Author: Abdul Rahim
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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 schedule announced
Dubai, August 17, 2021: Oman will take on Papua New Guinea in the opening match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 at the Oman Cricket Academy Ground on 17 October while the Super 12 stage commences with a fixture between Australia and South Africa at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. The…
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ONE: EMPOWER Full Live Card Announced for 3 September
Singapore, August 16, 2021: ONE Championship™ (ONE) today announced a new date for ONE: EMPOWER, now set to broadcast live across the world on Friday, 3 September. The historic event marks the first all-women’s fight card hosted by a major global martial arts organization. In the main event, reigning ONE Women’s Strawweight World Champion Xiong…
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Zhang Lipeng Debuts With Decision Victory Over Former ONE Lightweight World Champion Eduard Folayang At ONE: BATTLEGROUND II
Singapore, August 13, 2021: ONE Championship™ (ONE) returned with ONE: BATTLEGROUND II, a tape-delayed event at the Singapore Indoor Stadium that aired on Friday, 13 August. The show featured five exciting mixed martial arts contests, including a hard-fought battle between lightweight stars. In the main event, Chinese veteran Zhang Lipeng made a triumphant ONE Championship…
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Zharishka™ the firebird lands as FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™ Official Mascot
Zurich, August 11, 2021: A dazzling firebird named Zharishka™ has soared in as the Official Mascot of the highly anticipated FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia 2021™. Inspired by the Slavic folklore tradition, Zharishka embodies both the traditional traits of a firebird of strength and perseverance and the joy and energy of beach soccer. Inspiration…
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ICC confirms cricket’s Olympic ambition
Dubai, August 10, 2021: The International Cricket Council has today confirmed its intention to bid for cricket’s inclusion in the Olympic Games. The ICC has convened a Working Group to lead the bid on behalf of the sport which will be focused on cricket becoming part of the Olympic family for LA 2028, Brisbane 2032…
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IOC President’s speech – Tokyo 2020 Closing Ceremony
Tokyo, August 08, 2021: Please find below the full speech delivered by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach during the Closing Ceremony of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 today, 8 August 2021. Your Imperial Highness, the Crown Prince,Dear Olympic Friends around the world,Good evening Tokyo, good evening Japan,Dear athletes, Over the last 16 days,…
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Tokyo Olympians elect four new members to IOC Athletes’ Commission
Tokyo, August 4, 2021: The athletes at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 have elected Pau Gasol, Maja Włoszczowska, Federica Pellegrini and Yuki Ota to the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s Athletes’ Commission (AC), for a term ending at the Olympic Games LA28. The newly elected members join the Commission to represent the athlete voice within the…
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IOC Young Leaders Programme and Panasonic extend their partnership through to 2024
Lausanne, August 03, 2021: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that Worldwide Olympic Partner Panasonic has extended its support for the IOC Young Leaders Programme through to 2024. As part of the extension and as the programme’s founding partner, Panasonic will further support the IOC Young Leaders through different initiatives. The company will for…
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FIFA launches #ReachOut campaign for better mental health
Zurich, August 02, 2021: FIFA has launched #ReachOut, a campaign designed to raise awareness of the symptoms of mental health conditions, encourage people to seek help when they need it, and take actions every day for better mental health. With the support of past and current football players, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the…
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Mete Gazoz wins the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Tokyo, Japan, 31 July 2021: The Turkish youngster is the only gold medallist not from Korea. Mete Gazoz has won Turkey’s first-ever Olympic archery medal – and it’s gold. The 22-year-old beat veteran Italian Mauro Nespoli in a five-set final, delivering back-to-back 10s with his final arrows to secure the victory. “I’m feeling great. It’s…