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— March 1, 2013

D-Day for Tokyo 2020

Chaired by IOC Vice-President Sir Craig Reedie, the International Olympic Committee Evaluation Commission arrived today in Tokyo to visit the first of three candidate cities... Read more "

— February 28, 2013

Jérôme Valcke challenges detractors

In an interview given to the newspaper L'Equipe, FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke forcefully defends the transparency of the vote to award the FIFA World Cups to... Read more "

— February 28, 2013

The President of AIBA meets the new leaders of boxing in France in Lausanne

André Martin, newly elected head of the French Boxing Federation, and Brahim Asloum, the vice-president, were in Lausanne on Thursday February 28 at the invitation of Dr.... Read more "

— February 28, 2013

Cold weather between the International Cyclist Union and Russia

The President of the Russian Cycling Federation, Igor Makarov, has just confirmed Russia's great ambitions regarding the development of the sport on a national scale. On the occasion of a series... Read more "

— February 28, 2013

Australian NOC wants new measures

While the scourge of doping is rife today in many sports, especially in Australia, John Coates, President of the Australian National Olympic Committee, announced a proposal to... Read more "

— February 28, 2013

The European Taekwondo Union visits Chisinau ahead of the European Junior Championships

ETU representatives yesterday visited Chisinau, capital of Moldova, to assess preparations for the European Junior Championship which will be held there from April 18-23. THE... Read more "

— February 27, 2013

Coe rides for Nike

Hit by the Pistorius affair, the American equipment manufacturer Nike seems to have changed its ambassador search policy. As proof of his latest “catch”: Sebastian Coe. The former boss of the London Games will ensure... Read more "

— February 26, 2013

France wants the European Championships

Ten years after the 2003 World Championships at the Stade de France, the French Athletics Federation is toying with the project of once again hosting a major international event. According to its president, Bernard Amsalem,... Read more "

— February 26, 2013

S.Coe President of Inspiration Internationale

Sebastian Coe, President of the London Olympic Organizing Committee and the British NOC, is preparing to take the helm of International Inspiration. The association is a new player on the scene... Read more "

— February 26, 2013

An armchair for three

The president of the Malaysian Federation Dato Sri Mohd Nadzmi Mohd Salleh, the Indonesian Justian Suhandinata, member of the FIB Council, and the Danish Poul-Erik Hoyer, President of Badminton... Read more "