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Curt and Lionel receive official reprimands for breaching Code of Conduct
Abu Dhabi, March 19, 2012: Bermuda’s Curt Stovell and Lionel Cann have both received official reprimands for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during their side’s 24-run loss against Nepal at the ICC World Twenty20 Qualifier UAE 2012 at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi yesterday (18 March). Stovell and Cann both pleaded guilty…
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Parapan American Games Mandatory for Pan American Hosts
Bonn, Germany, March 19, 2012: It will be mandatory for the hosts of the Pan American Games to also stage the Parapan American Games in future years, it has been announced. At the Pan American Sports Organization (PASO) General Assembly in Mexico City, PASO President Mario Vasquez Raña confirmed that the host city of future Pan…
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Iraq Junior and Cadet Open Winners Secure Top Ten Standings
March 19, 2012: Success at the Iraq Junior and Cadet Open in Sulaimaniyah, on Saturday 17th March 2012, sees Iran’s Seyed Pourya OMRANI and Sweden’s Kristina ZETTERSTRÖM clinch top ten places on the ITTF Junior Circuit Standings published by the International Table Tennis Federation on Sunday 18th March. Winner of the Junior Boys’ Singles title,…
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FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2012 Trophy mascot unveiled
trophy unveiled, The FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup 2010 trophy is the object of desire for participating teams of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Azerbaijan 2012. Below you find some facts and figures of the trophy. • Height: 46 cm • Widest point: 17 cm • Weight: 5.1 kg Material: Made from various copper…
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IOC “Women and Sport” Awards 2012
LAUSANNE (SUI), March 19, 2012: Women Sport, The Egyptian Rhythmic Gymnastics Group has been awarded the Women and Sport Achievement Diploma by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in recognition of its outstanding contribution to promoting the development and participation of women and girls in sport. Following the initiative of the Egyptian Gymnastics Federation, the FIG…
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PFF emphasis on maintenance of strict discipline and fair play among the players
Karachi-Pakistan: Tournament Disciplinary Committee has awarded KRL with three goals win against Police Football Team because of physical assault by their six players against the match referee imposed a fine of Rs. 20, 000/- and six match suspension against each of the guilty Police team players. According to the press release issued here by PFF,…
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Constructive meeting with President Rousseff establishes joint 2014 mission
Brasilia-Brazil, March 18, 2012: Brazil’s President Dilma Rousseff and FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter on friday conducted a very constructive meeting in Brasilia to discuss preparations for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup™. 2014 FIFA World Cup Ambassador Pele, LOC Board of Administration Member Ronaldo and Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo also attended…
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New Names on ITTF Junior Circuit Roll of Honour
LAUSANNE (SUI), March 18, 2012: Iran’s Seyed Pourya OMRANI and Sweden’s Kristina ZETTERSTRÖM won the respective Junior Boys’ and Junior Girls’ Singles titles at the Iraq Junior and Cadet Open Championships, which concluded in the Kurdistan city of ulaimaniyah on Saturday 17th March 2012. It is for both players a new chapter in their careers, it is…
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Major Award for ITTF Executive Committee Member, Africa Recognises Chérif Hajem
Lausanne-(SUI), March 17, 2012: Member of the ITTF Executive Committee, Tunisia’s Chérif Hajem has been awarded “La Médaille d’honneur du Conseil Supérieur du Sport en Afrique”, in recognition of his contribution to sport in the African continent. The award was agreed by members of the Supreme Council for Sport in Africa at their meeting in Asmara,…
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ICC President Sharad Pawar & CEO Haroon Lorgat congratulates Sachin Tendulkar
Dubai, March 16, 2012: ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat today congratulated Indian batting maestro Sachin Tendulkar for scoring his 100th international century. In his message, Mr Lorgat said: “On behalf of every cricket fan around the globe I congratulate Sachin on becoming the first person to score 100 centuries for his country. This is indeed…
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