Columbus Sports Stories & Scoops

Jesse Ghiorzi
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Jesse Ghiorzi

Jesse Ghiorzi is the director of marketing at the Greater Columbus Sports Commission. He’s married to a wonderful woman named Chelsi, father of a dope daughter named Cecilia and frequent walker of a dog named Mia. He likes to travel to new places, drink bourbon and watch sports. Sometimes all three at once.

Packed 2024 Columbus Sports Schedule Rolls On

Strap in, sports fans. 2024 is going to be a huge year in Columbus sports. This isn't everything - head here for that - just a shortlist of the notable events in and around the city this year. January January 22-28 | U.S. Figure Skating Championships at Nationwide Arena February February 21 |…

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Community Cup Breaks Participation Records in 2024

It's official - 2024 was the largest Community Cup presented by the Columbus Foundation ever. There were 43 teams, including several new entries, and nearly 1,500 participants. The weather was perfect for friendly competition, with a 100% chance of fist pumps, high fives and smiles. Safelite…

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Buckle Up for Football Season

The 2024 Ohio State Buckeyes Football season starts August 31 vs. Akron and ends - well we hope it ends deep into January with a long run to the College Football Playoff Championship. But the last regular season home game is November 30 vs. Michigan. Game Day Guide Fall Saturdays in Columbus are…

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The Biggest Fencing Event Ever is in Columbus

The USA Fencing Championships and July Challenge are at the Greater Columbus Convention Center from June 29 - July 8. This is going to be the biggest fencing event in the sport's history with more than 6,200 fencers competing. However, this isn't the first time Columbus has set the record for…

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2024 Community Youth Camp Recap

We just wrapped up year four of Community Youth Camp presented by The Columbus Foundation by welcoming 81 kids to KIPP Columbus June 10-13. Community Youth Camp is a four-day sports sampling camp for 6- to 12-year-olds. Each year, we introduce local kids to new sports, new friends and new…

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Linda Logan Honored with Spirit of Columbus Award

Greater Columbus Sports Commission CEO & President Linda Logan received the Spirit of Columbus Award from The Columbus Foundation on June 22. Linda was presented the award by The Columbus Foundation President and CEO Doug Kridler at Lower.com Field during a Crew match in recognition of her…

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Team Registration is Live for the 2024 Community Cup

Team Registration is now open for the 2024 Community Cup presented by The Columbus Foundation . The seventh edition of the Cup is poised to be the biggest yet after we saw record athlete participation the last two years and it was front page news the next day. Nearly 1,300 athletes registered in…

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