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IOC marks World Earth Day with five investments in the planet

To mark the theme of the 54th World Earth Day – Invest in our Planet – the Olympic Movement has highlighted five ways in which it is investing time and resources to help solve climate change. The first is a development in sustainable food, which will be on the menu at the Paris 2024 Games. “Paris 2024 will use its platform to demonstrate how a more balanced and environmentally conscious diet…

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Towering fields for 43rd running of London Marathon

The four fastest marathon runners in history will assemble at the start of tomorrow’s TCS London Marathon – and although the world record holder, Eliud Kipchoge, will only be present as official starter, Kenenisa Bekele, Kelvin Kiptum and Birhanu Legese will seek a first London win. The additional presence of defending champion Amos Kipruto of Kenya, world champion Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia and –…

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ANAMBRA STATE GOVT TO PARTNER MANUFACTURERS ON INDUSTRIALIZATION OF THE STATE

By Christian ABURIME Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has committed the State Government to partner with the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) and the organized private sector to achieve his administration’s industrialization agenda. Governor Soludo gave the assurance at the MAN Business/Stakeholders Town Hall Meeting in Onitsha. The Governor who described…

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Soludo demolishes multi-million naira building constructed on govt land

By Ifeizu Joe Anambra State government, led by Prof Chukwuma Soludo has demolished a multi-million naira building constructed on a land said to belong to the state government. The building was pulled down on Saturday by the Awka Capital Territory Development Agency, ACTDA. Mr Ossy Onuko, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of ACTDA who led the demolition team to the site at…

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Study finds Commonwealth Games athletes to live longer than rest of population

A study from the International Longevity Centre UK has used Commonwealth Games record to find that elite athletes can live more than five years longer than the rest of the population. The report Marathon or sprint: do elite-level athletes live longer than average? used competitor records since the inaugural edition in 1930, when it was known as the British Empire Games. Conducted by Professor…

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Global Esports Federation and EOC to host inaugural European Games event

The Global Esports Federation (GEF) and the European Olympic Committees will stage the first-ever European Games Esports Championships alongside the 2023 European Games in Kraków-Małopolska. Katowice will host the new event from June 30 to July 2.”Esports is a rapidly growing reality, and we are excited to bring it to the European Games, expanding our ‘world connected’ community,” said Paul J…

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Trinbago 2023 receives assurances over flights between islands for Commonwealth Youth Games

Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) secretary general Annette Knott has revealed assurances have been received from Caribbean Airlines that it will have the capacity to transport athletes and officials across the country during this year’s Commonwealth Youth Games.Both of the country’s two main islands are set to host events during the Games, but Trinidad is better served by…

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Ghana Finance Minister encouraged in build-up to African Games after IMF meeting

Ken Ofori-Atta, second from right, has been encouraged by the meeting with the IMF and World Bank ©Getty ImagesThe Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta met with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Washington, District of Columbia, in the build-up to the delayed African Games in Accra, and was encouraged by the results.Ghana is seeking $3 billion (£2.42 billion/€2.72…

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Former IBU President Anders Besseberg formally charged with corruption in Norway

Former International Biathlon Union (IBU) President Anders Besseberg has been officially charged with “gross corruption” for the period when he led the world governing body, by prosecutors in Norway.Besseberg, who led the IBU for 25 years, had been accused by the International Federation’s independent External Review Commission (ERC) of favouring and protecting Russian interests, “particularly in…

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Ghana Finance Minister encouraged in build-up to African Games after IMF meeting

The Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta met with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank in Washington, District of Columbia, in the build-up to the delayed African Games in Accra, and was encouraged by the results. Ghana is seeking $3 billion (£2.42 billion/€2.72 billion) from the IMF to solve their economic crisis, which, according to IMF Africa director Abebe Selassie, is in…

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Former IBU President Anders Besseberg formally charged with corruption in Norway

Former International Biathlon Union (IBU) President Anders Besseberg has been officially charged with “gross corruption” for the period when he led the world governing body, by prosecutors in Norway. Besseberg, who led the IBU for 25 years, had been accused by the International Federation’s independent External Review Commission (ERC) of favouring and protecting Russian interests, “particularly…

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India dominate as Russia lose on return at IBA Women's World Championships

Nikhat Zareen led an Indian onslaught as the hosts blitzed all four of their bouts on a dominant opening day at the International Boxing Association (IBA) Women’s World Championships here. The home fans were treated to a masterclass from Zareen before Sakshi, Nupur and Preeti followed with emphatic opening-round victories at the K.D. Jadhav Indoor Hall in Indian capital New Delhi where Russia…

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Handball: Nigeria finish third in IHF Trophy Intercontinental Championship

Nigeria has finished third in the under 18 category of the IHF Trophy Intercontinental Championship 2023 in Costa Rica after a 28-27 loss to Georgia on early on Sunday morning. The national under 18 male handball team had a chance of winning the title and also qualifying for the IHF under 20 world championship but they met a brick wall in the Georgians who were determined to get a result and…

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Olympic silver medallist Saunders accepts suspension for whereabouts failure

Tokyo 2020 shot put silver medallist Raven Saunders has accepted an 18-month suspension for whereabouts failures, it has been reported. The United States athlete was sanctioned for committing three whereabouts failures within a 12-month period. According to the United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA), Saunders was part of the Registered Testing Pool of the national anti-doping agency during…

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Exclusive: Term of FISU President will not be extended as proposal does not get required majority of votes

The current term of the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Executive Committee, including President Oleg Matytsin, will not go beyond November 2023, after a proposal to extend it to 2025 did not receive the required majority of votes to be passed. At an Extraordinary General Assembly, held virtually today, 81 member federations voted on the proposal, with 41 in favour and 36…

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AOC stands by Chiller despite FIG sanction for "judging irregularities"

The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has given its support to Executive member Kitty Chiller despite being sanctioned by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) for her role in “judging irregularities” at a qualification event for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. She was found to have given a false statement during an investigation and was subsequently punished by the Gymnastics Ethics…

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IBA Women's World Boxing Championships: Day one of competition

There are no problems for Im as she navigates her first-round test with a victory by unanimous decision against Madueno Conde. After taking the first round 5-0, the South Korean then overpowers her Spanish opponent in the next two to secure the win. There is just one match left on this opening day of the Women’s World Boxing Championships in New Dehli. Im Ae-ji of South Korea is looking in…

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