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  • All 16 squads for ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 confirmed

    Dubai, Feb 18, 2012: ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE, Some of the very best cricketers from ICC’s Associate and Affiliate members countries will assemble in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next month when the 16-team ICC World Twenty20 UAE 2012 will be staged across five venues of Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah. All 16 squads…

  • Judo Grand Prix Düsseldorf 2012 Preview

    The Judo Grand Prix Düsseldorf 2012 (18/19 February 2012) breaks all records: there are 11 Olympic, 21 World and 40 European champions among the 664 entries from 95 nations. The competing judoka have amassed altogether 34 Olympic and 166 World championship medals as well as 85 European titles. “The Judo Grand Prix in Dusseldorf sets…

  • ICC statement following Mervyn Westfield’s sentencing in spot-fixing case

    Dubai, Feb 17, 2012: The Chief Executive of the International Cricket Council (ICC), Haroon Lorgat, on Friday made the following statement after former Essex cricketer Mervyn Westfield was sentenced in the spot-fixing case. “Although the ICC is not directly involved in this case, we have followed it closely. While the ICC takes no pleasure from…

  • Captains look forward to Pepsi ICC WCL Div 5 in Singapore

    Dubai, Feb 17, 2012: The six captains in Singapore this week for Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 5 (WCL Div. 5) are all confident of promotion and feeling well prepared for the hot and humid conditions that the country has to offer. Singapore captain Saad Khan was joined by Argentina’s Esteban MacDermott, Bahrain’s Yaser…

  • IOC celebrates six winners at 2012 Women and Sport Awards

    Los Angeles-USA, Feb 17, 2012: 2012 Women Sport Awards, The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday honoured five women and one organisation for their outstanding contributions to the development of women’s participation in sport and sports administration during a ceremony for the 2012 IOC Women and Sport Awards in Los Angeles. Presented on the opening…

  • Dirk Nowitzki of Germany is Player Of The Year

    FIBA Europe announced on Tuesday that Dirk Nowitzki of Germany has been voted the 2011 European Player of the Year. Nowitzki was the winner of the expert panel vote* ahead of Spain captain and EuroBasket 2011 MVP Juan Carlos Navarro and came in fourth in the public voting. It is the second time Nowitzki lands…

  • Dr Jean-Marie Ayer appointed as SG of WTF

    The WTF is pleased to announce that Dr Jean-Marie Ayer has been appointed as Secretary General of the World Taekwondo Federation. Dr. Ayer’s resume is adorned with significant leadership experience in both finance and administrative management with large international organizations. He received his PhD in Economics from Fribourg, Switzerland. He served as Chief Financial Officer…

  • Watt taking a patient approach toward London

    Injury may have clouded his Daegu campaign, Mitchell Watt writes in his first IAAF Online Diary, but a silver lining affords the long jumper the opportunity to minimise risk in the lead-up to London 2012. “Welcome to my 2012 diary, an Olympic year diary. “I achieved a lot in 2011, however it did not end…

  • Pool draw announced for Cathay Pacific/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens

    The official draw has been held for the Cathay Pacific HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, round six of the HSBC Sevens World Series to be played on 23-25 March 2012 at the Hong Kong Stadium. Cathay Pacific HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, With the event doubling up in 2012 as the HSBC Sevens World Series core team…

  • Qatar Celebrates 1st National Sports Day

    Doha, Qatar: Qatar celebrated its first-ever National Sports Day today with Government agencies, private sector companies, educational and social institutions coming together to organise over 350 free activities to promote sport and healthy lifestyle. The Qatar Olympic Committee oversaw the preparations which included all public sports facilities in Qatar opening their doors to the public…

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