Tag: Boston Marathon
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Paralympic Movement shocked by tragic
Germany, April 16, 2013: The Paralympic Movement, led by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), has today expressed its shock and sadness at the tragic events which occurred at yesterday’s Boston marathon. Sir Philip Craven, IPC President said: “On behalf of the Paralympic Movement I’d like to offer my deepest condolences and sympathies to the families…
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President Diack condemns attack in Boston
Monaco – April 16, 2013: Further to yesterday’s initial reaction by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) concerning the horrific events that occurred at this year’s Boston Marathon. IAAF President Lamine Diack has this morning issued the following statement: “Our association mourns the loss of those killed in Boston, and offers its condolences and…
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Deplores deadly attack at Boston Marathon
Geneva, April 16, 2013: The deadly bomb attack at the Boston Marathon today has sparked the condemnation of the UN Secretary-General’s Special Adviser on Sport for Development and Peace, Mr Wilfried Lemke, who condemned the assault that strikes at the heart of the values of tolerance and understanding of sport. According to media reports, two…