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Queen’s Baton Relay Route announced
Glasgow, Mar 10, 2013: A world of opportunity for the nations and territories of the Commonwealth to shine on the global stage was announced today with the unveiling of the International Sector Route of the Queen’s Baton Relay – one of the unique traditions of the Commonwealth Games. From the plains of Africa to the…
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New members of BWF Athletes’ Commission
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia, Mar 10, 2013: Yuhan Tan (Belgium), Greysia Polii (Indonesia) and Hans-Kristian Vittinghus (Denmark) are the new members of the BWF Athletes’ Commission. The three were elected to serve four-year terms following four days of voting by their fellow players; two at the Yonex German Open and two at the Yonex All…
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Football Progress in Pakistan appreciated
Lahore – Pakistan, Mar 09, 2013: On 7th March, 2013 FIFA published the applauding performance of Green Shirts (PAK SHAHEENS) during their recently concluded successful friendly football matches against Nepal wherein the PAK SHAHEENS has fixed their sights on to the forth coming AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers being played in Kyrgyzstan from 17th to 21stMarch,…
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IOC Manual of Sports Injuries – ECSS affiliated
Germany, Mar 08, 2013: The IOC’s Medical Commission, an ECSS affiliated since 2010, has recently worked with an international cast of the world’s leading experts on the creation of a must-have tool for all those involved in assessing and treating athletes with injuries sustained in sport. The new publication, entitled “The IOC Manual of Sports…
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Ottobock launch Equipment Loaner Programme
Germany, Mar 08, 2013: IPC Ice Sledge Hockey announced its two-year partnership with Worldwide Paralympic Partner Ottobock on Friday (8 March) to develop the sport of ice sledge hockey through the Equipment Loaner Programme. In total, Ottobock has provided IPC Ice Sledge Hockey with 30 sledges and sticks to distribute to National Paralympic Committees (NPCs)…
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On-line Media Accreditation is open
Monaco – Mar 08, 2013: The Samsung Diamond League has today opened its central Online Media Accreditation System for the2013 season. Via the Media Centre on the Samsung Diamond League website you can make accreditation applications for one or more of the 14 Samsung Diamond League meetings in 2013. If you used the system in…
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Rugby Team Backs Squash 2020 Olympic Bid
London, Mar 08, 2013: squash 2020, Ahead of the England Rugby team’s Six Nations clash with Italy this weekend, Squash’s campaign to become part of the 2020 Olympic Games received a boost when England Captain Chris Robshaw, along with Chris Ashton, Dan Cole, Henry Thomas, Tom Youngs, Joe Marler and Mako Vunipola backed the Squash…
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Helsinki re-tests reveal six adverse findings
Monaco – Mar 08, 2013: The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has re-tested a selection of doping samples collected at the 2005 IAAF World Championships, Helsinki, Finland, from a wide range of disciplines and nations, and the results have revealed a further* six adverse findings. The IAAF, as part of its strategic anti-doping policy,…
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National Football team is leaving for Dubai
Lahore – Pakistan, March 08, 2013: Pakistan National Football team is leaving for Dubai and Kyrgyzstan on Saturday afternoon, March 09, 2013 through PA 405 at 1300 Hrs PST (01:00 PM) from Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore. Pakistan National Team will remain in Dubai till March 15, 2013 where they play a practice match on…
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Pointers from IAAF Cross Country Permit
Monaco – Mar 07, 2013: The curtain came down on the 2013 IAAF Cross Country Permit series two weeks ago but traditionally many of the winners at these meetings make their presence felt at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships. So just who could be a factor at this year’s edition, which will be staged…
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