Tag: Olympic
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Qatar’s Heir Apparent Outlines Doha 2020 Bid to Association of National Olympic Committees
By John Zerafa, Moscow, 14 April: Qatar’s Heir Apparent, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, and Chairman of the Doha 2020 bid, today led Doha’s presentation to the Association of National Olympic Committees [ANOC] in Moscow. Joining His Highness in the Doha 2020 presentation team were Noora Al…
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Qatar’s Heir Apparent to Lead Doha 2020 Delegation at ANOC General Assembly
By: John Zerafa: Moscow, April 13, 2012: A high level delegation led by Qatar’s Heir Apparent, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee, and Chairman of the Doha 2020 bid, will present Doha’s bid to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games to the Association of National Olympic…
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IOC picks successor to replace outgoing Medical and Scientific Director
Lausanne (SUI), April 13, 2012: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is pleased to announce that it has chosen a successor to replace Dr Patrick Schamasch as IOC Medical and Scientific Director. Dr Richard Budgett will join the organisation on 1 October following the completion of his work as Chief Medical Officer at the London Organising…
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IPC President asks for Athletes to be Given Full Credit for Record Breaking Performances at London 2012
Munich-Germany, April 12, 2012: International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Sir Philip Craven has said there is a danger of people claiming advancements in technology are behind record breaking performances at London 2012 rather than improved athletic performance (Full Credit). Speaking at the London Science Museum at the launch of Ottobock’s `Passion for Paralympics’ travelling exhibition,…
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Breakfast with Seb and Dima Coe, Chernyshenko Headline Newsmaker Breakfast Moscow
Atlanta-USA. April, 11, 2012: Looming deadlines–and perhaps a few memories–will be chief among the topics discussed when Sebastian Coe, chairman of London 2012, and Dmitry Chernyshenko, president and CEO of Sochi 2014, join Around the Rings editor Ed Hula for the Around the Rings Newsmaker Breakfast in Moscow next Monday April 16 (Breakfast Moscow). London…
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Breakfast with Seb and Dima Coe, Chernyshenko Headline Newsmaker Breakfast Moscow
By Sheila, Atlanta-USA, April 05, 2012: The leaders of the next two Olympic Games–the 2012 Summer Olympics in London and the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi–will be the guests of honor at the next Around the Rings Newsmaker Breakfast, presented by ISM Ltd. Sebastian Coe, chairman of London 2012, and Dmitry Chernyshenko, president and CEO…
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Qatar Schools Olympic Program enters final showdown
By John Zerafa-Doha, Qatar, April 04, 2012: The Fifth Edition of the Qatar Schools Olympic Program, organised by the Qatar Olympic Committee [QOC], reaches an exciting conclusion this week with a two-day Finals Festival at the Aspire Academy of Sports Excellence in Doha (Thursday 5th and Friday 6th April). The Finals will see over 2,200…
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London is ready to host the Olympic Games as excitement builds
LAUSANNE (SUI), March 30, 2012: Excitement Builds, The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission for London 2012 today concluded its 10th and final visit (28 and 29 March) to the 2012 host city with the message that London is ready to welcome the world’s best athletes and Olympic and Paralympic fans this summer. “With only…
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IPC President and CEO Meet British Prime Minister
Munich-Germany March 28, 2012: British Prime Minister, International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Sir Philip Craven and Chief Executive Officer Xavier Gonzalez paid a visit to 10 Downing Street on Wednesday morning (28 March) to meet the British Prime Minster David Cameron. The visit coincided with the start of the final IOC Co-ordination Commission ahead of…
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IPC Joins Forces with Barcelona Foundation
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has joined forces with the FC Barcelona Foundation to launch “We are what we do, we are what we achieve,” a campaign to raise awareness of people with a disability and train teachers how to implement inclusive sport. Supported by four Barcelona players from different sports, including the club’s all-time…