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Nominations now open for IPC Scientific Award
Germany, Nov 16: The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) opened nominations on Friday (16 November) for the highly prestigious IPC Scientific Award, which will presented at next May’s VISTA Conference in Bonn, Germany. The award is given in recognition of one academic researcher for his or her contribution to research in the field of sports for…
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Innovative Stadium Design to Boost Rugby
Dublin – Ireland, Nov 16: Preparations for Japan’s hosting of Rugby World Cup 2019 have been further boosted with the selection of a futuristic and innovative design for the redevelopment of Tokyo’s National Stadium, which will be at the very heart of Asia’s first-ever Rugby World Cup. The Japan Sport Council (JSC) selected the winning…
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Qatar 2022 Confirm all FIFA World Cup
Doha – Qatar, Nov 16: Senior members of the Qatar 2022 Supreme Committee, the organisation tasked with planning for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, have confirmed that all stadia to be built or renovated for the hosting of the tournament will be ready in time for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2021. Speaking at ASPIRE4SPORT, the…
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Australia make World Semi-Finals in Nimes
Nimes – France, Nov 15: Australia pulled off a sensational upset in today’s first quarter-final of the WSF Women’s World Team Championship in Nimes when former world number one Rachael Grinham and world No17 Donna Urquhart led the team to a 2/1 win over fourth seeds Hong Kong which takes the sixth seeds into the…
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China triumphs at Asian Championships
Putian – China, Nov 15: Chinese gymnasts claimed ten Gold, six Silver and four Bronze medals at the 5th Senior Artistic Gymnastics Championships that were held on November 11 – 14 in Putian (CHN). China prevailed in both the Men’s and Women’s Team and All-around competitions and claimed three event titles for each gender. The…
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Qatar sets out Sports Masterplan and hosting ambitions
Doha – Qatar, Nov 15: His Excellency Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Secretary General of the Qatar Olympic Committee (QOC), has confirmed Qatar’s ambition to develop new legacy sporting venues and host more international events, including the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Unveiling the Qatar Sports Masterplan [QSM] at ASPIRE4SPORT, the Middle East’s leading sports…
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Canon new partner of World Athletics Series
Monaco – Nov 14: The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) today announced a new global partnership with Canon Inc, who will become an Official IAAF Partner of the IAAF World Athletics Series of competitions for the period 2013-2016. Canon will sponsor a total of 15 IAAF events including the next two editions of the…
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Qatar Sports Venue Master Plan Revealed at ASPIRE4SPORT
Doha – Qatar, Nov 14: Following a succession of reveals made at ASPIRE4SPORT, the Qatar Sports Venue Master Plan (QSVMP) was presented to the public for the first time during ASPIRE BUILD, the last of three forums held during the congress. Two years in the making, the plan audited 62 existing sports venues for usability…
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Ticket and accommodation packages available
Switzerland, Nov 14: With less than two months to go before the opening match of the Men’s World Championship in Spain, the organizers have announced new ticket & accommodation packages for spectators and handball fans all over the world. Tickets and hotel rooms may be reserved through the official website www.handballspain2013.com. Fans can directly choose…
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PFF Press Conference at PFF House Lahore
Lahore – Pakistan, Nov 14: Pakistan National Football team is leaving for Singapore on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 through TG 350 at 2335 Hrs PST (11:35 PM) from Benazir International Airport, Islamabad to take part in friendly international football matches Singapore vs Pakistan at 16th and 19th November, 2012. This was officially announced by Pakistan…
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