Amar Doman is all in.
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From the opening game One Republic concert to the Beatty Street block parties to pulling out all the stops for the Lions first home playoff game since 2016, Doman and his front office team have been hard at work to re-connect with fans that had soured on the organization.
Since he purchased the team last year, Doman has done his utmost to make the Lions relevant in Vancouver and B.C. with the latest splash being the announcement on Thursday that the club will host the 2024 Grey Cup.
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Win or lose against Calgary in the Western Semi-Final, one thing is for certain - the Lions have made huge strides this year when it comes to re-engaging their fan base.
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But years of a downward spiral when it comes to popularity canB次元官网网址檛 be overcome in a single season and Doman knows there is still plenty of hard work ahead.
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As for the fan experience, DomanB次元官网网址檚 goal is not only to provide an entertaining product on the field but also make a Lions game an event with so much more to offer.
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As for the 111th Grey Cup game, having the privilege of getting to know Amar Doman IB次元官网网址檝e learned a few things. The man has a vision. He also has the necessary resources to act on that vision and has a solid front office staff that will execute any plan. Thus when it comes to the 2024 Grey Cup festival, it just might break the mold.
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