Author: Abdul Rahim
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Japan Gymnastics Association: PRESTIGIOUS NOMINATION
LAUSANNE (SUI), April 10, 2012: On March 16, 2012, at the age of sixty nine, FIG Vice-President Koji Takizawa of Japan was nominated to the position of Managing Director of the Educational Foundation of Nippon Sport Science University (NSSU) Group, where he has acted as Professor of Sport philosophy since 1994. He took office April…
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FIG Artistic Gymnastics Individual Apparatus World Cup Zibo City
LAUSANNE (SUI), April 10, 2012: Gymnasts from China celebrated victory with six out of ten Gold medals at the only FIG Artistic Gymnastics Individual Apparatus World Cup in 2012. The event concluded on Sunday in Zibo City (CHN). In Men’s, reigning World and Olympic Champion Chen Yibing prevailed on Rings, outscoring top-qualifier Eleftherios Petrounias of…
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Davis Cup quarters draw to a dramatic close
With every Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group quarterfinal still live going into the final day for the first time since 2005, there was palpable excitement surrounding the final day with fans flocking to the grounds, excited at the prospect of upsets and more breathtaking tennis (dramatic close). Probably the biggest upset of the…
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ICC to host first-ever curator workshop in Dubai
Dubai, April 10, 2012: The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the details of the first-ever curator workshop, to be held in Dubai on 11 and 12 April, covering a wide range of issues involved in pitch preparation. The workshop will be attended by the head curators and turf managers of all the 10 Full…
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The EURO referees hold media day in Warsaw, Referees will be available for interview
Switzerland, April 10, 2012: The match officials chosen for UEFA EURO 2012 will be available at a media day in Warsaw on 2 May, comprising open training session, press conference and interview opportunities. The match officials selected for UEFA EURO 2012 will meet in Warsaw on 2 May for an open training session, press conference…
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IRB – Around the Regions in April
Asia, Around Regions With Rugby in Asia on a high following hugely successful HSBC Sevens World Series events in Hong Kong and Tokyo, attention now turns to Rugby World Cup 2015 qualifying. Manila is the scene for the first round of matches in Asia with the opening Division One matches of the HSBC Asian 5…
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Seeding list for draw completed – three hosts win Qualifications
Switzerland, April 09, 2012: After the three Olympic Qualification Tournaments in Alicante, Gothenburg and Varazdin have come to an end on Sunday 8 April, all twelve teams participating at the Men’s tournament of the 2012 Olympic Games in London (28 July – 12 August) are known (Seeding list). In Alicante host Spain (winner) and Serbia…
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Seeds announced for 2012 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group play-offs
London, April 09, 2012: Seeds Announced, The ITF has announced the seeds for the Draw for the 2012 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group play-offs. The Draw will take place on Wednesday 11 April at the ITF offices in London at 11:00 (10:00 GMT). The eight seeded nations are: Canada, Germany, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan,…
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Korea Clinches Both Overall Men’s, Women’s Titles
Sharm El Sheikh-Egypt, April 09, 2012: Korea Clinches Overall, Korea won both overall men’s and women’s titles at the 9th WTF World Junior Taekwondo Championships, which concluded its five-day event in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt on April 8, 2012. Women -59kg Medal Awarding Ceremony In the men’s division, Korea grabbed four gold medals and three…
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Final Results of the 5th Women National Judo Championships 2012
Rawalpindi-Pakistan, April 08, 2012: 5th Women National Judo, Today 5th Women Judo Championship comes to an end with the remarkable win by Pakistan Army achieving 1st position with 86 points and 4-Gold, 2-Silver Medals, Pakistan WAPDA stood on 2nd position by winning 72 points and4-Gold and 2-Bronze Medals while stands on 3rd position by H.E.C…