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2019 edition of International Basketball Migration Report sees international transfers stabilize
Neuchatel/Mies, October 09, 2019: The International Centre for Sports Studies (CIES) and FIBA have published the eighth edition of the International Basketball Migration Report sees, a seasonal insight into the migratory trends and tendencies of the sport across the globe. This edition of the report, which covers the 2018-19 basketball season, combines FIBA’s knowledge and…
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Star-Studded Field to shine at the ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019
Doha, Qatar, October 09, 2019: Olympic medallists, global champions and most of the world’s top names in each of the 13 contested sports complete a stellar field that is expected to dazzle at the inaugural Association of National Olympic Committees ANOC Beach Games 2019 from October 12-16. The Local Organising Committee (LOC) announced that among…
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New Faroese Government reaffirms commitment to Olympic campaign
By Amelia Fisher-Starzynski, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, October 8, 2019: Newly appointed Prime Minister of Faroe Islands, Bárður á Steig Nielsen, has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to sport and gaining Olympic recognition (New Faroese Government reaffirms). The Prime Minister part of a new government formed following the recent general election on the Faroe Islands. He took…
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IPPON AT THE OLYMPIC MUSEUM
Lausanne, October 8, 2019: A beautiful autumn sun was shining above the Olympic Museum on the shores of Lake Geneva in Lausanne on Monday, October 7th (IPPON OLYMPIC MUSEUM). All conditions were in place for International Olympic Committee President, Thomas Bach, and International Judo Federation President, Marius Vizer, together with the members of the IJF…
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Joshua Pacio to defend One Strawweight World Championship against Rene Catalan, initial bouts announced for ONE: Masters of Fate
Manila, Philippines, October 07, 2019: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced its return to Manila, the bustling capital of the Philippines (Joshua Pacio Rene Catalan). This 8 November at the Mall of Asia Arena, ONE: MASTERS OF FATE will see the world’s best martial arts talent…
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World-Class Venues taking shape for 1st ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019
Doha, Qatar, October 07, 2019: Four world-class venues are taking shape ahead of the inaugural Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) World Beach Games Qatar 2019 which will hold from October 12-16. An eye-catching mix of new beach front locations and state-of-the-art permanent venues have been chosen to host the 13 sports with up to…
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ONE Championship Athletes showcase skills at ONE martial arts FAN FEST open workout
Tokyo, Japan, October 6, 2019: The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), recently held an Open Workout at the ONE Martial Arts Fan Fest featuring select ONE: CENTURY 世紀 athletes. Demetrious Johnson, Brandon Vera, Aung La N Sang, Angela Lee, Christian Lee, Xiong Jing Nan, Kevin Belingon, and Bibiano Fernandes…
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New IAAF Athletes’ Commission members announced
DOHA, Oct 6, 2019: The IAAF is pleased to announce the results of the IAAF Athletes’ Commission elections which took place in Doha during the IAAF World Athletics Championships Doha 2019 (Athletes Commission members announced). The six new elected Athletes’ Commission members are: Renaud Lavillenie (FRA, pole vault) 627 votesValerie Adams (NZL, shot put) 613Bernard…
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Up to 1,300 Athletes set for 1st ANOC World Beach Games Qatar 2019
Doha, Qatar, Oct 5, 2019: Up to 1,300 athletes from 97 countries have qualified to take part in the inaugural Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) World Beach Games Qatar 2019 from October 12-16. The Local Organising Committee (LOC) has confirmed that some of the world’s best athletes from all five continents will be competing…
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Al-Selawe dominates, avenges loss to arch-rival Abdoul and reclaims BRAVE CF title
Abu Dhabi, October 4, 2019: Abu Dhabi is a special place for Jarrah Al-Selawe (Jarrah Al Selawe dominates). It was there that “The Jordanian Lion” first became a BRAVE Combat Federation champion, and this Friday, he returned to the Mubadala Arena to reclaim the Welterweight world title in emphatic fashion by stopping Abdoul Abdouraguimov in…
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