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Hergeirsson and Wilbek elected IHF World Coaches
Basle – Switzerland, Sept 11, 2012: Fans, media and an IHF expert group have cast their votes …and the winners are Ulrik Wilbek and Thorir Hergeirsson. Both have been elected IHF World Handball Coaches of the Year for the first time in their long and successful career. Icelandic-born Hergeirsson (48), who is Norway’s head coach,…
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PFF D Certificate Coaching course begins
Lahore – Pakistan, Sept 11, 2012: Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), in line with its emphasis on Youth Development Program to hosting PFF “D” Certificate Football Coaching Course for Punjab province at Government Boys College, Fareed Town, Sahiwal on Monday. The 5-day coaching course being conducted by Gohar Zaman as Instructor will conclude on September 14,…
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US Open Tennis; Williams reclaims US Open title
Serena Williams reclaimed her US Open crown on Sunday night with a 62 26 75 victory over world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka. It is the American’s fourth US Open title and her 15th Grand Slam victory. Serena started the match in typical powerful fashion and Azarenka looked unable to cope as the American broke serve…
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EuroBasket Women Draw will be held on Sept 21
Munich – Germany, Sept 10, 2012: The Draw for the EuroBasket Women Final Round will take place on 21 September. The venue of the draw ceremony is the Maison de l’ UNESCO at 125, Avenue de Suffren, 75007, Paris. Media professionals that wish to attend should confirm by Wednesday 12 September at the latest. You…
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FEI European Junior and Young Rider Endurance
Mont le Soie – Belgium, 10 Sept 10, 2012: France claimed team gold and Italy’s Mara Feola took the Individual title at the FEI European Junior and Young Rider Endurance Championships 2012 at Mont-le-Soie in Belgium at the weekend. This stunning venue is nestled in the region of the High Ardennes with its dramatic landscape…
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The London Games may be over but their legacy
Geneva, Sept 10, 2012: Last night, the curtain came down on the London 2012 Paralympic Games, marking the end of a glorious summer not only for elite sport, but also for how sport can contribute to the betterment of our societies. A number of UN organizations and officials contributed to ensuring that both the Olympic…
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Prohibited List and reviews Code recommendations
Montreal – Canada, Sept 10, 2012: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) today approved the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods for 2013 at its Executive Committee meeting in London. The new List will be made official and published by October 1 and will take effect on January 1, 2013. As one of the cornerstones in…
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FIG, ICU and Sportaccord sign Trilateral Agreement
Lausanne – Switzerland, Sept 10, 2012: Trilateral, The agreement finalizing the terms and conditions under which the FIG supports the principle for the admission of the International Cheer Union (ICU) into SportAccord has now been signed by all of the three parties involved: SportAccord, the ICU and the FIG. The final signature was added at…
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Nepal wins ICC World Cricket League Division
Dubai, Sept 10, 2012: Nepal rounded off its fine run at the Pepsi ICC World Cricket League Division 4 with yet another convincing display to end the event as champion. In the final on Monday at Kinrara Oval, Nepal beat USA by eight wickets to end the tournament on an unbeaten note. USA won the…
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FIFA Women Technical Football Course begins
Lahore – Pakistan, Sept 10, 2012: FIFA Women Technical course begins at Football House Lahore on Monday. The 5-days coaching course being conducted by Ms. Belinda Wilson FIFA Instructor will conclude on September 14, 2012. Ms. Shaista Laghari and Ms. Ishrat Fatima will act as Assistant Instructor, Miss. Neha Rehman, Course Coordinator and Mr. Arif…
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