 100 years of horseracing in Korea and highlights the KRA's exciting new developments and initiatives.
ARF Council Hosts 'How Organised Crime Operates Illegal Betting, Cyber Scams & Modern Slavery in Southeast Asia' Webinar
ARF Council Hosts 'How Organised Crime Operates Illegal Betting, Cyber Scams & Modern Slavery in Southeast Asia' Webinar
ARF Council Hosts 'How Organised Crime Operates Illegal Betting, Cyber Scams & Modern Slavery in Southeast Asia' Webinar
The ARF Council hosted a webinar in November 2023 to dive deep into the new report "How Organised Crime Operates Illegal Betting, Cyber Scams & Modern Slavery in Southeast Asia"
The 57th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities - Equine Welfare Highlighted
The 57th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities - Equine Welfare Highlighted
The 57th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities - Equine Welfare Highlighted
The 57th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities, organised by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), took place on the 2nd of October in Paris, France at Saint-Cloud Racecourse. The focus of this year’s Conference was on safeguarding equine welfare and exploring shifts in societal expectations as well as the sport’s response around the world.
Asian Racing Federation publishes “How Organised Crime Operates Illegal Betting, Cyber Scams & Modern Slavery in Southeast Asia” report
Asian Racing Federation publishes “How Organised Crime Operates Illegal Betting, Cyber Scams & Modern Slavery in Southeast Asia” report
Asian Racing Federation publishes “How Organised Crime Operates Illegal Betting, Cyber Scams & Modern Slavery in Southeast Asia” report
The Asian Racing Federation Council on Anti-illegal Betting and Related Financial Crime (“the ARF Council”) released today (10 October, 2023) a new publication: “How Organised Crime Operates Illegal Betting, Cyber Scams & Modern Slavery in Southeast Asia”.
International Horse Sports Confederation President and Vice-President Lead First Major Delegation to China
International Horse Sports Confederation President and Vice-President Lead First Major Delegation to China
International Horse Sports Confederation President and Vice-President Lead First Major Delegation to China
On 21 August 2023, ARF Chairman Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, in his capacity as International Horse Sports Confederation (IHSC) President and together with IHSC Vice-President Ingmar De Vos, led a senior delegation of the IHSC on a multi-day visit to China to meet with key ministries and equine sports bodies.
ARF Publishes the Second Edition of the ARF Newsletter
ARF Publishes the Second Edition of the ARF Newsletter
ARF Publishes the Second Edition of the ARF Newsletter
The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) is pleased to share with you the July 2023 edition of the ARF Newsletter, which features the latest developments across the ARF membership, recent initiatives by the ARF and its committees and upcoming events on the horizon.
The Asian Racing Federation is pleased to announce that the 40th Asian Racing Conference will be held from Tuesday 27 August to Sunday 1 September 2024 in Sapporo on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. Please stay tuned for further details to be announced in due course.
Cessation of thoroughbred racing in Singapore
Cessation of thoroughbred racing in Singapore
Cessation of thoroughbred racing in Singapore
The Asian Racing Federation acknowledges with surprise the recent decision of the Singapore Government to cease all thoroughbred racing in Singapore from October 2024 after 180 years.
ARF Council Hosts Bulletin Webinar
ARF Council Hosts Bulletin Webinar
ARF Council Hosts Bulletin Webinar
The ARF Council recently organised a webinar which discusses transnational crime, money laundering, illegal betting, Interpol action against these problems during the World Cup, and also how legal betting operators contribute to solutions.
Three Global Experts Join the ARF Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Financial Crime
Three Global Experts Join the ARF Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Financial Crime
Three Global Experts Join the ARF Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Financial Crime
The Asian Racing Federation’s Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Financial Crime (ARF Council) announced today that it has expanded its membership to include three new experts to support integrity in racing and other sports: Mr. Kim Kelly, former Chief Stipendiary Steward, The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Mr. Michael Phelan, former CEO, Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC); and Mr. Luca Esposito, General Secretary, United Lotteries for Integrity in Sport (formerly Global Lottery Monitoring System) / Executive Director, World Lottery Association.
40th Asian Racing Conference to be held in Japan in 2024
40th Asian Racing Conference to be held in Japan in 2024
40th Asian Racing Conference to be held in Japan in 2024
The 40th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) will be held in its inaugural host country in 2024 with the Japan Racing Association (JRA), in conjunction with the Asian Racing Federation (ARF), to stage the conference in Sapporo on the island of Hokkaido.
Asian Racing Conference Considers Future Trends
Asian Racing Conference Considers Future Trends
Asian Racing Conference Considers Future Trends
An examination of racing’s future workforce and fan base in a session titled “The Future” closed the business programme of the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 17 February.
Key Developments in India and Korea Explored
Key Developments in India and Korea Explored
Key Developments in India and Korea Explored
In a session titled “The Developments” at the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 17 February, delegates took a look at key recent developments in Asian Racing Federation member nations, India and Korea.
Illegal Betting Poses Growing and Complex Threat to Racing and Sports
Illegal Betting Poses Growing and Complex Threat to Racing and Sports
Illegal Betting Poses Growing and Complex Threat to Racing and Sports
The volume and growth of illegal betting and the increasingly complex threat it poses to the integrity of racing and other sports – along with its potentially dire economic impact – were among key issues raised at session nine at the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 17 February.
New Technology Offers Opportunities for Racing to Attract Gen Z
New Technology Offers Opportunities for Racing to Attract Gen Z
New Technology Offers Opportunities for Racing to Attract Gen Z
The horseracing industry has been urged to embrace new technology in a bid to attract Generation Z to a sport which has an ageing customer base.
Mental Health Challenges Discussed at Asian Racing Conference
Mental Health Challenges Discussed at Asian Racing Conference
Mental Health Challenges Discussed at Asian Racing Conference
The reality of mental health issues faced by high-performance sports people hit home after Mr. Glen Boss told his confronting story during an illuminating session seven of the business programme titled “The Mind” at the 39th Asian Racing Conference on 16 February in Melbourne.
Racing Faces Climate Change and Sustainability Challenges
Racing Faces Climate Change and Sustainability Challenges
Racing Faces Climate Change and Sustainability Challenges
Prominent Australian scientist, Professor Tim Flannery, told the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on Thursday (16 February) that racing faced challenges to attract a younger generation concerned with global warming and sustainability issues.