Author: Abdul Rahim
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AIBA and Kazakhstan Boxing Federation sign Host City agreement for World Boxing Championships Astana 2013
Lausanne, Switzerland, 12 April 2012 – Dr Ching-Kuo Wu, AIBA President, signed this Thursday 12 April 2012 with the President of the Kazakhstan Boxing Federation (KBF), Timur Kulibayev, the agreement confirming Astana as the Host City for the 2013 AIBA World Boxing Championships. The press conference was held at the Rixos hotel in Astana, Kazakhstan.…
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Final Asian Quota Places revealed
Lausanne, Switzerland, 12 April 2012: Following the conclusion of today’s finals at the AIBA Asian Olympic Qualifying Event Astana 2012 in Kazakhstan, a further 25 boxers from ten different weight categories qualified for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Please note that each boxer’s participation needs to be confirmed by their NOC (Asian Quota). They are…
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IPC President asks for Athletes to be Given Full Credit for Record Breaking Performances at London 2012
Munich-Germany, April 12, 2012: International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Sir Philip Craven has said there is a danger of people claiming advancements in technology are behind record breaking performances at London 2012 rather than improved athletic performance (Full Credit). Speaking at the London Science Museum at the launch of Ottobock’s `Passion for Paralympics’ travelling exhibition,…
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Olympic Qualifying Tournament and U17 WC accreditation underway
GENEVA (FIBA) – April 12, 2012: With another huge summer of international basketball fast approaching, the application process for media accreditation to the 2012 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments (Men & Women) and the 2012 FIBA U17 World Championships (Men & Women) is now underway (accreditation underway). For each Championship there are two accreditation periods. All…
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AFC U-14 (Boys) Festival of Football, Islamabad Match Results, April 12, 2012
Islamabad-Pakistan: April 12, 2012: Following is the results of the second day results of the AFC U-14 (Boys) Festival of Football, Islamabad (Islamabad Match). Match No 7: Pakistan beat Pakistan A 2:1 @ 0830 Hours PST @ Jinnah Stadium, Islamabad Scorer Pakistan: Junaid 1 Goal @ 15 Minute, Shanno 1 Goal @ 25 Minute. Scorer:…
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Bolt returns to Monaco – Samsung Diamond League
Monaco – April 12, 2012: Usain Bolt will return to Monaco to run the 200m at the Herculis Samsung Diamond League meeting on 20 July 2012. The series of 14 meetings spread across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the USA which compose the 2012 Samsung Diamond League season gets underway in just under a…
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Japan to Host IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2012
Preparations for Japan’s staging of Rugby World Cup 2019 have been further boosted after the International Rugby Board announced that the 2012 IRB Pacific Nations Cup will be hosted by the Japan Rugby Football Union. The awarding of the marquee international tournament demonstrates the JRFU’s commitment to successfully delivering major Rugby events in the run…
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World Group semifinals and World Group/World Group II play-offs
London-April 11, 2012: The ITF has announced the official team nominations for the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group semifinals, and World Group and World Group II play-offs taking place on 21-22 April. In addition, the following Zone Group events are taking place the week of 16 April: Europe/Africa Zone Groups II and III…
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FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup B Pesaro (ITA), April 13 – 15
LAUSANNE (SUI), April 11, 2012: Second in a series of seven events, the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup set for Pesaro (ITA) on April 13 – 15 will welcome the discipline’s top gymnasts to the Adriatic Arena! The tournament, which will enjoy its 4th edition this year, lines up 50 Individual gymnasts from 32 different…
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AIBA and Thailand Boxing Association sign Host City Agreement for the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships Bangkok 2012
Lausanne, Switzerland, April 11, 2012: – AIBA President, Dr Ching-Kuo and Mr Chamlong Boongrapue, Vice President of the Thailand Boxing Association, on behalf of its President, signed the Host City Agreement confirming the 2012 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships will be held in the city of Bangkok from 15-28 October this year. During this press…