Author: Abdul Rahim
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Ali Nawaz gets AFC Distinguished Service Award
Lahore – Pakistan, May 08, 2013: FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter & AFC Newly elected President Sheikh Salman Bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa presented the “AFC Distinguished Service Award 2013” to Pakistan Football Official and former Captain of Pakistan Team Ali Nawaz. It’s a great honor for PFF and the football family of Pakistan that Ali…
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Tissot Official Timekeeper for the World Table Tennis
Lausanne, May 08, 2013: The world famous Swiss watchmaker, Tissot, a name synonymous with major sporting events, will be the Official Timekeeper for the LIEBHERR 2013 Table Tennis World Championships, which will be staged in Paris from May 13 to 20. “The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) is delighted to have entered into a very…
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Draw for Beach Handball at the World Games
Basel – Switzerland, May 07, 2013: The 2013 Beach Handball Tournament at the IWGA World Games will be staged in Cali, Colombia from 1 to 4 August. 16 teams (eight men’s and eight women’s teams) will compete in this event. The draw of the preliminary round groups will take place on 8 May, 16:00 local…
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Jeremiasz, Whiley, Wagner win Atlanta Open
London, May 07, 2013: Michael Jeremiasz (FRA), Jordanne Whiley (GBR) and David Wagner (USA) won the men, women’s and quad titles at the Atlanta Open, part of the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour, on Saturday on a rain-delayed final day at this week’s ITF 1 Series tournament. A day after defeating world No. 2 and top…
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Hong Kong, Pakistan & England Shine in Regional
London, May 07, 2013: Annie Au made history in Pakistan at the weekend when she became the first Hong Kong Chinese player to win the women’s FMC Asian Squash Championship title, after upsetting Malaysian favourite Low Wee Wern in the final at the Mushaf Ali Mir Squash Complex in Islamabad. Runner-up in the last championship…
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Press conference of ICSS Security Expert Summit
Doha – Qatar, May 07, 2013: The International Centre for Sport Security (ICSS) would like to invite you to the opening press conference of the ICSS Expert Summit 2013. The press conference will take place at the start of the two-day event which will bring together leading sport security practitioners to challenge current practices and…
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Brian Lewis is new President of Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee
Trinidad and Tobago, May 07, 2013: Brian Lewis was elected President of the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee at the Committee’s election at Olympic House, Port of Spain yesterday. Lewis, the former secretary general won the presidency 29-16, beating Richard Young in the race for the top spot. Lewis replaces Larry Romany as president with…
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IAAF Fantasy Athletics Returns IAAF DL
Monaco – May 07, 2013: An enhanced version of IAAF Fantasy Athletics, our popular fan game, returns for a new season in association with the2013 IAAF Diamond League, which begins in Doha, Qatar on Friday 10 May. With 14 world class meetings held over 4 months across 3 continents, the IAAF Diamond League features the…
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Lahore wins the 2nd Motorway Police U-16
Lahore – Pakistan, May 07, 2013: The 2nd Motorway Police U-16 Boy’s Hockey Championship on last day two matches were played to determine 1st, 2nd, & 3rd positions at National Hockey Stadium, Lahore. Results are as follows: (3rd & 4th Position) Faisalabad Beat Multan 8 – 2 (Full Time) 7 – 2 (2ndHalf Time) 4…
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ZUPANCIC becomes world number one
Baku – Azerbaijan, May 7, 2013: In a thriving city where sport is at the centre of the Azerbaijan public’s hearts the Grand Slam was warmly embraced as athletes and delegates were met with great hospitality and respect. The fanatical home supporters were treated to a thrilling second day as their judoka emerged to the…