Author: Abdul Rahim
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IOC sanctions Albanian weightlifter Hysen
London – GBR, July 28, 2012: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) today announced that weightlifter Hysen Pulaku from Albania has been excluded from the Games of the XXX Olympiad in London. Hysen Pulaku, 20, tested positive on 23 July for stanozolol. The IOC Disciplinary Commission, composed for this case of Thomas Bach (Chairman), Denis Oswald…
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London Olympic 2012 Games officially open
London – GBR, July 28, 2012: The Opening Ceremony was themed “this is for everyone” and Artistic Director Danny Boyle delivered an unforgettable Opening Ceremony for the packed London Olympic Stadium and a global television audience of billions. The Olympic Stadium came to life with the ringing of a bell by Tour de France Champion…
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Gerardo Werthein, President of the ArgentineOC
London, UK; 27 July 2012: Gerardo Werthein, President of the Argentine Olympic Committee and an IOC Member, presented a report to 124th IOC Session in London this week on Buenos Aires’ preparations to host the next IOC Session in September 2013. The 125th IOC Session in Buenos Aires will be a milestone moment for the…
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Hosts England to Contest World Masters Finals
Birmingham – GBR, July 27, 2012: English players will contest nine of the 18 finals in the World Masters Squash Championships in Birmingham, with the hosts guaranteed both the Men’s Over-75 and Women’s Over-65 trophies. More than 750 players from 47 countries began the quest for success in the World Squash Federation championships which boast…
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RLCA Ramzan-ul-Mubarak Floodlight Football
Karachi – Pakistan, July 27, 2012: A bunch of international players will also be seen in action when the 1st RLCA All Pakistan Ramazan-Ul-Mubarak Floodlight Football Tournament explodes into action here at the RLCA Ground in Korangi, Karachi from July 30. Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Essa, former international midfielder Farooq Shah, dashing striker Mohammad Rasool,…
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PFF has introduced a mandatory condition
Lahore – Pakistan, July 27, 2012: Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) has introduced a mandatory condition for holding football matches at districts, provincials and all Pakistan level. It shall become compulsory that permission be acquired at all such level to organize, play, patronize or participate in all football activities. According to the PFF, it has been…
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Flagbearers for the London Opening Ceremony
London – GBR, July 27, 2012: Please find below the link to the list of the flagbearers for the 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and the Independent Olympic Athletes participating in the Opening Ceremony of the XXX Games of the Olympiad. The flagbearers are listed in their order of entry into the stadium. List of…
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Projects of 2012 WUC Futsal accomplished
BRAGA – July 27, 2012: As part of the legacy projects for the 2012 WUC Futsal, the University of Minho signed an agreement with the Football Association of Braga (AFB) which aims to train young referees for Futsal recruited among students of the University. AFB has a representative on the Organizing Committee of the WUC…
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1st European Universities Games conclude
CÓRDOBA – Spain, July 27, 2012: The inaugural edition of the European Universities Games concluded July 23rd with the last finals of the remaining sports, followed by the closing ceremony at the La Axerquia auditorium in Córdoba, Spain. Although the official dates of the Games were between July 13 and 23, the competitions started a…
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IAAF Press Conference following Council meeting
London – GBR, July 27, 2012: Meeting, IAAF Press Conference will be held as per the following schedule: IAAF Press Conference following the IAAF Council meeting in London What: IAAF Press Conference When: 18:00 (GMT + 1 hrs), Tuesday 31 July Where: Auditorium, British Library Conference Centre – 96 Euston Road Who: 1. Lamine Diack…