Tag: London 2012 Olympic Games
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Evans delights crowds with win
London, Great Britain, July 29, 2012 – Gani,It was sensational at the ExCeL as the boxing event at the London 2012 Olympic Games went into its second day. The much anticipated Lightweight (60kg) and Welterweight (69kg) categories showcased some of the most talented boxers on the planet and the action did not disappoint. Kicking off…
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AIBA R&J took the Oath at the London 2012
London, Great Britain, July 28, 2012 – Mik Basi, British AIBA Referee & Judge (R&J) took the Oath at the London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony on behalf of all sports referees and officials. The Olympic Oath is one of the rituals of the Olympic Games. It is taken by an athlete from the host…
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Around the Rings to Field Biggest Team Ever
London, July 28, 2012: The 2012 Olympics kicked off just hours ago, but Around the Rings had been on the ground for weeks in London with its biggest team ever for a Summer Games. ATR editor Ed Hula will lead a force of nine correspondents who will cover every aspect of the Games via print,…
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London Olympic 2012 Games officially open
London – GBR, July 28, 2012: The Opening Ceremony was themed “this is for everyone” and Artistic Director Danny Boyle delivered an unforgettable Opening Ceremony for the packed London Olympic Stadium and a global television audience of billions. The Olympic Stadium came to life with the ringing of a bell by Tour de France Champion…
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Flagbearers for the London Opening Ceremony
London – GBR, July 27, 2012: Please find below the link to the list of the flagbearers for the 204 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and the Independent Olympic Athletes participating in the Opening Ceremony of the XXX Games of the Olympiad. The flagbearers are listed in their order of entry into the stadium. List of…
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Important message for the media by IOC
Lausanne – Switzerland, July 20, 2012: Important message, IOC President’s press conference to take place at 8.00 p.m. on 21 July at the Main Press Centre (MPC). The press conference with IOC President Jacques Rogge originally scheduled at 2.00 p.m. on 22 July will now take place at 8.00 p.m. BST on 21 July at…
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Korean Air sponsors the AIBA Road to London
Lausanne – Switzerland, 20 July 2012 – The International Boxing Association is delighted to announce that it has signed a sponsorship agreement with Korean Air which supports the Road to London Program currently being held in Cardiff until 24 July. The Road to London Program invited both men and women boxers from underprivileged countries for…
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CAS will be at the Games of the Olympiad
Lausanne, July 09, 2012 – Olympiad, The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) will open an office in London in order to resolve all legal disputes which may arise during the Olympic Games. This special tribunal, called the CAS ad hoc Division, has been in operation at previous editions of the Olympic Games since Atlanta 1996.…
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FINA News Letter: Aquatics at London 2012
Lausanne (SUI), July 04, 2012: A total 1,450 athletes will make the trip to London (GBR) to compete in one of FINA’s five aquatics disciplines – Swimming and Marathon Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, Synchronized Swimming – for the XXX Olympiad from July 27 to August 12. SWIMMING Dates: July 28-August 4, 2012 Events: For Men…
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Ed Hula to Appear on BBC Radio during Games
(Atlanta) – July 3, 2012: ATR Editor Ed Hula will appear on BBC Radio 4’s afternoon news program “PM” with presenter Eddie Mair during the London 2012 Olympic Games. “I’m looking forward to contributing an out-of-town perspective to this important BBC news program,” Hula said. “Expectations are high for London given its great Olympic history…