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FIFA welcomes CAS decision on qualifying matches for the FIFA World Cup™
Zurich, August 29, 2021: FIFA welcomes today’s ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) rejecting the Spanish LaLiga’s request to set aside the decision by FIFA to extend the international window for the FIFA World Cup™ qualifiers in South America by two days. The compromise decision to add two additional days rather than…
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Boxing Unites for global International Boxing Day Celebrations
Belgrade, 28 August 2021: The world boxing family came together today on International Boxing Day to celebrate their shared love of the sport with more than 50 National Federations hosting boxing activations and mass participation events. The International Boxing Association (AIBA) led the celebrations from Belgrade, Serbia – the host of this year’s Men’s World…
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President of KYRGYZSTAN becomes honorary president of IMMAF’s Kyrgyzstan MMA Federation
London 28 August 2021: IMMAF President Kerrith Brown, CEO Densign White and Development Director Andrew Moshanov capped an extremely successful trip to Kyrgyzstan by meeting the President of the country, Sadyr Japarov, in the company of the senior management of the MMA Federation of Kyrgyzstan – IMMAF’s national affiliate there. President Brown was invited to…
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Sitthichai Stuns Tawanchai To Win Close Split Decision In Main Event At ONE: BATTLEGROUND III
Singapore, 27 August 2021: ONE Championship™ (ONE) returned with ONE: BATTLEGROUND III, a tape-delayed event at the Singapore Indoor Stadium that aired on Friday, 27 August. The show featured five exciting mixed martial arts contests and a high-level Muay Thai clash between striking stars. In the main event, kickboxing legend Sitthichai Sitsongpeenong returned to Muay…
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US Department of Justice awards FIFA Foundation USD 201 million as compensation for criminal activities of former football officials
Zurich, August 25, 2021: The United States Department of Justice has awarded the sum of USD 201 million to the FIFA Foundation as compensation for the losses suffered by FIFA, Concacaf and CONMEBOL as victims of decades of football corruption schemes. This money was seized from the bank accounts of former officials who were involved…
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All competition venues announced for TWG 2022
Lausanne, August 24, 2021: The World Games 2022 has now announced all 14 of the Birmingham community venues that will host competitions when the historic event takes place next July. “All of these venues offer a unique experience to both fans and competitors,” said The World Games 2022 CEO Nick Sellers. “These locations were carefully…
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AIBA plans global celebration for International Boxing Day
Lausanne August 19, 2021: With less than 10 days to go until International Boxing Day AIBA is committed to delivering an unforgettable event, with mass participation from the boxing family around the world, celebrities, as well as the general public. The main program will take place in Belgrade, Serbia, the soon-to-be host to AIBA Men’s…
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ONE: REVOLUTION Full Live Card Announced Featuring 3 World Title Fights On 24 September, Christian Lee Defends ONE Lightweight World Title Against Ok Rae Yoon in Main Event
Singapore, 18 August 2021: ONE Championship™ (ONE) today announced the complete lineup for ONE: REVOLUTION, set to broadcast live across the world on Friday, 24 September. The stacked card is headlined by three massive World Title bouts. In the main event, reigning ONE Lightweight World Champion Christian Lee defends his World Title against #3-ranked contender…
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CALI 2021 celebrates 100-day countdown with official medal presentation
Cali, Colombia, August 18, 2021: Young athletes throughout the Americas now know the prize that awaits when they top the podium at Cali 2021 following the unveiling of the Official Medals during the 100-Day Countdown celebration to the first Junior Pan American Games in history. The spectacular countdown event was held in the plaza of…
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Katie Sadleir appointed new CGF Chief Executive Officer
London, August 17, 2021: The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) are delighted to announce that Katie Sadleir has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The New Zealander will take up the position from her current role at World Rugby, where she is the General Manager of Women’s Rugby. A Commonwealth Games medallist and…
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