Author: Abdul Rahim
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NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters
London – GBR, Dec 03: The International Tennis Federation (ITF) today announced the return of international tennis to the London 2012 Olympic Park after leading British charity, the Tennis Foundation, was awarded the rights to stage the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in 2014-2016. The NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters…
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Gold for a Storm Called LEE (KOR), NISHIYAMA
Tokyo – Japan, Dec 02: NISHIYAMA, Today was the last day of competition of the Judo Grand Slam, Tokyo 2012. 2 women’s categories (-78kg and +78kg) and 3 men’s categories (-90kg, -100kg and +100kg) were concerned. The last match of the day put a final end to the 2012 IJF World Judo Tour (a last…
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Judo Grand Slam/Judo training Korea
Peshawar – Pakistan, Dec 02: Pakistan Judo Federation’s Judoka Karamat Butt participated strongly in the Judo Grand Slam-2012 held on Nov 30th to Dec 2nd, 2012 at Tokyo, Japan. He competed against Penalber of Brazil for – 81 Kg weight category, but after a great struggle in the end lost the fight. Later, the management…
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England’s Staniford Named IRB Women’s Player of the Year
Dublin – Ireland, Dec 2: England’s Michaela Staniford has today been named IRB Women’s Player of the Year, the prestigious Award that recognises excellence on the field of play. Staniford was presented with the Award by RFU Chairman and IRB Council Member Bill Beaumont following England’s 32-23 victory over New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday,…
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Women’s -63kg: Sixth Gold Medal for Japan
Tokyo – Japan, Dec 01: Today was the second day of competition on the occassion of the Judo Grand Slam, Tokyo 2012. Four categories (Women’s -63 and -70kg and Men’s -73 and -81kg) were engaged. The two first titles of the day remained in Japan (Women’s -63 and Men’s -73), where the Ladies’ -70kg were…
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Match Ball of the FIFA Confederations Cup
Zurich, Dec 01: The name and design of the official match ball for the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 was unveiled today at the Final Draw show. Three symbols of Brazilian culture; Carnival, Football, and Samba have been combined to create the adidas Cafusa. Created by the same product team who designed the hugely successful…
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Think Wise about HIV and AIDS
Dubai, Nov 30: For the ninth consecutive year, the international cricket community will come together in support of the global fight against HIV and AIDS around World AIDS Day on 1 December as part of the ICC’s Think Wise partnership, which has been run in collaboration with UNAIDS and UNICEF since 2003. Players and officials…
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Swedish Federation celebrates centenary
Lausanne, Nov 29: The Swedish Equestrian Federation celebrated its 100 birthday at a glittering party in Stockholm last night. The gala evening was held in the City Hall, the venue that will host the Nobel Peace Prize dinner next month. HM Queen Silvia was the guest of honour at last night’s celebrations, along with London…
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Shortlist Unveiled for IRB Player of the Year
Dublin – Ireland, Nov 29: The International Rugby Board has announced the shortlist of nominees for the prestigious IRB Player of the Year 2012 Award. New Zealand captain Richie McCaw, his teammate Dan Carter, England fly half Owen Farrell and France fly half Frédéric Michalak are the four players on the shortlist. McCaw is the…
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Lee Keun-ho, Aya Miyama scoop top AFC awards
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia, Nov 29: Lee Keun-ho and Aya Miyama scooped the AFC Player of the Year and AFC Women’s Player of the Year awards at a glittering ceremony on Thursday. Lee put in a series of exceptional performances for club and country throughout the year but it was his exceptional displays for Ulsan…