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Handikappidrott,
Sverige (5 news)
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Extra stor trupp till INAS EM i Gävle
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Svenska
Handikappidrottsförbundet - 2012-05-23 08:42
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Nu är
Sveriges trupp till INAS friidrotts-EM i Gävle klar. När tävlingarna avgörs
på hemmaplan blir det en extra stor trupp som består av både försvarande
Europamästare och mästerskapsdebutanter.
Andra starka medaljkandidater är Emma Eriksson och Stephanie Ydström som
båda också är kandidater till Paralympics. -
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Snygg avslutning av Wallengren
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TTELA
- 2012-05-23 07:07
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HÅLANDA
Schweizäventyret började i moll, men ett avslutande kanonlopp bådar gott. -
Det kändes jättebra, säger Gunilla Wallengren.
Det är extra illa i år eftersom hon naturligtvis vill bli uttagen till paralympics
i London....Nu ska rullstolsåkaren fortsätta att träna, och kan sedan bara
hålla tummarna för att hon är en av dem som får en biljett till paralympcis.
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Larsson hoppas på OS
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Norran
- 2012-05-23 02:24
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Beskedet om
Paralympics kommer den 10 juni: `Det skulle betyda mycket att få åka.` Robert
Larsson har aldrig tidigare tävlat i ett olympiskt spel. I sommar kan det
dock bli verklighet för den träffsäkra bågskytten.
Beskedet om Paralympics kommer den 10 juni: `Det skulle betyda
mycket att få åka.` Robert Larsson har aldrig tidigare tävlat i ett olympiskt
spel....Då drar Paralympics i London igång....En tävling som alla handikappidrottare
i världen drömmer om att få...
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London OS lanserar sin smartphone app
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Sponsorworld
- 2012-05-22 14:29
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Organisationskommittén
för de Olympiska och Paralympiska Spelen i London har lanserat sin första
officiella smartphone applikation i linje med deras digitala och sociala
medier planer inför sommarens evenemang.
Organisationskommittén för de Olympiska och Paralympiska Spelen i
London har lanserat sin första officiella smartphone applikation i linje med
deras digitala och sociala medier planer inför sommarens evenemang.Sen
Officiella London 2012 `Join In App`
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Många kom för att fira 20-årsjubileum
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Nya
Wermlands-Tidningen - 2012-05-22 12:54
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Förutsättningar
för ett 20-årsjubileum kunde inte ha blivit bättre. Vårvärmen och solskenet
bidrog säkert till att över 1 000 personer kom till firandet av Mickes skog
och trädgård. - Det är riktigt roligt.
De kunde ta del av en föreläsning med handikappidrottaren Anders
Olsson, liksom en show med världens starkaste man Magnus Samuelsson....Två av
hans kunder, som också har blivit hans vänner, är handikappidrottaren
Anders Olsson från Hagfors och...
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Intl
news (100 news)
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Angola: Ministry to Sign Convention On Disabled
Persons' Rights
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AllAfrica.com
- 2012-05-23 06:48
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Luanda ?
The Angolan Social Welfare Ministry, João Baptista Kussumua, said Tuesday in
Luanda that efforts are underway for the ratification of the United Nations
charter on rights of people with disabilities.
audience he granted to members of the African Paralympic Committee
(APC), currently in the country to attend the sport body's General Assembly.
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Preliminary announcement of results
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moneyextra
- 2012-05-23 06:44
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· 12 month
Total Property Return of 12.5% outperforming IPD's Central London index of
12.1%, driven by capital return of 9.2% vs 7.5% for IPD Central London (West
End offices capital return of 12.1% vs 8.6% for IPD) · Rental value growth of
7.8%2 (8.
· 12 month Total Property Return of 12.5% outperforming IPD's Central
London index of 12.1%, driven by capital return of 9.2% vs 7.5% for IPD
Central London (West End offices capital return of 12.1% vs 8.6% for IPD) ·
Rental value growth of 7.8%2
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ESSEX CHILDREN TO ATTEND THE OLYMPICS (CM9)
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AboutMyArea
- 2012-05-23 06:25
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ESSEX
CHILDREN TO ATTEND THE OLYMPICS Essex County Council has made available 374
tickets for local children to attend the Olympics, including the
The County Council, in partnership with The Salvation Army, recently
released their legacy proposals for Hadleigh Farm and Hadleigh Country Park
after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games....available for
them to purchase Essex Strategic Board for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic...
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Reuters Sports Schedule at 0600 GMT on Wednesday,
May 23
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Reuters
Africa - 2012-05-23 06:15
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PHNOM PENH
- Impoverished Cambodia has thousands of disabled athletes, the legacy of
war, revolution, landmines along disputed borders and inadequate healthcare,
but only one will be in Britain for the Paralympic games this year.
Impoverished Cambodia has thousands of disabled athletes, the
legacy of war, revolution, landmines along disputed borders and inadequate
healthcare, but only one will be in Britain for the Paralympic games
this year.(OLY-PARA-CAMBODIA, moving at
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Torch traffic disruption warning
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BBC
- 2012-05-23 06:15
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Residents
and businesses along the route of the Olympic torch relay in Wales are being
warned to expect significant disruption. Rolling road closures will be in
place and big crowds are expected along parts of the route.
The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games
(Locog) said the torch convoy featured a crew of around 350 people each day
including Locog staff, the Metropolitan Police torch security team, host
police forces and host local
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Paralympic Games to be aired on big screen
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Plymouth
Evening Herald - 2012-05-23 06:14
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PEOPLE in
Plymouth will be able to watch live coverage of the Paralympic Games on the
Big Screen on the Piazza.
PEOPLE in Plymouth will be able to watch live coverage of the Paralympic
Games on the Big Screen on the Piazza.From August 29 to September 9, people
in Plymouth will be able to enjoy eight hours of live Channel 4 coverage
every day of the Paralympic
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Blade Runner Oscar Pistorius to race in New York
seeking spot in Olympics
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Albuquerque
Express - 2012-05-23 05:59
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South
Africa's Oscar Pistorius powers his way to victory in the T42/43/44 Men's
200m during the Paralympic World Cup, at the Manchester Regional Arena,
Manchester, England, Tuesday May 22, ...
South Africa's Oscar Pistorius powers his way to victory in the T42/43/44
Men's 200m during the Paralympic World Cup, at the Manchester Regional
Arena, Manchester, England, Tuesday May 22, ...
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Man in Motion celebrates 25th anniversary of world
tour
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Brantford
Expositor - 2012-05-23 05:54
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Canadian
paralympian Rick Hanson (C) celebrates the 25th Anniversay of his Man in
Motion World Tour with supporters in Vancouver, British Columbia May 22,
2012.
Canadian paralympian Rick Hanson (C) celebrates the 25th Anniversay
of his Man in Motion World Tour with supporters in Vancouver, British
Columbia May 22, 2012.(REUTERS/Andy Clark) Change text size for the story
Print VANCOUVER -
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Chingford: Knighthood For Apple Designer
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Heart
Radio - 2012-05-23 05:47
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Designer
Sir Jonathan Ive, responsible for some of the best-loved gadgets of the
modern age, is to be knighted today (Wednesday May 23rd) by the Princess
Royal.
Neil Robinson, from Bridgend, South Wales, a Paralympic gold medallist
who is national coach for Great Britain's Paralympics table tennis
team, will receive an MBE for services to disabled people Constable Geeta
Lota, from West Yorkshire Police, who
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Cambodian disappointment in Paralympic games
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American
Banking News - 2012-05-23 05:40
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Cambodia
will only send one disabled athlete to the London Paralympic games,
disappointing others. Sophia Soo reports. ? ? is categorized as ?world?. This
video was licensed from Grab Networks.
Cambodia will only send one disabled athlete to the London Paralympic
games, disappointing others....This article ( Cambodian disappointment in Paralympic
games ) was originally developed by and is property of American Banking News
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Tyler Miller, Joey Johnson excited, preparing to
play
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Britain
News.Net - 2012-05-23 05:17
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Home 100
days to London Paralympics: Five years ago, Tyler Miller was left a
paraplegic following a crane accident."I got some steel dropped on me. I
thought my life was over.
Home 100 days to London Paralympics:...I thought my life was
over."But he found wheelchair basketball and, at age 27, is headed to
his first Paralympic Games later this summer.
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Changes to keep borough moving during Olympic Games
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Barking
and Dagenham London Borough Council - 2012-05-23 05:16
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Special
measures will be put in place to keep major road routes running freely during
the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Special measures will be put in place to keep major road routes running freely
during the Olympic and Paralympic Games.The steps are being taken to
keep routes clear for emergency vehicles, and to remove any potential
obstructions which might cause
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Exclusive: Olympic Movement offers us opportunity
for development of country, says Baku 2020
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Insidethegames.biz
- 2012-05-23 05:12
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By Duncan
Mackay at the SportAccord Convention in Québec City May 22 - Being
allowed to continue to bid for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics would
Being allowed to continue to bid for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics
would. ...help Baku complete its city development
programme, Azerbaijan's Sports Minister Azad Rahimov (pictured
left) claimed here today.
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Cambodian disappointment in Paralympic games
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Reuters
UK - 2012-05-23 05:07
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Among many
disappointed Cambodian disabled atheletes is Van Vun. He did not qualify to
compete in London's Paralympic games. Only one athlete is representing the
impoverished country.
He did not qualify to compete in London's Paralympic
games...."So Cambodia can only participate in Paralympic games
through the Wild Card....Very sad to say that the National Paralympic
Committee has selected not the best athlete which is currently Van Vun,...
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Tokyo expects good marks from Olympic committee
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NHK
- 2012-05-23 05:05
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Japan's
Olympic Committee chairman says he is certain Tokyo's plan for hosting the
2020 Olympics and Paralympics will get high marks.
Japan's Olympic Committee chairman says he is certain Tokyo's plan for
hosting the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics will get high
marks.Tsunekazu Takeda was speaking in Quebec City, Canada, where the
International Olympic Committee executive is meeting
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Citi Team USA Flag Tour Stops in Hagerstown to
Celebrate Citi's Team USA Sponsorship and the Every Step of the Way Program
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Poten
& Partners - 2012-05-23 05:00
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At the
event, Miller spoke to a crowd of more than 500 people about her
participation in Citi's Every Step of the Way? program, an innovative digital
program benefitting U.S.
At the event, Miller spoke to a crowd of more than 500 people about her
participation in Citi's Every Step of the Way? program, an innovative digital
program benefitting U.S.Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls and athletes
of all ages in communities
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Cambodian disappointment in Paralympic games
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Reuters
Japan - 2012-05-23 05:00
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May 23 -
Cambodia will only send one disabled athlete to the London Paralympic games,
disappointing others. Sophia Soo reports.
Cambodia will only send one disabled athlete to the London Paralympic
games, disappointing others.
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Cork to host inaugural Irish Sports Summit
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Corkman
- 2012-05-23 04:55
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Mike
Mcgrath, Spóirtfest; Marian Heffernan, Irish Olympic team 4x400m relay; Rob
Heffernan Irish Olympic team 20km and 50km race walking, and Kevin Dalton,
Spóirtfest, cheering James O'reilly, chairman Irish Sports Summit, winning
gold with the Irish...
For example, in the north, we are hosting the pregames training camps for
the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and the World Police and Fire
Games in Belfast in 2013.
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Sports Replay: May 22
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The
New York Times - 2012-05-23 04:45
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More Slide
Shows Search Slide Shows 1 of 8 Nathan Stephens of Britain taking aim in the
seated javelin competition at the Paralympic World Cup in Manchester,
England.
More Slide Shows Search Slide Shows 1 of 8 Nathan Stephens of Britain
taking aim in the seated javelin competition at the Paralympic World
Cup in Manchester, England.Credit:
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Playing to Win
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Treasury
& Risk Management - 2012-05-23 04:32
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The world?s
attention will be focused on the 2012 Olympic Games in London in late July as
10.8 million ticket holders, 15,000 athletes and 21,000 media pros gather in
the U.K.?s capital.
Set up in 2005, the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic
Games (LOCOG) is the private-sector company responsible for staging the
games.
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ALL FIRED UP
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This
Is Bristol - 2012-05-23 04:26
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MASSIVE
crowds turned out to greet the Olympic Torch as it arrived in Bristol. They
waved, they smiled and they cheered as a succession of torchbearers brought
the flame to the heart of the city.
Since then, she has won a place at university and pursued a passion for
sailing, setting her sights on a place on the 2016 Paralympic team.
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Passengers with disabilities - All passengers this
way
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4Hoteliers
- 2012-05-23 04:24
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In the
absence of a global standard governing accessibility for passengers with
disabilities, new regulations threaten to further confuse matters.
In the absence of a global standard governing accessibility for passengers
with disabilities, new regulations threaten to further confuse
matters.Passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) and other disabilities must
have equal or equivalent access to
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First-timer wins Columbia Triathlon
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Laurel
Leader - 2012-05-23 04:19
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Hugh Allen
of Washington, D.C., runs his bicycle out of the transition area duirng
Sunday's Columbia triathlon. Allen competes in the 65-59 age group.
A disabled athlete, Lauer is confined to a wheelchair with
Duchene's muscular dystrophy.
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Benefit Fiesta at Del Mar National Horse Show
Raises Over $30,000 for USET Foundation
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Bridle
& Bit - 2012-05-23 04:15
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, the
United States Equestrian Team Foundation hosted a benefit in support of the
United States Equestrian Olympic Team at the Del Mar National Horse Show. The
event helped raise over $30,000 in support of the Olympic and Paralympic
efforts.
The event helped raise over $30,000 in support of the Olympic and Paralympic
efforts.Two hundred guests attended the exciting event, which featured
margaritas, fiesta food, music and a live auction at Barn W of the Del Mar
Fairgrounds.
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Lack of Focus, Organization Hurts Athletes
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Jakarta
Globe - 2012-05-23 04:11
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Adding to
an already lengthy list of excuses, a top sports official has admitted that a
lack of focus has hurt Indonesia?s chances of winning medals at the Olympics
and Paralympics.
Adding to an already lengthy list of excuses, a top sports official has admitted
that a lack of focus has hurt Indonesia?s chances of winning medals at the
Olympics and Paralympics.Seventeen athletes ? nine from badminton, six
weightlifters, one
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Tony Azevedo To Visit Conejo Valley YMCA For USOC's
Team For Tomorrow Program
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United
States Water Polo - 2012-05-23 04:04
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Colorado
Springs, Colo.- Olympic silver medalist and London 2012 water polo hopeful
Tony Azevedo will visit the Conejo Valley YMCA Childcare Site at MATES
Elementary School in Thousand Oaks, Calif.
Olympians and Paralympians to provide a vehicle through which U.S.
athletes can offer their assistance and support to those in need around the
world, as well as a means to continue spreading the Olympic Values of
excellence, friendship and respect.
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Local athlete to compete in Paralympics
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NewsNet
5 - 2012-05-23 03:32
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_ BEDFORD
HEIGHTS, Ohio - Cleveland native Dartanyon Crockett will compete on the
United States judo team at the London Paralympics this August.
Cleveland native Dartanyon Crockett will compete on the United States judo
team at the London Paralympics this August."It's just a surreal
experience," he said Tuesday night, before a practice match at the
Maxout Sports Martial Arts and Fitness
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Friday D-Day for Pistorious to make Olympic Games
history
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Herald
Scotland - 2012-05-23 03:06
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Oscar
Pistorius geared up for his latest attempt to seal an historic Olympic place
by maintaining his winning record at the BT Paralympic World Cup in
Manchester.
Oscar Pistorius geared up for his latest attempt to seal an historic
Olympic place by maintaining his winning record at the BT Paralympic
World Cup in Manchester.The South African double amputee clocked yesterday
22.08 seconds into a headwind to win
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Paralympians receive more funding
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Papua
New Guinea National - 2012-05-23 02:49
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THE Papua
New Guinea Paralympics Committee (PNGPC) has received further sponsorship
from Digicel with the mobile company giving K50,000 this week.
THE Papua New Guinea Paralympics Committee (PNGPC) has received
further sponsorship from Digicel with the mobile company giving K50,000 this
week.During a cheque presentation at the Digicel headquarters in Port
Moresby, PNG Paralympics Committee
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Olympic torch in Bristol - day one in pictures and
videos
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This
Is Bristol - 2012-05-23 02:18
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Tuesday,
May 22, 2012 Tens of thousands of people lined the streets of Bristol this
evening as the Olympic torch arrived in the city.
Paralympian sailor and former Post Gold Star winner Blaire
Hannan, 21, from Stoke Bishop, boarded Bristol Sailability's ?Aiming High?
powerboat with the torch in Redcliffe Way.
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Delta Lloyd Regatta - Aussies off to a positive
start in Holland
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SailWorld.com
- 2012-05-23 01:41
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12:55 AM
Wed 23 May 2012 GMT 'Matt Bugg at the Delta Lloyd Holland Regatta 2012'
Richard Scarr The fifth round of the ISAF Sailing World Cup, the
The impending London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games have reduced
numbers at the event for 2012 but seven Australian crews were in action on
the first day of racing....The trio, competing in just their second
international regatta together, will represent Australia at the London 2012 Paralympic...
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"We are in it to win it" insists Istanbul
2020
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Insidethegames.biz
- 2012-05-23 01:33
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By Duncan
Mackay at the SportAccord Convention in Québec City May 22 - Istanbul is
still on target to host the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics,
Istanbul is still on target to host the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics,...insisting
that staging the event is still more important to Turkey than football's
European Championships, which have cast a shadow over its campaign.
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Charting new waters with Delta's adaptive rowing
program
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Surrey
Leader - 2012-05-23 01:27
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Rower Kiran
Aujlay is excited to take on the challenge of the Delta Deas Rowing Club's
new adaptive rowing program for people with physical and intellectual
disabilities.
disabilities,? says the Tsawwassen resident, adding that one of the
legacies of the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games held in Vancouver is an
increased awareness of and respect for physically disabled athletes....This
summer, adaptive rowing will make its second Paralympic appearance at
the London Olympics after debuting at the 2008 Summer Paralympic...
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Darren is Kyabram Sportstar of the Year
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McPherson
Media Group - 2012-05-23 01:11
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Lancaster?s
Paralympian rifle shooter Darren Nicholson has come a long way since the 2001
accident in which he lost his right leg above the knee and received a brain
injury.
Lancaster?s Paralympian rifle shooter Darren Nicholson has come a
long way since the 2001 accident in which he lost his right leg above the
knee and received a brain injury.Last week he capped an amazing year in which
he represented his country at
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Exclusive: We have provided the reassurances the
IOC needed, claims Doha 2020 vice-president
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Insidethegames.biz
- 2012-05-23 00:38
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By Duncan
Mackay at the SportAccord Convention in Québec City May 22 - Doha
believe they have done their best to try to ensure that they are included
Doha believe they have done their best to try to ensure that they are
included. ...on the shortlist for the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics
when it is announced here tomorrow, one of the leading members of Qatar's
ruling family claimed.
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Teen caught in the act
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thestar.com.my
- 2012-05-23 00:30
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A COUPLE
hauled their daughter and her boyfriend to the Kajang police station to make
a report after discovering that she has been sneaking her lover into their
house to have sex, reported Harian Metro.
Paralympic athlete Rahim Yusuf aims to drive across Malaysia
using only his feet, reported Berita Harian.
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Eurostar brings culture and sport together to
support London 2012
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City
AM - 2012-05-23 00:22
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COUNTDOWN
TO THE LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES 65 DAYS TO GO
Paralympics, plus media, officials and VIPs.
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Olympic Team Trials For Smallbore Rifle To Be
Conducted At Fort Benning
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Zimbio
- 2012-05-23 00:04
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By Michael
Molinaro USAMU PAO Olympic Team Trials For Smallbore To Be Conducted At Fort
Benning United States Army Marksmanship Unit FORT BENNING, Ga.
--(Ammoland.com)-? The seven remaining positions on the U.S.
In 2011 alone, the unit hosted both the International Shooting Sports
Federation World Cup USA for rifle and pistol as well as the first
International Paralympic Committee World Cup ever held on U.S.
soil.The U.S.
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GOOD AS GOLD
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Daily
Star - 2012-05-22 23:45
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ABOVE:
Richard in training Richard Whitehead, 35, is aiming for victory in the 100m,
200m and 4x100m on his prosthetic blades at the tournament in London
23rd May 2012 James Moore HE is the inspirational double amputee who is
hoping to grab gold at the Paralympics....He turned to sprinting and
won 200m gold at last year's World Championships and will compete in this
week's Paralympic World Cup in...
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Coldplay are to perform at the Paralympics closing
ceremony
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NZCity
- 2012-05-22 23:39
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Frontman
Chris Martin said: "Being asked to play at the closing celebrations for
the Paralympic athletes in London is such a great honour for us.
"Being asked to play at the closing celebrations for the Paralympic
athletes in London is such a great honour for us.Kim Gavin and Misty Buckley
are working hard to put on a spectacular Paralympic Games Closing
Ceremony for the athletes and
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Olympics visitors face 4-hour airport queues
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Scottish
Sunday Express - 2012-05-22 23:23
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QUEUES at
passport control for passengers flying into Heathrow airport during the
Olympics could still last up to four hours, visitors were warned yesterday.
Nick Cole, head of Olympic and Paralympic planning at Heathrow,
said around 80 per cent of all visitors to the Games will pass through
Heathrow.
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Wilshere undergoes surgery in Sweden
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MSN
UK - 2012-05-22 23:22
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Arsenal
have confirmed midfielder Jack Wilshere has now undergone a "minor
procedure" on his left knee as part of his continued rehabilitation from
an ankle problem which ruled him out of all last term.
Oscar Pistorius attempted to seal an historic Olympic place by maintaining
his winning record at the BT Paralympic World Cup in Manchester today
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London 2012 ticket design revealed
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London
2012 Olympics - 2012-05-22 23:13
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22nd May
2012, 21:08 The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and
Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has today officially unveiled the design of the
Olympic and Paralympic Games tickets.
22nd May 2012, 21:08 The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games
and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has today officially unveiled the design
of the Olympic and Paralympic Games tickets.Images of the tickets can
be downloaded from here Delivery of
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Oscar Pistorius in good shape for the Olympics
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Scottish
Daily Express - 2012-05-22 23:08
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OSCAR
PISTORIUS geared up for his attempt to seal an historic Olympic place by
maintaining his winning record at the BT Paralympic World Cup in Manchesters
Regional Arena yesterday. USAIN BOLT hopes to clock 9.
OSCAR PISTORIUS geared up for his attempt to seal an historic Olympic
place by maintaining his winning record at the BT Paralympic World Cup
in Manchesters Regional Arena yesterday.
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Pistorius happy after 200m win
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BBC
- 2012-05-22 23:05
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South
African double amputee Oscar Pistorius is pleased with his performance after
a comfortable victory in the 200m race at the Paralympic World Cup in
Manchester.
South African double amputee Oscar Pistorius is pleased with his
performance after a comfortable victory in the 200m race at the Paralympic
World Cup in Manchester.
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Oscar Pistorius stays on track to compete at
Olympics and Paralympics
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- 2012-05-22 22:57
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? South
African sprinter wins 200m at Paralympic World Cup
South African sprinter wins 200m at Paralympic World Cup. ? British
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Royal Borough of Greenwich THE GREENWICH (FREE
PARKING PLACES) (NO. 5) (AMENDMENT NO. 21) ORDER 2012
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London
Gazette - 2012-05-22 22:53
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Royal
Borough of Greenwich 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Royal
Borough of Greenwich on 18th May 2012 made the above-mentioned
traffic management measures in preparation for the London 2012 Olympic and
Paralympic Games.
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Rick Hansen wraps his 25th anniversary Man in
Motion tour with tribute to Fox
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Rocky
Mountain Outlook - 2012-05-22 22:50
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It has been
exactly 25 years since Canada's "Man in Motion," Rick Hansen,
completed his round-the-world tour to raise funds for spinal cord research.
Hansen poses for a photograph outside his foundation's offices in Richmond,
B.C.
"More importantly, you see people with disabilities engaged in our
society," he said, noting it was a proud moment for Canada when
Vancouver's wheelchair bound former mayor, Sam Sullivan, accepted the Olympic
flag and Paralympic flags on behalf of
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Afternoon Links of Awesomeness: May 22, 2012
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Sojourners
- 2012-05-22 22:41
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The 2012
Paralympics -- Kristen Wiig's best SNL characters -- Bill Murray narrates a
tour of Wes Anderson's new film -- Moog synthesizers -- and Obama and Romney
set aside their differences to dance in a van.
The 2012 Paralympics --
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Woman of steel forged in Sheffield: How Jess was
put on track for glory 16
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Daily
Mail - 2012-05-22 22:40
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...years ago.
By Laura
Williamson 21:52 GMT, 22 May 2012 | 21:52 GMT, 22 May 2012
British Airways, the official airline of London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic
Games, is proud to support Jessica Ennis by flying her around the world as
part of her training and racing schedule as she prepares for London
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Staff recognised at Dial-a-Ride Awards 2012
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Transport
For London - 2012-05-22 22:39
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The
excellence and hard work of Dial-a-Ride's drivers, call centre staff and
support teams has been celebrated in the Dial-a-Ride Awards 2012 hosted by
Transport for London (TfL).
Terry's careful planning and attention to detail will ensure that drivers
are well informed of changes to roads and routes and members of Dial-a-Ride
will be able to continue using the service during the Olympic and Paralympic
Games.
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OLYMPIC TORCH RELAY: Olympic champions play
starring role to packed crowds
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than the games - 2012-05-22 22:27
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London
2012London 2012 Olympic Torch RelayPost a comment OLYMPIC champions Amy
Williams and Jason Gardener were among those who carried the flame as the
Olympic torch relay snaked its way from Taunton to Bristol in front of
massive crowds.
Aspring Paralympic sailor Blaire Hannan, 21, lit the cauldron at an
evening celebration attended by thousands at a sun-baked Bristol docks.
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Shelly Woods: People are quick to put medals round
your neck
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Metro
- 2012-05-22 22:01
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Shelly
Woods expects a packed schedule to produce an emotional rollercoaster at the
Paralympics this summer. James Boylan hears all about it.
Shelly Woods expects a packed schedule to produce an emotional
rollercoaster at the Paralympics this summer....PA) If Shelly Woods
fails to win her first Paralympic gold medal in London, it will not be
because she skimped on the personal-sacrifice front ?...
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Athens arrival
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Universal
Sports - 2012-05-22 21:58
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ATHENS, May
17 (Reuters) ? The flame for the London Olympics, which start on July 27
after a 70-day torch relay around Britain, was handed over on Thursday at a
damp ceremony in the marble stadium that hosted the first modern Games in
1896.
hospitality and welcome that you and your country have extended to us,
particularly for laying on the British weather this evening,? said Coe, who
spoke after the heavens eased off and umbrellas were folded away. ?Like the
Olympic and Paralympic
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Golden year for London as it scoops the World's
Ultimate Sports City Award
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London
& Partners - 2012-05-22 21:32
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Tuesday 22
May 2012 The win marks the first time that London has taken home the ?Gold'
top position, having come third in the 2010 table. The capital beat off other
international sporting destinations including Melbourne which came second,
Sydney which was third and New York and Manchester all within the top five.
It's been seven years since the city won the right to stage the 2012
Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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Lords debates London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic
Games
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United
Kingdom Parliament - 2012-05-22 21:24
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Yesterday
marked 100 days until the start of the Paralympics and the House of Lords
discuss the success of the Olympic Park and the legacy of the games.
Yesterday marked 100 days until the start of the Paralympics and
the House of Lords discuss the success of the Olympic Park and the legacy of
the games.Baroness Garden of Frognal (Liberal Democrat) opened the debate by
highlighting the three key
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Olympics on a plate
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IC
Cheshire Online - 2012-05-22 21:24
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A SEREIES
of number plates with an Olympic theme is to be sold off next month in the
run up to the London games. The DVLA sale will include the likes of MEN 100M
and RUN 100M.
Lord Coe, chairman of London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and
Paralympic Games (LOCOG), and London Mayor Boris Johnson have been
accounted for with SEB 60E (£900) and BOR 15X (£300).
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Gold medallist Jonathan Edwards tops out Olympic
Games Terminal
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Mace
- 2012-05-22 21:09
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You are
here: Home » Media Centre » | More Gold medallist Jonathan Edwards tops out
Olympic Games Terminal The Games Terminal is expected to welcome
Nick Cole, Head of Olympic and Paralympic Planning at Heathrow
added:
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Opting out of Sunday working during the Olympics -
what employers need to know
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Personnel
Today - 2012-05-22 21:02
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Earlier
this month, for large shops during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Although
it is a temporary move, employers still need to plan ahead and consider what
they should do if their staff wish to opt out of Sunday working.
Earlier this month, for large shops during the Olympic and Paralympic
Games....This restriction is being lifted for eight Sundays during the
Olympic and Paralympic Games: from Sunday 22 July to Sunday 9
September inclusive....Depending on when the notice is given during this
time, the employee's opt-out of Sunday working will cover all or just some of
the eight Sundays during the Olympic and Paralympic...
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Helicopter goes to school
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Timaru
Herald - 2012-05-22 20:45
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Timaru's
Oceanview Heights students received a visitor from on high yesterday when the
Westpac rescue helicopter and chopper ambassador Paralympian swimmer Sophie
Pascoe dropped in for a visit.
Timaru's Oceanview Heights students received a visitor from on high
yesterday when the Westpac rescue helicopter and chopper ambassador Paralympian
swimmer Sophie Pascoe dropped in for a visit.The chopper crew and their
passenger undertook a trio of
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Checking in with Kari Miller, U.S. Paralympian
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Kosmala Gets Her London Shot At 70
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ToowoombaNews.com.au
- 2012-05-22 20:36
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While most
of her contemporaries are enjoying retirement, shooter Libby Kosmala will be
boarding a plane bound for a record 11th Paralympic Games at age 70.
While most of her contemporaries are enjoying retirement, shooter Libby
Kosmala will be boarding a plane bound for a record 11th Paralympic
Games at age 70.The winner of nine Paralympic gold medals, Kosmala was
on Tuesday named in a strong six-member
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Chopper makes a flying visit
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Ashburton
Guardian - 2012-05-22 20:25
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The Westpac
Rescue Helicopter isn't usually greeted by excited chatter. But that was the
case yesterday morning as it landed at Allenton School while the whole school
watched on.
And on board the chopper was a special guest, Christchurch based Paralympic
swimmer Sophie Pascoe, a Westpac Rescue Helicopter ambassador, who was
heading straight back to the pool afterwards to continue training as the
countdown has now passed 100
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BT PWC 2012: Pistorius looking ominous ahead of
biggest year
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than the games - 2012-05-22 20:22
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BT
Paralympic World CupParalympicsPost a comment THE FASTEST man on no legs
began the biggest season of his life in imperious fashion as he cruised to
victory at the BT Paralympic World Cup.
BT Paralympic World CupParalympicsPost a comment THE FASTEST man on
no legs began the biggest season of his life in imperious fashion as he
cruised to victory at the BT Paralympic World Cup.BLADE
RUNNER:...Oscar Pistorius was in top form as he claimed BT Paralympic
World Cup gold in Manchester In 2012 Oscar Pistorius is set to be the only man
to compete at both the Olympics and Paralympics...
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Cities Not to Be Missed This Summer
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Ezine
Articles - 2012-05-22 19:50
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Many
European cities merit visits, and even repeat visits. This makes it
particularly hard to decide where to go on holiday. An easy way of making up
your mind is to base your decision on what's going on in certain places
around the world.
celebrations, the Olympic Games, and the Paralympics.Any visitor to
London should take in the city's skyline by taking a ride on the London Eye.
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Pistorious victorious
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MSN
UK - 2012-05-22 19:44
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Oscar
Pistorius attempted to seal an historic Olympic place by maintaining his
winning record at the BT Paralympic World Cup in Manchester
Oscar Pistorius attempted to seal an historic Olympic place by maintaining
his winning record at the BT Paralympic World Cup in Manchester.
...today.
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From Stadium to Street
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Nouse.co.uk
- 2012-05-22 19:38
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?Obviously
the Olympics is about sport but not everyone likes sport so we also tried to
do other kinds of projects?. Before talking to Francesca Strange, I thought
the Olympics was just about sport.
We were split into teams of five and throughout the two years we have been
running community projects to benefit our local area, which have been based
on Olympic and Paralympic values....It?s a personal development
programme, which has improved our leadership skills so that we are able to
become Games Makers and volunteer at the Olympics and Paralympics...
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One Rower?s Blind Ambition
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Nouse.co.uk
- 2012-05-22 19:38
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Naomi
Riches, Olympic bronze medal winner at Beijing in 2008, hopes to race with
her four other crew mates this summer to represent the best British rowing
can offer. This year she wishes to not only medal in her final, but to win
it.
career began, Naomi competed at the Beijing Paralympic Games....The
events at Beijing were special with rowing making its first appearance on the
Paralympic programme. ?Beijing was a much smaller affair in terms of
athletes, 108 rowers and coxes competing...
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A Cultural iMovement
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Nouse.co.uk
- 2012-05-22 19:38
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Five years,
14,000 participating artists, over a million members of the public and £2.6
million of public funding: from whatever angle it is viewed, Yorkshire?s
cultural Olympiad programme is vastly ambitious.
Five years, 14,000 participating artists, over a million members of the
public and £2.6 million of public funding: from whatever angle it is viewed,
Yorkshire?s cultural Olympiad programme is vastly ambitious.Every region and
nation in the UK has,
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Smyth close to achieving Olympic dream
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BBC
- 2012-05-22 19:29
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Paralympic
athletics star Jason Smyth edges closer to qualifying for the Olympic Games
100m. Like South African Oscar Pistorius, Smyth's main career ambition is to
compete at both this year's Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.
Paralympic athletics star Jason Smyth edges closer to
qualifying for the Olympic Games 100m....Like South African Oscar Pistorius,
Smyth's main career ambition is to compete at both this year's Olympic and Paralympic
Games in London.The Northern Irish...
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Cheshire Police to send hundreds of officers to
London for Olympic and Paralympic Games
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Wilmslow
Express - 2012-05-22 19:25
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Hundreds?
of officers from the county's police force are heading to the capital for the
Olympic and Paralympic games. Cheshire Police will provide 232 officers
between June 4 until September 16. Up to 119 officers will be involved on
some days.
Hundreds? of officers from the county's police force are heading to the
capital for the Olympic and Paralympic games.
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Newsflash! Queen Elizabeth in surprise visit to
China
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Cheapflights.co.uk
- 2012-05-22 19:16
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Fresh from
the Chelsea Flower Show, Queen Elizabeth*, our favourite ambassador for the
United Kingdom, broke away from preparations for the Diamond Jubilee and made
a quick visit to Shanghai!
and join in with the celebrations for the Diamond Jubilee, Olympics and Paralympic
Games.
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What's in the Mansfield Chad this week?
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Chad
- 2012-05-22 19:14
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Published
on Tuesday 22 May 2012 17:38 WEDNESDAY'S Chad is the place to go for all the
top local news, entertainment and sport, as well as some fantastic deals for
readers.
In sport, there is all the latest from Stags, our Olympic and Paralympic
hopefuls, Sutton Sting and a round-up of the latest cricket news.
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Drogba: I am leaving Chelsea
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MSN
UK - 2012-05-22 19:01
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Didier
Drogba has today confirmed that he is leaving Chelsea Football Club. He said:
"I wanted to put an end to all the speculation and confirm that I am
leaving Chelsea.
Oscar Pistorius attempted to seal an historic Olympic place by maintaining
his winning record at the BT Paralympic World Cup in Manchester today
Thanks for being one of the first people to vote.
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At last! London basks in the long-awaited sunshine
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Free
Ads London - 2012-05-22 19:00
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A free
display of the 12 specially commissioned posters for the London 2012 Olympic
and Paralympic Games(1). Official London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Poster
Display at Tate Britain ...
A free display of the 12 specially commissioned posters for the London
2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games(1)....Official London 2012 Olympic
and Paralympic Poster Display at Tate Britain ...
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Beautiful Brick Lane mural covered up by Tower
Hamlets mayor's banner
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Free
Ads London - 2012-05-22 19:00
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News -
London news The vinyl banner promoting the area?s new status as ?Curry
Capital 2012? covered the image of a crane by Belgian artist Peter Roa on the
side of a building near Brick Lane.
It was removed early this morning around 7am.? The council previously said
the banners would be ?removed after the Olympic and Paralympic Games?.
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Ballard sets new 100m world best
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North
Korea Times - 2012-05-22 18:46
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Britain's
Graeme Ballard continued his superb early-season form with a 100m world
record at the Paralympic World Cup in Manchester. Ballard, 32, who has
cerebral palsy, beat the previous best of 12.15 seconds with a time of 11.98
to win in style.
Britain's Graeme Ballard continued his superb early-season form with a
100m world record at the Paralympic World Cup in Manchester.
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UK slackline champ welcomes Olympic flame from on
high
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Swindon
Link - 2012-05-22 18:38
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It?s not
just the Torchbearers who are limbering up for action in Swindon on Wednesday
23 May ? plucky Jacob Hirsch-Holland is all set to reach new heights with
some spellbinding athletic feats.
West create spectacular outdoor performances in celebration of the London
2012 Olympic and Paralympic Sailing events.
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Torch Relay to Visit Dunster Castle and the Taw
Bridge on Journey...
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PRWeb
- 2012-05-22 18:37
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Today the
London 2012 ? presented by Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung ? will travel
from Exeter and end in Taunton. The Olympic Flame will travel 135.30 miles
through 23 communities.
Today the London 2012 ? presented by Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung ?
will travel from Exeter and end in Taunton. The Olympic Flame will travel
135.30 miles through 23 communities.Torch Relay to visit Dunster Castle and
the Taw Bridge on journey
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James Bond, Queen Elizabeth team up for Olympics
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Standard
Examiner - 2012-05-22 18:32
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LONDON --
Bond. James Bond. Elizabeth. Queen Elizabeth II. Actor Daniel Craig and Her
Majesty the Queen are starring together in a short film to open the Summer
Olympics in London.
Close on the heels of the Games of the XXX Olympiad will be the Paralympics
(Aug.
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On your marks for Olympics
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stuff.co.nz
- 2012-05-22 18:26
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The London
Olympic Games are playing havoc with travel patterns, sending bookings
soaring and crashing around the event.
The managing director of Australian travel firm Creative Holidays, Paul
McGrath, says the remainder of 2012, after the Olympic and Paralympic
period from July 27 to September 9, could be something of a writeoff.
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London 2012 Olympic Ticket Design Revealed
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Complex
- 2012-05-22 18:25
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With the
2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games just around the corner, LOCOG recently
unveiled London's official ticket design by Futurebrand. Broken down by
pictograms, each ticket features a specific color representing a different
sporting venue.
With the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games just around the corner,
LOCOG recently unveiled London's official ticket design by Futurebrand.
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Ballard sets new 100m world best
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Kenya
Star - 2012-05-22 18:25
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Britain's
Graeme Ballard continued his superb early-season form with a 100m world
record at the Paralympic World Cup in Manchester. Ballard, 32, who has
cerebral palsy, beat the previous best of 12.15 seconds with a time of 11.98
to win in style.
Britain's Graeme Ballard continued his superb early-season form with a
100m world record at the Paralympic World Cup in Manchester.
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Paralympians deserve our support despite Atos
sponsorship of the Games | Sue Marsh
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Albuquerque
Express - 2012-05-22 18:22
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I love the
Olympics. One of my earliest memories is of the entire family setting alarms
for 4am to watch Robin Cousins win gold in the ice skating. We always watched
every event, from archery to synchronised swimming.
I love the Olympics. One of my earliest memories is of the entire family
setting alarms for 4am to watch Robin Cousins win gold in the ice skating. We
always watched every event, from archery to synchronised swimming.I love the
superhuman excellence,
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How Kenya produces top athletes
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BBC
- 2012-05-22 18:15
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Some
Olympic teams will be based in the west of England to train ahead of the 2012
Olympic Games in London. Bristol has been chosen as a training venue for
Kenyan Olympic and Paralympic athletes before they move to the Olympic
village.
Bristol has been chosen as a training venue for Kenyan Olympic and Paralympic
athletes before they move to the Olympic village.BBC Points West's David
Passmore has visited Kenya to find out why the country produces so many
champions.
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Review: Channel 4's Comedy Showcase at the Comedy
Store
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Spoonfed
- 2012-05-22 18:03
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Stevie
Martin reviews the 5th Channel 4 Comedy Showcase featuring the best
up-and-coming talent on the UK circuit, including Joe Lycett, Pat Cahill and
Fumbi. The Comedy Store always draws a good crowd and last night's Channel 4
Showcase was no different.
He accidentally backs himself into a corner with an ill thought-out Paralympics
gag that is taken the wrong way and has to waste valuable joke time digging
himself out of a hole.
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Hotelzon presents detailing trends for corporate
hotel bookings and demand
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Focus
on Travel News - 2012-05-22 17:59
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Hotelzon,
the IT specialist and provider of the world?s largest online hotel inventory,
has released its latest data set detailing trends for corporate hotel
bookings and demand.
It will be interesting to see the next data set for the UK in particular,
and to see the effects of the Olympic and Paralympic Games on the
capital and the other cities in the UK.? Hotelzon is a specialist technology
and software development for the
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Newry
Democrat - 2012-05-22 17:43
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LAURENCE
McGivern competing for Ireland. ROSTREVOR'S Laurence McGivern faces an
agonising wait to see if he will be selected to compete in the Olympic Games
in London.
until Thursday, June 28 when the Irish Paralympic Council of
Ireland will announce the final team for the forthcoming Paralympic Games.And
McGivern is excited about being so close to become the first Newry and Mourne
representative at the
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Catholics invited to lead 2012 celebrations
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Independent
Catholic News - 2012-05-22 17:41
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Following
the successful street parties that took place to mark the wedding of Prince
William to Kate Middleton last year, hundreds of local
These opportunities are of course round the corner with the Diamond
Jubilee only days away and the Olympic and Paralympic Games weeks
away.? Cathedrals, parishes, schools and churches, working together wherever
possible, are all planning to take
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Thomas Newman to score 'Skyfall' (@ 5:21 pm by The
Shark)
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MI6
- 2012-05-22 17:39
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- 05:49 PM
Quote Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today announced that composer
Thomas Newman will score the 23rd James Bond film, SKYFALL. ?We are delighted
to confirm that Thomas Newman will score SKYFALL.
Newman takes over musical duties from David Arnold who is currently Music
Director of the London Olympic and Paralympic closing ceremonies.
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Pistorius victorious
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Sky
Sports - 2012-05-22 17:35
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Olympic
hopeful Oscar Pistorius posted victory over 200m at the BT Paralympic World
Cup on Tuesday. The South African double amputee clocked 22.08 seconds into a
headwind to win the T42/43/44 200 metres at Manchester's Regional Arena with
ease.
Olympic hopeful Oscar Pistorius posted victory over 200m at the BT Paralympic
World Cup on Tuesday....That would finally be enough to satisfy the South
African Federation he is worth a place on the team for the Olympics and make
him the first amputee athlete to compete at both the Olympic and Paralympic...
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Sports Commission happy with Olympics preparation
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Voice
of Nigeria - 2012-05-22 17:34
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Nigerians
have been assured of at least five gold medals in the paralympic games which
are scheduled to commence in August shortly after the Olympics in London.
Nigerians have been assured of at least five gold medals in the paralympic
games which are scheduled to commence in August shortly after the Olympics in
London.It is barely two months to the commencement of the games and the
Director General,
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London 2012 Beckons For Durham University Fencer
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Sky
Tyne and Wear - 2012-05-22 17:20
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Durham
University Law student Gemma Collis has qualified for the London 2012
Paralympics in
Durham University Law student Gemma Collis has qualified for the London
2012 Paralympics in. ...Fencing.
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New standards guide UK?s biggest ever temporary
water supply for the Games - 22 May 2012
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Atkins
- 2012-05-22 17:17
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Work is
underway to deliver the UK?s biggest ever temporary water supply project in
time for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Work is underway to deliver the UK?s biggest ever temporary water supply
project in time for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.The
project, for which Atkins carried out the outline designs, involves
installing over 45km of temporary
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Africa APC Defends Division of Continent Into
Communities
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Kenya
Star - 2012-05-22 17:17
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Africa: APC
Defends Division of Continent Into Communities Luanda - The secretary general
of African Paralympics Committee (APC), Rodrigo Berjano,
The secretary general of African Paralympics Committee (APC),
Rodrigo Berjano,...said Monday in Luanda that one of the main proposals to
amend the statutes of the organisation is the division of the continent in
communities, against the current seven
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Olympics Tickets Revealed
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Huffington
Post UK - 2012-05-22 17:14
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The ticket
design for the London 2012 Olympics has been unveiled, the multi-coloured
slips a timely taster of the rapidly approaching Games.
Take a look at the design for the Paralympic Games below.
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Douglas Alexander tours Olympic training venue in
Dagenham
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Barking
& Dagenham Post - 2012-05-22 17:13
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John
Phillips , Senior Reporter Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Mr Alexander said: ?The Olympics and Paralympics have provided a
great chance to tackle the long-term challenges across this part of London.
?The investment that comes with the 2012 Games is giving us the chance to
create new jobs, opportunities for
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Paralympians deserve our support despite Atos
sponsorship of the Games
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Guardian
- 2012-05-22 17:11
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Celebrating
the superhuman feats of disabled people at the Games is the best riposte to
Atos Healthcare's 'arrogant' deal
Celebrating the superhuman feats of disabled people at the Games is the
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Athletes look back on fine year
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Fife
Today - 2012-05-22 17:11
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Published
on Tuesday 22 May 2012 17:00 THE 35th annual general meeting of Disability
Sport Fife (DSF) was held at the Fife Sports Institute, with 50 athletes,
coaches, member organisation representatives and families in attendance.
The year of 2012 is a hugely important time for disability sport, with the
Paralympic Games being held in London....This would maintain an
outstanding record where the association has been represented at every Paralympic
Games since 1984.
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Swimming star sings praises of rescue service
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The
Press NZ - 2012-05-22 17:09
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Christchurch
swimming star Sophie Pascoe arrived in a Westpac rescue helicopter at
Cotswold School yesterday. Pascoe, the Westpac Chopper Ambassador, flew to
the school to raise awareness for the Westpac Chopper Appeal 2012.
Pascoe, 19, recently secured her place in the New Zealand London Paralympics
team with world record-breaking performances at the British Disability
Championships in England.
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