Author: Abdul Rahim
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The Judo Grand Prix Amsterdam Day-1
IJF Press Release Nov 21, 2011: The first day of the JUDO GRAND PRIX AMSTERDAM 2011 offered interesting and tense fights. The Gold medalists of the firsts seven categories are: Charline van SNICK (Belgium), Tumurkhuleg DAVAADORJ (Mongolia), Soraya HADDAD (Algeria), Rok DRAKSIC (Slovenia), Ioulietta BOUKOUVALA (Greece), Dex ELMONT (Netherlands) and Anicka VAN EMDEN (Netherlands). Women’s…
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Dias Claims Stunning 11 Gold Medals for Brazil
IPC Press Release Nov 20, 2011: Brazil’s Daniel Dias made history on Saturday (19 November) afternoon after completing a sensational clean sweep at the 2011 Parapan American Games winning 11 swimming gold medals out of 11 events. His astonishing effort helped Brazil top the medals table in the Scotiabank Aquatics with a total of 85…
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Zubairi’s Martial Arts & Sports Trust-International Awards Ceremony 2011
Karachi, Press Release: The Zubairi’s Martial Arts Sports Trust-International organized International Martial Arts & Sports Award ceremony 2011 at Sindh Olympic House, Sindh Sports Complex, Nazimabad Karachi, Pakistan in collaboration with World Organizer of Martial Arts.USA (Sports Trust International Awards Ceremony). The chief guest of the occasion was Dr Muhammad Ali Shah (President Sindh Olympic…
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‘D’Oliveira’s legacy stretches way beyond cricket’ – ICC CEO, Haroon Lorgat
Dubai, ICC Media Release, 19 November 2011: ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat today paid tribute to Basil D Oliveira, the South African-born England international, who passed away at the age of 80 after a period of ill health. Mr Lorgat said of D’Oliveira, who made 44 appearances for his adopted England: “When I was growing…
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SHANE ROSE KEEPS A COOL HEAD ON SULTRY CROSS COUNTRY DAY AT HSBC FEI CLASSICS™ IN ADELAIDE
Adelaide (AUS), FEI Press Release, Nov 19, 2011: With storm clouds threatening over the nearby Adelaide hills, Shane Rose kept his cool riding the HSBC FEI Classics™ debutante Taurus to come home clear Jumping and time to remain on his Dressage score moving from third to first place with 45.40 penalties. “The secret is to…
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ITTF Officially Confirm Peace and Sport Cup Pairs, T.T. Cup 21-22 November, Doha, Qatar
ITTF Press Release, Nov 19, 2011: The Executive Committee of the International Table Tennis Federation granted official approval of the doubles pairs that will contest the Peace and Sport Table Tennis Cup in their meeting today at the Gulf Hotel, Bahrain. Set for the 21-22 November, Doha, Qatar, the Peace and Sport Table Tennis Cup…
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Seedings for UEFA EURO 2012 Final Draw confirmed/European Parliament joins UEFA calls for action on match-fixing
UEFA Media Release: Following the completion of the UEFA EURO 2012 qualifiers, UEFA announced the seedings to be used for the Final Draw, taking place at the Palace of Arts in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 2 December at 19:00 local time (18:00 CET) UEFA EURO 2012 Final Draw confirmed. The 16 teams that will participate in…
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Pakistan won third ODI and 2-1 lead
DUBAI, Nov 18, 2011: For the second time in five days, a game was won and lost in the batting Powerplay. This time, however, Sri Lanka were at the receiving end as they fluffed the phase, picking up just 19 for the loss of two huge wickets, leaving their tail needing 72 off the last…
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Kubra strikes to take six against Ireland, Six-wicket haul for Ismail
Dhaka, ICC Press Release, Nov 18, 2011: Khadiza Tul Kubra claimed six wickets against Ireland today to lead Bangladesh to its second win of the ICC Women’s World Cup Qualifier. Bangladesh captain, Salma Khatun, had helped the side to a total of 209 after the 21-year-old struck 73 runs at BKSP* 3, but in response…
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The United Nations and FIVB Join Forces to Drive Social Change
Tokyo, UNOSDP Press Release, Nov 18, 2011: The United Nations (UN) and the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) today signed a two-year partnership agreement seeking to support the attainment and awareness of the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), as well as to further harness the power of volleyball to bring about positive social change worldwide (United…