Author: Abdul Rahim
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AFC, UEFA sign historic MoU
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia, Dec 11: AFC Acting President Zhang Jilong and UEFA President Michel Platini on Tuesday put pen to paper on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will promote cooperation and friendly relations between the two confederations. The MoU will pave the way to exchange information, knowledge and good practices on matters of…
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FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup A, Glasgow
Lausanne, Dec 10: Elizabeth Price (USA) and Marcel Nguyen (GER) followed up their wins in Stuttgart (GER) earlier this month with further victories at the latest stage of the Women’s and Men’s All-around 2012/2013 World Cup Series, which took place in Glasgow (GBR) on December 8. The two gymnasts now head the overall World Rankings…
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ICC strategic focus on Governance and Admin
Dubai, Dec 10: Four candidates from across the cricketing world have successfully completed their first workshop of the World Academy of Sport Postgraduate Certificate (PGC) in Sport Management (Cricket), an industry-recognised higher qualification accredited through Royal Holloway, University of London, that develops critical skills for the effective administration and governance of sport. The PGC is…
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Myanmar to stage Davis Cup by Paribas festival
London – GBR, Dec 09: The ITF announced today that it has appointed the Tennis Federation of Myanmar as host of the 2013 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Asia/Oceania Zone Group III and IV events. The two events will be held in consecutive weeks at the Thein Byu Tennis Stadium, the national tennis centre in…
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Ahlmann is new W#1 in Rolex Rankings
Lausanne, Dec 10: Christian Ahlmann (GER), winner of the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final in Geneva (SUI) last Friday, has taken over as World Number One in the Rolex Rankings, published today. With 2,555 points, Ahlmann has jumped up from third place into the top spot, demoting Olympic champion Steve Guerdat (SUI) to second place…
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7th WTF World Poomsae Championships
Tunja – Colombia, Dec 10: The fourth and final day of the 7th WTF World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Tunja, Colombia finished in front of yet another packed to the brim crowd. Athletes and fans, young and the young at heart gathered at the San Antonio Coliseum to celebrate the outstanding Championships. The conclusion of…
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China Makes Presence Felt on Home Soil
Hangzhou – China, Dec 08: The host nation asserted its authority on proceedings on the second day of action, Friday 7th December, at the $1,000,000 GAC GROUP 2012 ITTF World Tour Grand Finals in the city of Hangzhou. Three Chinese players entered the quarter-final stage of the Women’s Singles event; three emerged successful to book…
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Cuba, England and Russia double up in Yerevan
Yerevan – Armenia, Dec 08: The last international event of year, the 2012 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships, came to an end in the Armenian capital today with ten new Youth World Champions being crowned in front of a packed crowd. Cuba, England and Russia lit up the final day of competition with their boxers…
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Unstoppable Germany outclass visiting USA
Lausanne – Switzerland, Dec 08: OUTCLASS, A packed EWS Arena in Göppingen was treated to a near-flawless performance by the German Eagles as they completely overwhelmed the visiting USA Knockouts in Group B. Gojan, Sopa, Michel and Pfeifer were the stars of the show on a night when everything went right. The experience of German…
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2012 come to an end with the best of the year awarded
Yerevan – Armenia, Dec 07: In conjunction with the finals of the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships, the 2012 AIBA Annual Awards Ceremony celebrated the very best of a historical year. Presided by Dr Ching-Kuo Wu, AIBA President, the event took place at the Karen Demirchyan Sports and Concerts Complex in front of delegates from…