Author: Abdul Rahim
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16th World Gymnaestrada 2019
Lausanne (SUI), Sept 13, 2012: The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) informed on Monday that the bid process for the 16th World Gymnaestrada in 2019 has been launched. The 131 FIG affiliated and associated national federations have been invited to submit their applications to the FIG Office by December 15, 2012. The host city will be…
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Boxing; Fly high with the Argentinean Condors
Lausanne – Switzerland, Sept 13, 2012 – Demonstrating once more its worldwide appeal, World Series of Boxing is delighted to welcome this season another new Franchise, coming from the eighth biggest country in the world. Hernán Salvo, General Manager of the Argentinean Condors, presents you the very first South-American WSB Franchise. First of all, welcome…
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ICC World Twenty20 set to break broadcast records
Colombo – Sri Lanka, Sept 13, 2012: BREAK, In less than a week’s time, the world’s top Twenty20 cricketers will be playing across four venues in Sri Lanka and host broadcaster and ICC Global Media Rights partner ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) is gearing up its production to make sure the people across the 226 territories,…
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FEI Balkan Jumping Championships 2012
Athens – Sept 11, 2012: Greek riders proved a formidable force at the FEI Balkan Jumping Championships when claiming three individual and three team titles on their home turf in Athens over the weekend. The 2012 fixture took place at the Markopoulo Olympic Equestrian Centre, venue for the equestrian event of the 2004 Olympic Games,…
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Greatest ever collection of athletics memorabilia
Monaco – Sept 13, 2012: The IAAF Centenary Historic Exhibition, boasting the greatest collection of athletics memorabilia ever assembled, will open to the public in one months’ time. One of the highlights of the year-long IAAF Centenary celebrations, the IAAF Centenary Historic Exhibition takes place in the ‘Museu Olímpic i de l’Esport Joan Antoni Samaranch’,…
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FIFA sets the development of football in India
Zurich – Switzerland: A FIFA delegation headed by FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke and FIFA’s Director of Member Associations and Development Thierry Regenass concluded today a four-day mission in India which saw football’s world governing body commit to increase its support, beyond all projects already conducted through the “Win in India with India” programme, to…
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Draw for 2013 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas to be held
Draw for 2013 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas to be held Draw for 2013 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas to be held London – GBR, Sept 12, 2012: The ITF announced that the Draw for the 2013 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas will be held at the London offices of title sponsor BNP Paribas on…
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Football: CAN 2013 Final draw date change
Cairo – Egypt, Sept 13, 2012: CAN 2013, The Confederation of African Football announced that the final draw for the South 2013 Orange CAF Africa Cup of Nations will now take place on 24th of October in Durban. Fifteen teams will join hosts South Africa in the draw and the matches will take place in…
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Tickets Go On Sale for Rugby World Cup Sevens
Dublin – Ireland, Sept 12, 2012: Tickets are now on sale for Rugby World Cup Sevens 2013 in Russia and tournament organisers believe that the winning blend of an attractive programme, world-class men’s and women’s Sevens and the very best of Russian hospitality and culture will make it one of the must-see events of the…
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Schedule for World Championship is confirmed
Basle – Switzerland, Sept 12, 2012: In close cooperation with the Spanish organisers and TV rights-holder UFA Sports the IHF fixed the official match schedule including the throw-off times for the Men’s World Championship to be taking place in Spain from 11 to 27 January 2013. The preliminary round (11- 19 January) will be played…