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Italian National Day, FIG President Bruno Grandi Honoured
Rome (ITA) – Lausanne (SUI) / FIG Office, June 02, 2012: Italian National Day, The President of the Italian Republic, Mr Giorgio Napolitano, on the occasion of the National Day, awarded the FIG President Prof. Bruno Grandi, with the Grand Officer of the Order of Merit distinction, the highest honor bestowed by Italy. This award…
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Japan Crowned AFC Futsal Championship UAE 2012
Dubai, June 2, 2012: Japan were crowned AFC Futsal Championship UAE 2012 champions with an emphatic 6-1 victory over Thailand at the Al Wasl Indoor Stadium on Friday as the East Asians took the coveted title for a second time. Kenichiro Kogure gave the 2006 winners a fourth minute lead and after Kritsada Wongkaeo drew…
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FSD/SGD Youth Football School Championship
Lahore-Pakistan, June 02, 2012: “FSD/SGD Youth Football School Championship-2012” was launched on Friday (June, 1, 2012) with a match between PAF Public School Sargodha and Fazaia Inter College at Company Bagh Football Ground Sargodha under the banner of Pakistan Football Federation (PFF). According to the press release issued here by PFF, this event is a…
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Pakistan Champions Cricket League 2012
Karachi-Pakistan, June 03, 2012: Pakistan Champions Cricket League, Al-Noor Gymkhana beat Khyber Green by 7 wickets, Saeed Khan Afridi (FATA) best batsman(383 runs, 25X6 & 28X4) and Fawad Alam(Al-Noor Gym) best player(296 runs, 11 wickets) of the tournament. Batting first unbelievable team Khyber Green FATA disappointed his fans. For scoring only 114-10 in 20 overs.…
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FIFA Confederations Cup match schedule presented
Zurich-Switzerland, June 01, 2012: With little more than a year to the kick-off of the “Festival of Champions” in Brasilia on 15 June 2013, the match schedule covering the six confirmed FIFA Confederations Cup venues was presented in Rio de Janeiro today (30 May 2012). All host cities other than the capital Brasilia – which…
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IRB Approves Revised Foul Play Regulation to Benefit Rugby at All Levels
Dublin-Ireland, June 01, 2012: The IRB Council has approved an enhanced Regulation 17, governing foul play, following the completion of an extensive consultation process with Unions and disciplinary personnel, players, coaches and referees. Ensuring a sanctioning regime that reaffirms Rugby’s core values of discipline and integrity, enhances consistency and reflects the contemporary playing environment are…
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Results of ICC Cricket Committee meeting at Lord’s
London, June 01, 2012: The ICC Cricket Committee held its annual meeting at the Lord’s Cricket Ground in London on 30 and 31 May. A wide range of issues were discussed during the two day meeting including: Twenty20 strategy The ICC Cricket Committee continued the important strategic discussions which are ongoing and have previously been…
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AFC Champions League & AFC Cup 2012 Knockout Stage
Kuala Lumpur-Malaysia, June 01, 2012: AFC is pleased to announce that the Official Draw for the AFC Champions League & AFC Cup 2012 Knockout Stages will be held at AFC House, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on June 14, 2012. The clubs who have qualified from Round of 16 will participate in two separate open draws to…
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Eleven nations line up for Eventing “double” in Poland
Lausanne (SUI), June 01, 2012: Eleven nations, A total of 44 starters from 11 nations will be competing in the FEI World Cup™ Eventing 2012 series at this weekend’s Strzegom Horse Trials (POL), which doubles as the third leg of the FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing 2012, the FEI’s first team Eventing series. Some high-profile combinations…
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IRB to Trial New Concussion Assessment Procedures
Dublin-Ireland, June 1, 2012: Underscoring its commitment to putting player welfare first, the IRB will trial new pitch-side concussion assessment procedures at this year’s IRB Junior World Championship in South Africa and IRB Junior World Rugby Trophy in Salt Lake City. Under the trial, players who have sustained a head impact will be able to…
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