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ICC Champions Trophy 2013, schedule
Dubai, August 21, 2012: The International Cricket Council today announced the full schedule from the ICC Champions Trophy 2013 with Cardiff, Edgbaston and The Oval set to host the three-week tournament featuring the world’s top eight ODI sides. The 50 over-a-side competition begins on 6 June next year in Cardiff with a heavyweight clash between…
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High-octane action at FEI World Vaulting
Lausanne, August 21, 2012: High-octane, The FEI World Vaulting Championships 2012, which were held in the horse sport centre Boulerie Jump in Le Mans, France (15-19 August) attracted a field of more than 150 athletes, 50 lungers and 56 horses from 17 nations. The Championships saw vaulters compete over five demanding days for squad and…
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Aerobic at Round Table Meeting in Sofia
Lausanne, August 21, 2012: It is custom for the Aerobic Technical Committee to invite the directors of participating federations to a Round Table meeting parallel to a world championship event, as was done at the 2012 Aerobic Gymnastics edition in Sofia (BUL) last June. The meeting is a time to discuss the competition in progress…
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Philander achieves career-best second position
Dubai, August 21, 2012: South Africa’s fast bowler Vernon Philander has achieved a career-best second position on the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test bowlers after inspiring his side to a 51 runs victory over England in the third Test at Lord’s, which gave the Proteas a 2-0 series win, and, with it, the number-one…
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Australia beats South Africa to reach final
Brisbane, August 21, 2012: Australia took a huge stride in its quest for its fourth ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup title on Tuesday when it became the first side to seal a place in the final, after defeating South Africa by four wickets at the Tony Ireland Stadium. The final is scheduled to be played…
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European Championships for Young Riders
Ebreichsdorf – Austria, August 21, 2012: The incredible setting of the Magna Racino venue at Ebreichsdorf (AUT) played host to the 2012 European Championships for Young Riders, Juniors and Children, with over 200 horses and riders descending on the site which many believed provided the best facilities ever for these prestigious Championships. Young Riders The…
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South Africa takes over as top team
Smith, South Africa replaced England as the top team in the Reliance ICC Test Championship Dubai, August 20, 2012: Smith, South Africa replaced England as the top team in the Reliance ICC Test Championship table following its 2-0 victory over Andrew Strauss’s team in the three-match series which ended at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London…
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FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Japan
Hiroshima/Kobe – Japan, August 20, 2012: THE DAY REPLAYED – While the first day’s action at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Japan 2012 was notable for close-fought encounters and a solitary emphatic win, the second day of games could hardly have been more different. All four matches ended in comprehensive victories, with Canada helping…
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“The 2012 London Olympic Games were fantastic”
The IHF is fully satisfied with the 2012 London Olympic Games – this is the clear message after first analyses of the organization, the number of spectators and the sporting level of performances. The IHF is proud to announce in close cooperation with LOCOG and Alex Gavrilovic, who did a great job as organizer of…
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FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012
Zurich – Switzerland, August 20, 2012: The media accreditation process for the FIFA Futsal World Cup Thailand 2012 is now open. The competition will be held in Bangkok and Korat from 1-18 November 2012. The deadline for media applications is Thursday, 20 September 2012. Media accreditation via the FIFA Media Channel is only for written…
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