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Handikappidrott, Sverige (2 news)
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Moderaterna gör handikappridning till valfråga
 Hästmagazinet -
2010-06-25 00:36
Ridning är en värdefull möjlighet
för ungdomar och särskilt unga som har funktionsnedsättningar. Det har
Moderaterna tagit fasta på.
Hästnäringen är viktig för företagandet, som ungdoms- och handikappidrott
och för landsbygdens utveckling.
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Välkommen på frukost i Almedalen: Aktivt liv - en
lönsam investering för individ och samhälle
MyNewsdesk -
2010-06-24 11:41
Dag: Onsdag 7/7 09:00 - 10:00 Plats:
Trädgård (Birgers gränd 7) Visby, ingång till trädgården finns rakt ovanför
dammen i Almedalen (mitt på Ringmuren) Onödig ohälsa hos Sveriges 1.5
miljoner personer med funktionsnedsättning skulle kunna
Llinares Norlin, tidigare paralympier/seglare och författare till
studien `Aktivt liv -...Välkomna! // Svenska Handikappidrottsförbundet
och Sveriges Paralympiska Kommitté....Helene Stjernlöf |
Informationschef Svenska Handikappidrottsförbundet och Sveriges Paralympiska...
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Intl news (51 news)
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Quebec 2022 Olympic bid receives early boost
Inside the
Games - 2010-06-25 08:17
June 24 - Quebec City's potential
bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics has received an early
boost today with the news that the SportAccord Convention will be held there
in 2012.
Quebec City's potential bid to host the 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics
has received an early boost today with the news that the SportAccord
Convention will be held there in 2012.It will be the first time that
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Better city, better life. China charts a course to
a smarter (more inclusive) future
IBM -
2010-06-25 08:15
In the six years since Shanghai
won its bid to host the 2010 World Expo, China has appeared to be on a mission
to revitalize the Fair's faltering image. Critics of the nearly 160-year
tradition claim that technology has rendered the experience obsolete.
Building on experience gained in helping to improve the online
accessibility of the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games, IBM consultants
from the Human Ability and Accessibility Center in China and Global Business
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SHORNE: Paralympian champions KCC cycling plans
This is Local
London - 2010-06-25 08:11
A PARALYMPIC gold medallist was
guest of honour at an event to promote cycling in Kent. Handcycling
Paralympic and world champion Rachel Morris spoke at ?s (KCC) Cycle Kent 2010
event at Shorne Woods Country Park on June 18.
A PARALYMPIC gold medallist was guest of honour at an event to
promote cycling in Kent....Handcycling Paralympic and world champion
Rachel Morris spoke at ?s (KCC) Cycle Kent 2010 event at Shorne Woods Country
Park on ...
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Guider gets into gear for Euros at IWA Shoot
Evening Herald
- 2010-06-25 08:08
Also in Other Sports Search Query:
Herald.ie Web Search When the Irish Wheelchair Association was founded in
1960, it helped establish the sport of archery in this country.
Among those competing was Sean Heery, 7th in the compound bow class at the
Beijing Paralympics, and Barry Guider, who is training for the
European Championships later this summer.
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World Records for GB duo
uk:athletics -
2010-06-25 07:21
Paralympic Games medallists Mickey
Bushell (coach: Fred Periac) and Shelly Woods (coach: Pete Wyman) have
clocked brilliant new World Records in the Arbon WCR Meeting in Ibach,
Switzerland this afternoon (Thursday 24 June).
Paralympic Games medallists Mickey Bushell (coach:...Pete
Wyman) have clocked brilliant new World Records in the Arbon WCR Meeting in
Ibach, Switzerland this afternoon (Thursday 24 June).Bushell, Beijing Paralympic...
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Hall, Wells vie for main title
Southland Times
- 2010-06-25 05:32
Winter Paraylympics champion Adam
Hall is enjoying his first proper summer in almost 10 years. Hall is enjoying
a break from the slopes while he studies and does some gym work at his Winter
Park base in Colarado.
Hall is enjoying a break from the slopes while he studies and does some
gym work at his Winter Park base in Colarado.'(I'm) looking at another four-
year plan towards the next Paralympics in Sochi, Russia now
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Brothers get national Blue award
Southland Times
- 2010-06-25 05:32
Southland rowing brothers Storm
and Jade Uru have had their impressive academic and sporting achievements
acknowledged by University Sport New Zealand.
The other finalists are Kayla Sharland (hockey), Cameron Leslie (paralympics),
Huriana Manuel (rugby).... Cameron Leslie (paralympics).
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GB women narrowly lose to Russia at Goalball World
Championships
British
Paralympic Association - 2010-06-25 05:16
GB teams put in their best
performances of the Championships on Day Four (June 23) at the Goalball
Worlds in Sheffield, England.
The 9-0 scoreline flattered the Chinese after Britain had held the
reigning Paralympic gold medallists to 1-0 at half time.
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Party of Olympic proportions
Colorado
Springs Independent - 2010-06-25 04:39
Well folks, your complaining has
finally paid off. The U.S. Olympic Committee ? recipient of millions in
taxpayer money from the city of Colorado Springs, much to many residents'
dismay ? has decided to throw you a party. Yep.
Olympic Team medalists and other USOTC Olympic and Paralympic
resident athletes; live sport demonstrations featuring different sports
including BMX, freestyle skiing aerialists, fencing, wrestling
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Singapore GP Introduces Iconic Italian Acts at the
2010 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX
PR-Canada.net -
2010-06-25 04:24
- Upping the S$5 million
entertainment ante for the 2010 FORMULA 1 SINGTEL SINGAPORE GRAND PRIX,
Singapore GP is introducing two iconic Italian acts to the night race for the
first time.
Studio Festi have performed at major festivals and sporting events
globally including the Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games.
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The latest news from the USOC - June 21
CBS 2 Palm
Springs - 2010-06-25 03:48
TRACK & FIELD: 2010 U.S.
Paralympics National Championships Draw to a Close The 2010 U.S. Paralympics
Track & Field National Championships drew to a close Sunday at the Ansin
Sports Complex in Miramar, Fla.
Paralympics National Championships Draw to a Close The 2010
U.S....Paralympics Track & Field National Championships drew to a
close Sunday at the Ansin Sports Complex in Miramar, Fla.with more standout
performances from ...
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U.S. Olympians and Paralympians Nominated for ESPY
and Teen Choice Awards
US Olympic Team
- 2010-06-25 03:48
Shani Davis (speedskating) - Davis
successfully defended his gold medal in the 1000m and won silver in the 1500m
in Vancouver. He became the first male to win back-to-back gold medals in the
1000m.
Shani Davis (speedskating) - Davis successfully defended his gold medal in
the 1000m and won silver in the 1500m in Vancouver. He became the first male
to win back-to-back gold medals in the 1000m.The two medals
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Heading to world meet
Springvale
Dandenong Leader - 2010-06-25 02:22
FIVE members of the Dandenong
Rangers womens wheelchair basketball team have been selected to play for
Australia.
She was a reserve at the 2000 Paralympic Games in Sydney.
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On the Rocks: Thoughts on Trials changes, bronze
medals and expansion!
Calgary Herald
- 2010-06-25 02:03
So here?s the official word from
the Canadian Curling Association regarding what happened at their AGM in
Gatineau, Que., last weekend.
We also enjoyed the highest television numbers in our history, we had the
jubilation of hosting the Olympics and Paralympics on home soil and we
were thrilled with the success of our teams in Vancouver. ?In
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Tom Clift: Being Olympic Host City is icing on the
cake for Coventry
Inside the
Games - 2010-06-25 01:51
Coventry and Warwickshire began
our journey to London 2012 on the July 6, 2005 - a momentous day in the
history of British Sport, as the eyes of the world watched and waited
for Jacques Rogge to finally open that envelope in Singapore and
say?London!
As a result of London?s success, in Coventry, key, like minded individuals
from major local organisations recognised the potential inspiration of an
Olympic and Paralympic Games on home soil, only 95 miles away and
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Canada Day In Polson Park
107.5 Kiss FM -
2010-06-25 01:05
The City of Vernon celebrates
Canada Day in Polson Park, July 1st 10am to 5pm. This is a free non-alcohol
family event with face painters, magicians, bounce and play, fish pond and
special community booths.
This year the City of Vernon is honouring the Vernon and area Paralympian
gold medal winners at Vancouver 2010.
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JBLM triathlete returns to All-Army team
competition after two-year absence
United States
Army - 2010-06-25 01:02
Lt. Col. Mark Orwat is a member of
the All Army Team. Orwat that competed at the Armed Forces Triathalon
Championships, June 5 at Point Magu Naval Air Station in California. Ingrid
barrentine Lt. Col. Mark Orwat is a member of the All Army Team.
Olympic Committee's Paralympic Division, served as coach of the
All-Army team when Orwat last competed.
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Arizona's Justine Schluntz named Pac-10 Woman of
the Year
AZCentral.com -
2010-06-25 00:54
Republic news sources University
of Arizona swimmer Justine Schluntz was named the 2010 Pac-10 Woman of the
Year on Thursday. Schluntz graduated from UA with a degree in mechanical
engineering and a 3.94 grade point average. She was also one of 32 U.S.
the Jim Click Run 'N' Roll fundraiser for the University of Arizona's
adaptive athletics program for disabled athletes.
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Riders seek Cup qualification
Toowoomba
Chronicle - 2010-06-24 22:36
Western Australian Gabriella
Robson leads Doncariter during preparations for the Toowoomba Showgrounds
competition.
Athens Paralympic Games bronze medallist Georgia Bruce will be one
of the riders competing this weekend.
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Sports awards: Rower university award finalist
Otago Daily
Times - 2010-06-24 21:07
Home » Sport » Other Sports Other
Sport | Sports awards World champion rower Hamish Bond is one of six
finalists for the New Zealand University Sportsperson of the Year award that
will be announced in Wellington tonight.
The other finalists for the top university award are cyclist Jaime
Nielsen, surf life-saver Nikki Cox, paralympic swimmer Cameron Leslie,
netballer Laura Langman and All Black Stephen Donald.
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Paralympic champion wins place in able-bodied team
Lanarkshire
Extra - 2010-06-24 21:05
Paralympic archery champion
Danielle Brown, from Yorkshire, has won a historic place in England's team
for this year's Commonwealth Games.
Paralympic archery champion Danielle Brown, from Yorkshire,
has won a historic place in England's team for this year's Commonwealth
Games.
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United Russia Blasts Rights Ombudsman
The Moscow
Times.com - 2010-06-24 20:57
Russian human rights ombudsman
Vladimir Lukin has come under heavy fire from United Russia for his criticism
of a violent police crackdown on a May 31 opposition protest.
He told lawmakers that he had to chair a session of the national Paralympics
Committee.
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James Cracknell cycles through Tiverton
This is the
West Country - 2010-06-24 20:25
OLYMPIC gold medallist James
Cracknell was among a group of cyclists passing through Tiverton on Saturday
on a nine-day journey across Britain.
Gold medallist Rebecca Romero and Paralympic gold winners Jody
Cundy and Sarah Stowey were also part of the team, which raised £315,996 for ParalympicsGB.
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Twofour doc to follow GB Paralympic selection
Broadcastnow -
2010-06-24 18:53
Channel 4?s build-up to the 2012
Paralympic Games has stepped up, with Twofour making a 10-part series
following the selection process for the British team.
Channel 4?s build-up to the 2012 Paralympic Games has stepped up,
with Twofour making a 10-part series following the selection process for the
British team.Subscriber only content You must be a paid
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City of North Vancouver will confer "Freedom
of the City" on Paralympian Lauren Woolstencroft
Georgia
Straight - 2010-06-24 18:40
Woolstencroft won five gold medals
earlier this year.
Woolstencroft won five gold medals earlier this
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2012 Olympic tickets? Visa will do nicely, thank
you!
EveryInvestor -
2010-06-24 18:29
An exclusive deal between the
Olympic organisers and the credit card payment system means UK sports fans
that want to use a credit or debit card to buy tickets for the London 2012
Olympic and Paralympic Games will be restricted to using a Visa card.
An exclusive deal between the Olympic organisers and the credit card
payment system means UK sports fans that want to use a credit or debit card
to buy tickets for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
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USA Cycling 2010 Paralympic Road Nationals rolls
off to a competitive start
US Olympic Team
- 2010-06-24 18:14
Colorado Springs, Colo.,- USA
Cycling 2010 Paralympic Road Nationals pedaled off to a great start on
Tuesday in Bend, Ore. A total of nine races took place, with 39 athletes
competing in the events. Sam Kavanagh (Bozeman, Mont.
USA Cycling 2010 Paralympic Road Nationals pedaled off to a great
start on Tuesday in Bend, Ore....In the women's C4/C5 race, Paralympian
Greta Neimanas clocked a first place finish of 1:25:06.80.
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Paralympian Brown set to make history at the
Commonwealth Games
More than the
games - 2010-06-24 17:55
DANIELLE Brown looks set to become
the first Paralympian to compete for England at the Commonwealth Games after
she was named in a 12-strong archery squad for Delhi 2010.
DANIELLE Brown looks set to become the first Paralympian to compete
for England at the Commonwealth Games after she was named in a 12-strong
archery squad for Delhi 2010.MAKING HISTORY:
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SA Cycling: New appointments at Cycling SA
SupaCycling CC
- 2010-06-24 17:50
Cycling South Africa?s drive to
take the administration of the sport to a more professional status has gained
momentum with the appointment of two new employees in key positions. Barry
Mocke is the new CEO and Ciska Austin is the new General Secretary.
BMX, Mountain Biking, Road, Track and Paralympic.
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Singapore swimmer Theresa Goh wins gold at Berlin
championship
Channel
NewsAsia - 2010-06-24 17:43
SINGAPORE: Theresa Goh, a swimmer
with the Singapore Disability Sports Council (SDSC), has returned victorious
from an international championship.
Both James' and Theresa's timings have eased them into qualifying for the
Asian Paralympic Games in Guangzhou later this year....The swimmers
will now go on to compete at the upcoming 2010 International Paralympic...
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Archer Brown in historic call-up
BBC -
2010-06-24 17:29
Brown is set to make history in
Delhi Paralympic gold medallist Danielle Brown has been named in England's
able-bodied archery squad for the Commonwealth Games in Delhi.
Brown is set to make history in Delhi Paralympic gold medallist
Danielle Brown has been named in England's able-bodied archery squad for the Commonwealth
Games in Delhi.The 22-year-old will be the first
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CCA announces changes for the upcoming season
TSN -
2010-06-24 17:14
The Canadian Curling Association
has come way from their annual general meeting with a number of changes in
the upcoming seasons.
"We also enjoyed the highest television numbers in our history, we
had the jubilation of hosting the Olympics and Paralympics on home
soil and we were thrilled with the success of our teams in
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World Cup success paves way for Olympic bid says
Zuma
Insideworldfootball
- 2010-06-24 17:11
By Duncan Mackay British Sports
Internet Writer of the Year in Lausanne June 23 - Jacques Rogge (pictured)
today welcomed the possibility of a bid to host the 2020 Olympics and
Paralympics from South Africa following the success of the FIFA World Cup.
Jacques Rogge (pictured) today welcomed the possibility of a bid to host
the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics from South Africa following the
success of the FIFA World Cup.South African President Jacob Zuma has
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South Africa bid for 2020 Olympics encouraged by
Zuma and Rogge
Inside the
Games - 2010-06-24 16:49
By Duncan Mackay in Lausanne
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year June 23 - Jacques Rogge today
welcomed the possibility of a bid to host the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics
from South Africa following the success of the FIFA World Cup.
Jacques Rogge today welcomed the possibility of a bid to host the
2020 Olympics and Paralympics from South Africa following the success
of the FIFA World Cup.
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Star-studded lineup announced for second annual
Mike Weir Charity Classic kicking off RBC Canadian Open on Monday July 19th
Yahoo! Canada -
2010-06-24 16:08
<< - PGA TOUR's elite and
icons of the entertainment and sports industries join Mike Weir for
blockbuster golf outing benefiting children's charities - Academy Award
Nominee Samuel L.
and Paralympic Winter Games.
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AED900 mn extension of ADNEC's ExCeL London
inaugurated by Sultan Bin Tahnoon and Mayor of London
Emirates News
Agency - 2010-06-24 15:59
London, 24th June 2010 (WAM): Abu
Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) has officially inaugurated the
second phase expansion of ExCeL London, signalling a new chapter in ADNEC's
emergence as a rising star of the global events industry.
ExCeL is host venue for seven Olympic and six Paralympics
disciplines for the London games.
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Guide Dogs backing bid for gold
Reading Evening
Post - 2010-06-24 15:52
You need Flash player 8+ and
JavaScript enabled to view this video. A charity based in Burghfield Common
is putting its cash behind a team hoping to win a gold medal at the
Paralympic Games in 2012.
A charity based in Burghfield Common is putting its cash behind a team
hoping to win a gold medal at the Paralympic Games in 2012.The Guide
Dogs for the Blind Association ? now called just Guide Dogs ? has forged a
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Jason Gardener and Antony Fowler help inspire
sporting confidence in Merseyside pupils
Maghull &
Aintree Star - 2010-06-24 14:36
by Paul Snowdon, Maghull and
Aintree Star YOUNGSTERS at a Merseyside college received sports coaching with
solid gold credentials ? via Olympic sprint relay champion Jason Gardener.
The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are at the heart of
the event and a number of activities were on offer at the Walton college
including athletics, badminton and tennis.
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Ayton and Clark scoop first World Cup gold since
joining forces
More than the
games - 2010-06-24 14:22
SARAH Ayton's pursuit of a third
consecutive Olympic gold medal was given a timely boost when she a Saskia
Clark collected ISAF World Cup victory in Kiel, Germany.
And in the 2.4mR Paralympic fleet, Helena Lucas turned around a
difficult start to her week to claim the silver medal behind Germany's Heiko
Kroeger.
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Like Wimbledon.. but with wheels
Edinburgh
Evening News - 2010-06-24 14:11
Anyone for tennis? Meet the
disabled youngsters who serve up a lesson in determination every time they go
on court THERE'S the satisfying whack as
Ian Hards, who helped start the Craiglockhart club, says it attracts disabled
athletes from across Scotland....Wheelchair tennis featured at the Paralympics
in Seoul in 1988 as a demonstration event.
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Abu Dhabi eyes expansion in London exhibition venue
Zawya.com -
2010-06-24 13:56
LONDON -- Two years ago, a
struggling exhibitions and events firm was bought out by Abu Dhabi
Exhibitions Company (ADNEC).
Seven Olympic events and six Paralympic events will be held there
during the Games.
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Do sponsors have too much power?
BBC -
2010-06-24 13:48
Sports fans who want to buy
tickets by card for the London 2012 Olympics will only be able to use the
Visa payments system. Are such restrictions acceptable?
Are such restrictions acceptable?The restrictions are part of the
sponsorship deal struck between Visa and the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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OFT considers action over Visa's exclusive 2012
Olympics deal
Finextra -
2010-06-24 13:28
The UK's Office of Fair Trading
(OFT) is considering whether to take action over an exclusive deal between
the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic ...
The UK's Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is considering whether to take
action over an exclusive deal between the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympic
...
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Beyond Buildings at London Architecture Festival
The New York
Times - 2010-06-24 12:03
Architecture isn?t always the
overt focus of the London Festival of Architecture.
Olympic and Paralympic site from a rooftop terrace.
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Paralympian will help businesses
Jarrow &
Hebburn Gazette - 2010-06-24 11:14
A GOLD medal-winning Paralympic
champion is among the special guests of South Tyneside Business Week
2010.Starting on Monday, five days of events aimed at boosting the borough's
business prospects will be held in South Shields.
A GOLD medal-winning Paralympic champion is among the special
guests of South Tyneside Business Week 2010.Starting on Monday, five days of
events aimed at boosting the borough's business prospects will be held
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Research and Markets: Epidemiology of Injury in
Olympic Sports: Distribution and Determinants of Injury and Injury Rates in
each Sport
Business Wire -
2010-06-24 10:50
Research and Markets: :
Distribution and Determinants of Injury and Injury Rates in each Sport
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.
Paralympic Sports....30 Paralympic Sports (A.D.J.
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Planting starts at Olympic parkland
Press
Association - 2010-06-24 10:24
A wetland landscape, set to
flourish in time for the London 2012 Games, is being planted at the Olympic
Park on Thursday.
'After the Games, this former industrial wasteland will be a wonderful
community facility where people inspired by the Olympic and Paralympic
Games will be able to go to play sport.'
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De Montfort University to Host Lithuanian Student
Performers at World Theatre Congress
Business Wire -
2010-06-24 10:20
LEICESTER, England--(BUSINESS
WIRE)--Student performers from Lithuania are to take part in the
International University Theatre Association?s (IUTA)
It is part of the Igniting Ambition Festival 2010 ? the third in a five
year programme of events across the East Midlands in the run-up to the
Olympic and Paralympics Games 2012 in London, UK.
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U.S. Para-Dressage Riders Named for 2010 World
Equestrian Games Selection Trials
EquiSearch -
2010-06-24 09:46
U.S. Para-Dressage Riders Named
for 2010 WEG Selection Trials The U.S. Para-Equestrian Association has
announced riders for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Selection
Trials June 24-27.
For the last three Olympic Games, Ransehousen has been the coach for the Paralympics
and was also the 2000 Paralympics Team Coach in Sydney, coached the Pacific
Rim Championships in 2006 and served as
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Inspiring games set the Olympics mood
Enfield London
Borough Council - 2010-06-24 09:10
Cllr Bambos Charalambous, cabinet
member for young people, leisure, culture and Olympics, said, 'In this event
every school represented a country and
Each leader was assigned to a primary school, to ensure that the children
knew exactly where to go for each of their events making sure that every
child had a fantastic day of Olympic/Paralympic activity.
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Dorado Stars shine in Texas and Ontario at
championships
Caledon Citizen
- 2010-06-24 08:52
Dorado swimmers Cynthia Berringer
and Nydia Langill competed in their first international swim event in San
Antonio, Texas for the 2010 Long Course CAN/AM Para-Swimming Championships.
Berringer described her races as exciting, energizing and memorable, and
thought the competition was an exciting learning experience in her journey to
earn a spot on the London 2012 Canadian Paralympic
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