For him, 2023 will be a year of classical chess, said Anish Giri after his triumph in the super tournament "Tata Steel Chess" in Wijk aan Zee. His successful start of the year at the home event on the Dutch coast will be followed by another classical competition: The "WR Chess Masters" in Düsseldorf.

There could hardly have been a better year for her election as President of the African Chess Confederation (ACC) than the "Year of Women in Chess" proclaimed by FIDE. With a large majority, the delegates elected Thsepiso Lopang from Botswana as the new continental president. The 41-year-old mechatronics engineer is the first woman to hold this office.

Inspiring discussions and lectures, a fantastic line-up of brands as well as individual exhibitors and diverse award-winning innovations: That is the resumé of spoga horse 2023. Over the course of three successful trade show days, around 6,200 visitors from 65 countries came together at the international trading platform of the equestrian industry to inform themselves about the comprehensive offer for the horse and rider. 320 exhibitors namely presented the current and future trends of the industry.

These are innovations that impress the equestrian sport industry: the TOP INNOVATIONS. For the third time already the focus of an independent and renowned jury lay on just under 50 of the most innovative products from twelve countries. Products of the companies Barnery GbR, Equestrian Technology, Joh's Stübben GmbH und Co KG., Röwer & Rüb GmbH, Suedwind Footwear – H+P Handels GmbH & Co. KG were distinguished. This year's winners bring relief, promote the health of the horse and rider and make the sport safer.

30 entries can become spoga horse TOP INNOVATIONS 2023 +++ Nominees are already listed online +++ All 30 innovations can be tangibly experienced at the trade fair on the BOULEVARD OF INNOVATIONS +++ spoga horse TOP INNOVATIONS 2023 award on THE STAGE and online on 04.02.2023

The time has come in just a few days: spoga horse 2023 - the leading B2B trade fair of the global equestrian industry - is bringing international brands, professionals, media representatives and decision-makers together at the Cologne fair grounds and online from 04.-06.02.2023.

Leading B2B trade fair of the worldwide equestrian industry to be held at the Cologne exhibition halls again from 04.-06.02.2023 +++ Many renowned, international brands are exhibiting +++ Central main platform THE STAGE is the hub of the diversified programme +++ "EQUI LIVING" special event places the focus on the changing living space of the horse +++ spoga horse TOP INNOVATIONS distinguish THE industry's new products +++ spoga horse CREATOR DAYS connect brands, influencers and professionals +++ Start-up Village draws the industry's attention to young innovative minds from all over the gl