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Disqualifications must ‘Serve as Lesson’
Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia, Sept 20, 2012: LESSON, Badminton World Federation (BWF) has signalled strong support for investigations into the incidents leading to the disqualification of eight badminton players from the London Olympic Games. In correspondence to its entire membership, BWF President Dr. Kang Young Joong said: “BWF notes favourably, from media reports, that internal…
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Unprecedented Programme of Fixtures Announced for Tier Two Unions
Dublin – Ireland, Sept 19, 2012: Unprecedented, The International Rugby Board has launched the unprecedented IRB International Rugby Series that will see an extensive programme of competitive matches for Tier Two and Three nations during the November 2012 window. The matches, which feature 12 IRB Strategic Investment Unions are in addition to the Tier One…
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17th FINA World Sports Medicine Congress
Lausanne, Sept 19, 2012: The theme of the congress is “Enhancing Performance: The Healthy Aquatic Athlete”. It is recognised that a healthy athlete is one that can perform to their potential. Physicians and Scientists play an important role in providing the opportunity for the athlete and their coaches to deliver elite performance. The 17th FINA…
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Boost for Artificial Turf Programme as IRB Hosts
Dublin – Ireland, Sept 19, 2012: Artificial Turf, The International Rugby Board’s One Turf programme has been further boosted this week with the hosting of a ground-breaking conference attended by representatives of many of the world’s major field sports. The two-day conference, which concluded today, heard presentations from several sporting federations, including the IRB, FIFA,…
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Trampoline Gymnastics Level 2 Academy
Lausanne – Switzerland, Sept 19, 2012: Egypt hosted its 7th FIG Academy from September 10 – 17, 2012. This time it was a Level 2 Academy for Trampoline Gymnastics, marking the 17th Academy of this year and the 135th overall in the 10-year old Academy programme. The course was held in the National Olympic Training…
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World Conference on Sport/Education/Culture
Lausanne – Switzerland, Sept 19, 2012: World Conference, The 8th edition of the IOC World Conference on Sport, Culture and Education will take place from 25 to 27 November 2012 in the city of Amsterdam (Netherlands). The event is being organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific…
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2nd FINA World Aquatics Convention in Moscow
Lausanne – Switzerland, Sept 19, 2012: FINA President, Dr. Julio C. Maglione, will have the pleasure to welcome the Aquatics community for the 2nd FINA World Aquatics Convention, taking place from October 29 to November 1, 2012 in Moscow (RUS). The event’s main theme “Aquatics for All: Developing and Performing for Excellence” will bring together…
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Draw made for 2013 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas
London – GBR, Sept 19, 2012: The Draw for the 2013 Davis Cup by BNP Paribas was held at the London offices of title sponsor BNP Paribas on Wednesday. Individual draws were made for the 2013 World Group, Americas Zone Groups I and II, Asia/Oceania Zone Group II and Europe/Africa Zone Group I. The draws…
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Miami Beach ready for FIBA 3×3 World Tour Final
MIAMI, USA (FIBA 3×3 World Tour) – Sept 19, 2012: The first edition of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour will draw to a close from 21-23 September, with Miami Beach seeing one of the 12 best 3×3 basketball teams crowned champions and pocket USD 30,000 of the USD 40,000 total prize pot. The teams, who…
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PFF Congress & EC meeting is going to be held
Lahore – Pakistan, Sept 19, 2012: PFF Congress & EC meeting, Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) is holding meetings of its Congress and Executive Committee on 22nd September, 2012 at PFF Secretariat, Lahore. The President PFF, Makhdoom Sayed Faisal Saleh Hayat will chair both the meetings. According to PFF, all the Congress and Executive Committee members…
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