Author: Abdul Rahim
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WBSC welcomes Japan Softball Association and French Baseball Softball Federation signing a cooperation and development agreement
Tokyo June 20, 2018: The Japan Softball Association (JSA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the French Baseball Softball Federation (FFBS) pledging to support the French national team’s continued development and the long-term expansion of softball in France. The cooperation will begin this week, as the FFBS participates in a first-of-its-kind observer programme during…
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IJF Training Centre opens in Zambia to mark a new era for judo in Africa
Lusaka, Zambia, June 18, 2018: The IJF has opened a new training centre in Lusaka, Zambia to mark a new chapter for judo in the African country (IJF Training Centre Zambia). The long-term project was fully financed by IJF who also fully supervised the construction of the new facility. IJF President Marius L. Vizer made…
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Women playing and working in football across Asia star in AFC’s campaign
Kuala Lumpur, June 18, 2018: The “It’s My Game” campaign by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) continues this week with new videos highlighting exceptional women playing football and working in the game across the Continent (Women playing). The campaign celebrates women’s contribution to Asian football and emphasises their varied roles within it, illustrating football as…
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Hosts France win first-ever World Rugby U20 Championship title
France, June 18, 2018: The Stade de la Méditerranée was rocking on Sunday as France beat England 33-25 to be crowned World Rugby U20 Championship winners for the first time in the competition’s 11-year history (Hosts France win World Rugby U20). France, playing in their maiden final, fed off the cacophony of noise created by…
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Registration now opens for the FAI International Drones Conference and Expo 2018
Lausanne, June 15, 2018: Gain a unique insight into the latest drone technology and hear experts reveal how drones will shape our future. Register now for the FAI International Drones Conference and Expo taking place at the EPFL Rolex Learning Center in Lausanne, Switzerland, from 31 August to 2 September 2018. The themes of this…
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Morocco 2026 Bid Committee Statement
Moscow, Russia, June 13, 2018: Following the selection of the United bid for the organization of the 2026 FIFA World Cup at FIFA Congress held in Moscow today, the Morocco 2026 Bid Committee has congratulated the North American trio and wished them good luck in the next eight years. The Bid Committee would also like…
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It’s time for the Rugby Africa Gold Cup, Rugby World Cup’ African qualifications
Nairobi, Kenya, June 13, 2018: The Rugby Africa Gold Cup kicks off on Saturday 16th June with two matches on the cards. Zimbabwe get the campaign underway with a clash at home to the unknown quantity that is Morocco while champions Namibia host Uganda in the day’s late kick off (African qualifications). This year’s competition…
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New era for Asian football begins as AFC agrees partnership with DDMC Fortis
Kuala Lumpur, June 12, 2018: The decision of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) to enter into an agreement with DDMC Fortis has confirmed the growing value of Asian football’s national and club team competitions. The agreement covers all commercial rights and services for all AFC National Team and Club competitions, beginning with the Asian Qualification…
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Bilal unbeaten half century power Qasmi Gym into AKG title decider clash
Karachi, Pakistan, June 11, 2018: Bilal Irshad Bludgeoned a unbeaten half century 81 to enable Qasmi Gymkhana whip Omer Colts by 7 wickets while Qasmi gym book their birth in title decider clash in the 31st Aga Khan Gymkhana Ramazan T20 cricket tournament fixture at the AKG Ground here on Sunday. The left-hander Bilal Irshad…
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New player social media ranking tool launched ahead of Russia 2018
By Amelia Fisher-Starzynski, London, UK, June 11, 2018: Over eight billion digital interactions are expected during this summer’s World Cup, the equivalent of every person in the world liking or commenting on content related to the tournament. The event promises to shatter social media records across all platforms (New player social media ranking tool). With…