Author: Abdul Rahim
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Egypt Snatch Women’s World Team Title
Nimes – France, Nov 18: women’s title, In tonight’s dramatic final of the WSF Women’s World Team Championship in Nimes which went to the wire, second seeds Egypt recovered from a match down to upset favourites England to win the World Squash Federation event being held in France for the first time. Boasting a record…
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NH Hoteles extends sponsorship of Davis Cup by BNP Paribas
London – GBR, Nov 18: The International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced today that NH Hoteles has extended its sponsorship of Davis Cup by BNP Paribas for an additional three years, through 2015. The agreement was signed in Prague on Saturday during the 2012 Davis Cup Final at the recently opened NH Prague hotel. NH Hoteles…
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PFF “D” Certificate Coaching Course for Women
Lahore – Pakistan, Nov 17: Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) “D” Certificate Coaching Course for Women-2012 commenced at Football House, Lahore on Saturday with Twenty (20) women participants attending the beneficial activity which aims at importing latest knowledge to the participants of the game. The 5-days coaching course being conducted by Mr. U.F. Tariq Lutfi as…
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Ukraine tastes defeat vs Kazakhstan
Lausanne, Nov 17: Astana Arlans Kazakhstan snatch away World Series Boxing (WSB) victory against Ukraine Otamans in Group B with reigning World Champions Derevyanchenko and Hrgovic making difference in 3:2 win at packed Acco International Exhibition Center in Kiev. An unforgettable spectacle was put on by the hosts in the Ukrainian capital with an amazing…
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Russia claim gold at 2012 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey
Novi Sad – Serbia, Nov 17: In an intense defensive battle that came down to the final period, Russia came out on top in the gold-medal game of the 2012 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey B Pool World Championships on Saturday (November 17), defeating Sweden, 1-0, in Novi Sad, Serbia. After just starting up their ice…
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First 7 players Davis Cup Commitment Award
London – GBR, Nov 17: The ITF today launched the Davis Cup Commitment Award at the 100th Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Final between Czech Republic and Spain at the O2 Arena in Prague. This new award has been conceived as part of the ITF’s 2013 Centenary celebrations, and will be presented by the ITF…
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Mexico dominant at home with classy wins
Lausanne, Nov 17: Hussars Poland unable to cope with speed and accuracy of Mexico Guerreros with fortress Foro Polanco living up to its name as Emigdio lead the hosts to victory as Alvarez Diaz, Cabrera Vergara and Munoz Gutierrez also record wins in breathtaking Group A match. The home side flexed their muscle early on…
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Rolex continues as a sponsor of Davis Cup by BNP Paribas
London – GBR, Nov 16: The ITF announced today that Rolex will continue as an international sponsor of Davis Cup by BNP Paribas. Rolex first joined the Davis Cup family of sponsors in 2007 and is the Official Timekeeper of Davis Cup. “We are delighted that Rolex is extending its association with Davis Cup and…
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Basketball: Legendary Players To Help Pick Groups
Germany, Nov 16: Legendary, Seven of Europe’s all-time most prolific basketball players will help pick the First Round groups of EuroBasket 2013, at the Draw ceremony on Sunday, 18 November in Postojna Cave. The three official ambassadors of EuroBasket 2013, Slovenia’s Ivo Daneu, Rašo Nesterović and Peter Vilfan, will be joined on stage by their…
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Nominations now open for IPC Scientific Award
Germany, Nov 16: The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) opened nominations on Friday (16 November) for the highly prestigious IPC Scientific Award, which will presented at next May’s VISTA Conference in Bonn, Germany. The award is given in recognition of one academic researcher for his or her contribution to research in the field of sports for…