Author: Abdul Rahim
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IPC/Allianz to continue successful international partnership
London – GBR, September 5, 2012: Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), and Michael Diekmann, CEO of Allianz SE, announced on Wednesday (5 September) they will renew the contract between their two organisations. The two are happy to continue their successful partnership between the Paralympic Movement and financial services provider, Allianz.…
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Carra Sanctioned after Anti-Doping Rule Violation
London – GBR, Sept 5, 2012: The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has announced that the Brazilian powerlifter Bruno Pinheiro Carra has been suspended for nine months for an Anti-Doping Rule Violation. Carra returned an adverse analytical finding for Hydrochlorothiazide on 24 August 2012 in an out of competition urine sample prior to the start of…
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Swimming: FINA world news updates
Lausanne, Sept 5 2012: The 2012 edition of FINA’s major annual swimming event, the FINA/ARENA Swimming World Cup, will kick off at the magnificent Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Sports Complex in Dubai (UAE) on October 2. The big names of the international swimming elite will gather to compete in eight meets for a short-course…
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1st Asian Beach Netball 2012
Karachi – Pakistan, September 05, 2012: According to the Pakistan Netball Federation (PNF) Pakistan Men Netball team won the Silver Medal in 1st Asian Beach Netball Championship 2012 at Negambo, Sri Lanka on 1st September 2012, organized by Sri Lanka Netball Federation, under the supervision of Asian Netball Federation. The Pakistan Men Netball team arrived…
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AFC investigation continues against Bin Hammam
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia, September 05, 2012: AFC’s investigation into alleged infringements of the AFC Statutes, the AFC Disciplinary Code, and the AFC Code of Ethics by Mr Mohamed Bin Hammam is ongoing. A 30-day provisional suspension was imposed on Mr Bin Hammam on 16 July, 2012, followed by a 20-day extension. Mr. Bin Hammam’s…
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Davis Cup World Group Semifinals & Play-Offs
London – GBR, September 04, 2012: Play-Offs, The ITF has announced the official team nominations for the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group semifinal and play-off ties as well as zone group ties taking place on 14-16 September. Follow all the action on the official Davis Cup by BNP Paribas websites: www.daviscup.com and www.copadavis.com…
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Agitos to create more inclusive society
London – GBR, September 04, 2012: The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) officially launched the Agitos Foundation on Tuesday (4 September), which will serve to lead the Paralympic Movement’s aim in making for a better world. The Foundation will act as the leading global organisation in developing sport activities for people with an impairment as a…
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CAS has received the Appeal of Koji Murofushi
Lausanne, September 04, 2012: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) registered today the statement of appeal filed by the Japanese athlete Koji Murofushi and the Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) against the decision of the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) dated 11 August 2012 to withdraw Murofushi as a candidate for election…
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Rugby Family Supports IOC Kit Donation
Dublin – Ireland, September 04, 2012: Family, The International Rugby Board, in collaboration with its kit distribution partner LV= SOS KIT AID, was proud to support the latest edition of the Giving is Winning campaign during the London 2012 Olympic Games. Giving is Winning is a world-wide solidarity campaign of the International Olympic Committee (IOC),…
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Renato Ciuchini as Chief Commercial Officer
London – UK, September 04, 2012: The Rio 2016™ Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games [Rio 2016™] has appointed Renato Ciuchini as its Chief Commercial Officer [CCO]. As the new CCO, Ciuchini will report to the Rio 2016™ Chief Executive Officer, Leonardo Gryner, and will be responsible for Sponsorship Sales; Partner Services; Ticketing;…