Category: OTHER SPORTS
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Wimbledon pledges commitment to United Nations’ Sports for Climate Action Framework
London, UK, June 4, 2019: The All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) today announced its commitment to the United Nations’ Sports for Climate Action Framework Wimbledon, in recognition of the critical need for sport to play its part in helping to implement the Paris Agreement and accelerate the transformative change needed to achieve climate neutrality.…
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Rugby World Cup 2019 Trophy Tour completes first ever visit to Chile
Santiago, Chile, June 4, 2019: Hundreds of rugby fans joined the celebration in Chile this week for the Webb Ellis Cup’s first-ever visit to Chile Trophy Tour completes during the 18th stop of the Rugby World Cup 2019 Trophy Tour. Rugby’s most coveted prize was on show across Santiago, Vina del Mar and Valparaiso where…
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New Zealand Olympian Tim Price debuts in Eventing world number one slot
Lausanne, June 4, 2019: Olympic athlete Tim Price (NZL) has topped the FEI Eventing World Rankings for the first time, overtaking Ros Canter (GBR) who last month ended the reign of compatriot Oliver Townend to hold the position for just 31 days (Tim Price New Zealand). Tim Price (40), who has been competing for over…
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Dave Miley confirmed as official candidate for ITF Presidency
By Tom Lloyd, Paris, June 3, 2019: Former International Tennis Federation (ITF) Director of Development, Dave Miley, has formally begun his campaign to become the new President of the ITF, after the International Federation confirmed him as an official candidate. Dave Miley official candidate nominated for the position of ITF President by Tennis Ireland. Speaking…
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Fiji clinch HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series title in Paris
Paris, June 2, 2019: The HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series was decided on the final day of the series as Fiji beat the USA in the Cup semi-finals to secure a fourth world series title (Fiji clinch Rugby Sevens). Gareth Baber’s outfit, who went into this last stop of the series two points ahead of…
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China dominate Sudirman Cup again
Nanning, China, May 26, 2019: China has won an 11th World Mixed Team Championships dashing the hopes of an elusive Japanese victory with an impressive 3-0 performance at the Guangxi Sports Centre Gymnasium on Sunday (China dominate Sudirman Cup). The hosts dominated the TOTAL BWF Sudirman Cup 2019 final in somewhat surprising fashion with Japan…
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BWF Hall Of Fame honour for Atlanta ’96 Gold Medallist Bang Soo Hyun
Nanning, China, Friday May 24, 2019: Former Olympic gold medallist Bang Soo Hyun of Korea was inducted into the BWF Hall of Fame last night. The award presented at a gala dinner during the Badminton World Federation’s Annual General Meeting in Nanning, China, yesterday. Bang Soo Hyun was one of the leading women’s singles players…
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Thailand’s Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul announced as new BWF Deputy President as Japan’s Kinji Zeniya earns seat on BWF Council
By Lloyd Green, Nanning, China, May 23, 2019: Thailand’s Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul has been elected as BWF Deputy President following elections at today’s Badminton World Federation (BWF) AGM in Nanning, China (BWF Council). Leeswadtrakul secured a majority victory over Chinese Badminton Association President, Zhang Jun. The 54-year-old Leeswadtrakul currently sits on the Executive Board of…
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World Rugby launches global campaign to revolutionise women’s rugby
Dublin, May 21, 2019: World Rugby has today launched a new ‘Women in Rugby’ brand identity and landmark global campaign ‘Try and Stop Us’ aimed at driving increased participation and engagement among fans, audiences, players and investors in the women’s game. The global campaign, developed with the support of national unions and regions, uses striking…
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World Press Cycling Championship 2019: Alessandro Ballan certifies the course of the race
By Elisa BOFFELLI, Italy, May 20, 2019: In 2019, the Veneto will honour the regional tradition of cycling by hosting the twentieth edition of the World Press Cycling Championship. The preparations for the weekend from 12 to 15 September 2019 are underway, including the inspection of the race course with Alessandro Ballan, the champion of…