Category: OTHER SPORTS
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Japan to Host IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2012
Preparations for Japan’s staging of Rugby World Cup 2019 have been further boosted after the International Rugby Board announced that the 2012 IRB Pacific Nations Cup will be hosted by the Japan Rugby Football Union. The awarding of the marquee international tournament demonstrates the JRFU’s commitment to successfully delivering major Rugby events in the run…
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World Group semifinals and World Group/World Group II play-offs
London-April 11, 2012: The ITF has announced the official team nominations for the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group semifinals, and World Group and World Group II play-offs taking place on 21-22 April. In addition, the following Zone Group events are taking place the week of 16 April: Europe/Africa Zone Groups II and III…
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FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup B Pesaro (ITA), April 13 – 15
LAUSANNE (SUI), April 11, 2012: Second in a series of seven events, the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup set for Pesaro (ITA) on April 13 – 15 will welcome the discipline’s top gymnasts to the Adriatic Arena! The tournament, which will enjoy its 4th edition this year, lines up 50 Individual gymnasts from 32 different…
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AIBA and Thailand Boxing Association sign Host City Agreement for the AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships Bangkok 2012
Lausanne, Switzerland, April 11, 2012: – AIBA President, Dr Ching-Kuo and Mr Chamlong Boongrapue, Vice President of the Thailand Boxing Association, on behalf of its President, signed the Host City Agreement confirming the 2012 AIBA Youth World Boxing Championships will be held in the city of Bangkok from 15-28 October this year. During this press…
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GERMANY POISED TO SET NEW RECORD AT 2011/2012 ROLEX FEI WORLD CUP™ JUMPING FINAL
By Louise Parkes, Switzerland. April 11, 2012: In the long and distinguished history of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping series, no country has ever won the title on more than four consecutive occasions. American riders dominated throughout the early years with seven victories over the first nine seasons, including four between 1980 and 1983, but…
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WSF: Squash Surges in Australia
London. April 11, 2012: A new four million (Australian) dollar squash centre close to completion in Darwin is yet another example of squash’s resilience and growth in Australia. The new 12-court facility has been developed through a partnership between the squash authority and the Northern Territory government (Squash Surges). “The Territory government is committed to…
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Organizers of the Global Junior Program Events Decided
By Judit Farago (Laussane-SUI): During its meetings at the recent LIEBHERR World Championships the International Table Tennis Federation decided on the host for several future ITTF title events (Organizers). The Annual General Meeting awarded the 2015 WTTC to the Chinese Table Tennis Association and to the city of Suzhou, while the ITTF Board of Directors…
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ITF confirms dates for 2013 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas
London-April 10, 2012: The ITF today confirmed the calendar dates for the 2013 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas (ITF confirms): World Group and World Group II first round: 9-10 February 2013 World Group semifinals / World Group and World Group II play-offs: 20-21 April 2013 World Group Final: 2-3 November 2013 Team nominations for the…
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WSF Launches Olympic Bid Brochure
London, April 10, 2012: In the latest step in its campaign to have Squash included in the programme for the 2020 Olympic Games, the World Squash Federation has launched a Bid Brochure. The 48-page full colour publication underscores Squash as an innovative and growing sport with a global reach across all five continents. “I am…
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Japan Gymnastics Association: PRESTIGIOUS NOMINATION
LAUSANNE (SUI), April 10, 2012: On March 16, 2012, at the age of sixty nine, FIG Vice-President Koji Takizawa of Japan was nominated to the position of Managing Director of the Educational Foundation of Nippon Sport Science University (NSSU) Group, where he has acted as Professor of Sport philosophy since 1994. He took office April…