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The ICC Global Cricket Academy
Dubai, Nov 27: The Netherlands cricket team has arrived in Dubai for a month-long tour of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and India. One of the top ranked Associate Member (AM) countries, the Netherlands is training at the world-class facilities in Dubai of the ICC Global Cricket Academy (ICC GCA) in preparation for three one-day…
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Hong Kong Squash Open Prepares For IOC Inspection
London, Nov 27: Prepares, Since 1985, when world-famous airline Cathay Pacific first sponsored the Hong Kong Squash Open, the international event has regularly attracted the world’s very best players. But this week’s 27th edition of the Cathay Pacific Sun Hung Kai Financial Hong Kong Open – which will reach its climax with semi-finals and finals…
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Another Important Milestone for Women’s
Dublin – Ireland, Nov 27: Women’s Rugby, The IRB Women’s Sevens World Series is one of the most significant advances in the global suite of Rugby tournaments and a huge step forward for the Women’s Game, according to IRB Head of Development and Performance Mark Egan. Speaking ahead of the Series opener in Dubai this…
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IPC conducts second project review with Rio 2016
Bonn – Germany, Nov 25: Rio 2016, Following the conclusion of the London 2012 debrief this week, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) staged a Project Review on Friday (23 November) with the Rio 2016 Organising Committee. The IPC team of 10 was led by Xavier Gonzalez, Chief Executive Officer and Thanos Kostopoulos, Paralympic Games Integration…
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China Victorious against in Volkswagen Challenge
Shanghai – China, Nov 25: Born and bred in the locality, XU Xin and WANG Liqin guided the host nation to a resounding victory in the Volkswagen Team Challenge, which concluded in Shanghai on Sunday 25th November 2012. China posted four-nil wins in both the Men’s and Women’s Team events. On the first day of…
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IAAF Centenary Gala Show brings together
Barcelona – Spain, Nov 25: The spectacular IAAF Centenary Gala Show which took place tonight in Barcelona’s Palau Nacional was the highlight of a momentous year of celebrations which have marked the IAAF Centenary. The Palau Nacional, built for the 1929 International Exhibition, is the home of the Museu Nacional d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) and…
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Bolt and Felix are World Athletes of the Year
Barcelona – Spain, Nov 24: Usain Bolt (JAM) and Allyson Felix (USA) were today named the Male and Female World Athletes of the Year for 2012. Bolt, who won the award for the fourth time, and Felix, a first-time winner, received their trophies and US$100,000 prize at the Athletes of the Year Awards Ceremony in…
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Kicks off in Aruba on November 23, 2012.
Santa Cruz, Aruba, Nov 24: “It is greatest feeling ever to be part of the World Cup Team Championships. Taekwondo is my passion. Sharing my passion with my best friends and working together for the same goal, it is fantastic”.- Marlene Harnois (France), Bronze medalist of the 2012 London Olympic Games The 2012 World Cup…
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Athletics: Spirit of World Plan Awards
Barcelona – Spain Nov 23: Spirit, Marking the conclusion of the IAAF’s current strategic policy, the Athletics’ World Plan 2003-2012 which was designed to ensure that the sport of Athletics and its world governing body was fit and ready for the tasks of the next 100 years, a special award ceremony took place in the…
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IRB Medical Commission to Meet Next Week
Dublin – Ireland, Nov 23: Rugby: Medical Commission, Medical experts from all over the world will meet in Dublin next week to focus on the continued commitment between the IRB and Unions to reduce the risk of injury in Rugby. The 2012 IRB Medical Commission Conference will take place from November 26-28 with a record…
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