Category: OTHER SPORTS
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200 Days to go to London 2012 Paralympic Games
Lausanne (SUI), Feb 10, 2012: The London 2012 Paralympic Games look set to take Paralympic Equestrian into the history books for many reasons, as we get one step closer on the eve of the 200-day countdown (11 February). Sales of Paralympic Equestrian tickets for London 2012 have already broken records. More than 40,000 tickets were…
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Jan Ullrich found guilty of an anti-doping rule violation by the CAS
Lausanne-Switzerland, Feb 09, 2012: The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has rendered its decision in the arbitration between the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the German cyclist Jan Ullrich & Swiss Olympic. The CAS has partially upheld the appeal filed by the UCI and has found Jan guilty of a doping offence. As a consequence, Jan is…
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Army wins the 10th National Women Netball Championships
Lahore-Pakistan Feb 09, 2012: Pakistan Netball Federation has informed that the 10th National Women Netball Championship 2012 finished on 9th Feb 2012 at LUMS University, Lahore, organized by Punjab Netball Association, under the supervision of Pakistan Netball Federation. The Final Match was played between Army and Punjab. The Army won the match 19-14 goals and…
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Olympic Champion GALIAZZO reaches a new final
Las Vegas-USA, Feb 08, 2012: In Recurve Men, Olympic Champion GALIAZZO reaches a new final (ITA) will meet Jake KAMINSKI (USA) in the final. The American survived three shoot-offs. In Recurve Women, the young Miranda LEEK (USA) will meet one of the greatest athletes all time in this category, Natalia VALEEVA (ITA). The Americans reached…
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ITF: Fed Cup by BNP Paribas – Day 2 results
London Feb 07, 2012: Please find the latest results for the 2012 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group and World Group II first round ties taking place on 4-5 February. In the World Group semifinals, to be played 21-22 April, Russia will be at home to Serbia and defending champions Czech Republic will host…
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WADA President calls for Code support
Lausanne, Febr 07, 2012: – WADA President John Fahey has called on Anti-Doping Organizations (ADOs) worldwide to support the World Anti-Doping Code and to play an active role in the review process designed to strengthen the Code and the rights of “clean athletes”. Speaking at the WADA Media Symposium in Lausanne, Switzerland, He emphasized the…
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Andre AGASSI to appear at World Archery Indoor Championships
Las Vegas-USA, Feb 07, 2012: Andre AGASSI, widely considered to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time, will be appearing on behalf of Longines to present awards at the finals of the World Archery Indoor Championships. The finals, which will take place on Thursday at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las…
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Alba Torrens European Women’s Player of the Year
Munich-Germany, Feb 07, 2012: Alba Torrens of Spain was the overwhelming winner of the popular vote, receiving more points* from the fans than the following three players combined. This enormous advantage proved enough for the Spanish player to overcome Maria Stepanova of Russia, who edged her in the expert panel’s voting. The 22-year-old’s greatest moment in 2011…
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IRB Launches Concussion Management Education Website
Dublin-Ireland, Feb 07, 2012: The International Rugby Board has stepped up its policy of providing the best possible concussion education with the launch of a new interactive website (Concussion Management Education). The first of its kind in Rugby and one of the most comprehensive sport-specific concussion management initiatives, the website is free to access at www.irbplayerwelfare.com/concussion…