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Passing the baton: Rio 2016 Organizing Committee presents Marvelous Games in the Marvelous City, as Tokyo 2020 looks to the future

11/30/2016

Three months after the marvellous Olympic Games Rio 2016, the Rio organisers were in the future host city of Tokyo this week to pass on their experiences. Representatives of the Tokyo 2020, PyeongChang 2018 and Beijing 2022 Organising Committees and the 2024 Candidate Cities were also there to listen, as well as to learn the lessons from their experiences. Reflecting on outstanding sport, a unique journey and a strong legacy for the city and country, the Rio 2016 team generously shared their knowledge and experience of an event that will allow the Olympic Movement to build on its momentum. Tokyo 2020 organisers were able to benefit from this significant exchange of information to clarify their plans, as they look to the future and 2020.

Taicang to host 2018 World Race Walking Team Champs - IAAF Council Meeting, Day 1

11/30/2016

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The first of the two-day 207th IAAF Council meeting was held today in the Fairmont Hotel chaired by IAAF President Sebastian Coe.

IAAF WORLD ATHLETICS SERIES – HOST CITYCouncil awarded the 2018 IAAF World Race Walking Team Championships to Taicang, China.

PAOK stop the rot with OT triumph over Ventspils

11/30/2016

18 Jordan Sibert (USA) - 25 Darryl Bryant (USA) - PAOK v Ventspils, 2017 Basketball Champions League, Thessaloniki - PAOK Sports Arena(Greece), Regular Season, 30 November 2016

THESSALONIKI (Basketball Champions League) - PAOK snapped a three-game losing streak but needed overtime to do it at home against Ventspils on Wednesday.

Zimbabwe PSL Stars selected

11/30/2016

Castle Lager Premier Soccer League 2016 champions Caps United and runners up FC Platinum players dominated the Soccer Stars of the Year finalists calendar by contributing six players between themselves.

Giants Dynamos and Highlanders weighed in with a player each during a selection process that had 52 panellists who were made up of coaches and their captains as well as journalists from various media houses.

Obodai Sai Ready To Defend WBO Africa Title At Trust Sports Emporium

11/30/2016

Ghana’s WBO Africa Middleweight Champion Obodai Sai has promised to defend his title on Friday against Tanzania’s Ibrahim Tambo at the Trust Emporium aka Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra.

Sai who hails from James Town said he is very fit and ready to knock out his opponent by the sixth round.

Tambo who has also won many fights away from home said he has not come to Ghana as a tourist, by for the WBO Africa title

Nikon becomes an official FINA partner

11/30/2016

FINA has announced its official partnership with Nikon Corporation for the upcoming 13th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) that is to be held from 6th to 11th December 2016, in Windsor, Canada.

As an official FINA partner Nikon will provide, through Nikon Professional Services (NPS), support and services to all media on-site, including equipment inspections, cleaning, and the loaning of equipment.

Brian Vitori’s bowling action comes under review again

11/30/2016

Zimbabwe fast bowler Brian Vitori has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action during the final of the tri-series in Bulawayo on Sunday which Sri Lanka won by six wickets.

The Match Officials’ Report, which was handed over to the Zimbabwe management, cited concerns about the legality of the 26-year-old’s bowling action during the course of the match.

FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 tickets to go on public sale on 1 December 2016

11/30/2016

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With the eight participating countries' routes to glory at the FIFA Confederations Cup Russia 2017 now mapped out, as of Thursday 1 December 2016, 12.00 CET/14.00 MSK time, fans will be able to apply for tickets with just a few mouse clicks on the exclusive sales website FIFA.com/tickets. The sales window will run until 19 January 2017. Tickets for all 16 matches, including category 4 – which is reserved exclusively for Russian residents – will be available for fans who want to watch the 'Tournament of Champions' live at the stadiums.

LaLiga to stage #ElClasico event in JHB

11/30/2016

LaLiga is set to host events in South Africa (Johannesburg), India (Mumbai and New Delhi) and China (Shanghai and Beijing) where, on 3rd December 2016, footballing fans will be able to watch FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.

The five international live viewings will see LaLiga on big screens, hosting interactive activities and other attractions aimed at fans from across globe. Supporters will also be joined by LaLiga ambassadors.

MLS Announces Collaboration with Canada Soccer on Youth Development Initiatives

11/30/2016

MLS, Canada Soccer, and U.S. Soccer agree to amendment of parameters determining the international status of players on MLS club rosters

NEW YORK (November 30, 2016) – In a continued effort to advance its youth development efforts, Major League Soccer today announced key initiatives in collaboration with Canada Soccer including a joint MLS and CSA taskforce to focus on advancement of youth development in Canada and expansion of the Generation adidas program to Canada. In addition, MLS, Canada Soccer, and U.S. Soccer have agreed to modify the parameters that determine a player’s international status on both U.S.-based and Canadian-based MLS club rosters.

InterClube finish Group Phase undefeated, Quarter-Finals pairing set

11/30/2016

8 Nkechi Akashili (NGR) - Groupement Sportif des Pétroliers v First Bank Basketball Club, 2016 FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women Final Round (MOZ), Maputo(Mozambique), Group Phase, 28 November 2016

MAPUTO (FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women 2016) – InterClube de Luanda finished their FIBA Africa Champions Cup for Women 2016 Group A campaign undefeated in four games after beating FAP 70-44 on Wednesday.

Kohli continues surge towards top with career-best third rank in Tests

11/30/2016

India captain Virat Kohli has moved up to a career-best third spot in the latest MRF Tyres ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen after coming up with a useful contribution in his team’s eight-wicket win over England in the third Test in Mohali that helped take a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

The 28-year-old Kohli scored 62 and six not out to move to 833 points, within 14 points of England’s Joe Root in a list led by Australia captain Steve Smith. Starting the series in 15th position, Kohli has risen at a fast pace scoring 405 runs in the three Tests against England.

#ENDviolence day at the FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup Papua New Guinea 2016

11/30/2016

The FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Papua New Guinea does not only showcase the best young female footballers in the world, it also provides a crucial platform for the #ENDviolence campaign focussed on ending violence towards women and children.

The initiative forms part of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup sustainability programme and sets out to develop respect, understanding and tolerance among girls and boys, women and men and the community as a whole, with the overall goal of reducing risk factors associated with gender-based violence in the Pacific.

Confirmed 2017 FIVB Beach Volleyball calendar announced

11/30/2016

Gstaad will be one of four Major Series events in 2017

Lausanne, Switzerland, November 30, 2016 – The calendar of the 2017 edition of the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour was confirmed at a meeting of the World Tour Council on Wednesday with highlights including the 2017 Beach Volleyball World Championships in Vienna, Austria from July 28 to August 6, Swatch Major Series events in Fort Lauderdale, Pore?, Gstaad and Hamburg, a five-star event in Rome and the Swatch Beach Volleyball FIVB World Tour Finals from August 22 to 27 at a venue to be announced in Canada in March.

ASVEL backcourt of Hodge and Nelson light up Muratbey Usak Sportif

11/30/2016

23 Evaldas Kairys (TUR) - 15 Walter Wallace Hodge (FRA) - ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne v Muratbey Usak Sportif, 2017 Basketball Champions League, Villeurbanne - Astroballe(France), Regular Season, 30 November 2016

VILLEURBANNE (Basketball Champions League) - ASVEL's backcourt of Walter Hodge and DeMarcus Nelson proved their status amongst the best in the Basketball Champions League with an 83-69 win over Muratbey Usak Sportif on Wednesday night.

2016 McDan Peace Football Tournament Final: Who win $1,000 - La Court or La Kakramadu?

11/30/2016

All roads lead to the La Salem Park on Friday December 2, 2016 when the finals of the exciting 2016 McDan Peace Football Tournament comes to the climax with two team representing La in the final.

La Kakramadu will face La Court in the crucial final, and it will be an action packed final judging from previous games that have seen real competition and fairplay in football.

Club Africain, AS Sale qualify for FIBA Africa Champions Cup 2016

11/30/2016

Club Africain (TUN), winners of FIBA Africa Champions Cup Zone 1 qualifier. Photo courtesy of Club Africain Facebook

AL HOCEIMA (FIBA Africa Champions Cup 2016) - Tunisia champions Club Africain dominated secured a place in next month's FIBA Africa Champions Cup thanks to a dominating performance at Africa Zone 1 qualifier held in Al Haceima, Morocco.

GBA wishes Tagoe victory against Mznonke in IBO Title Fight

11/30/2016

The board of the Ghana Boxing Authority yesterday visited Emmanuel Tagoe aka Game Boy at the Second Out Gym as he prepares to face South African boxer Mzonke Fana on Friday December 2 at the Bukom Boxing Arena aka the Trust Emporium in Accra.

The board led by its President, Lawyer Peter Zwennes presented some energizing items including crates of eggs and Vital Milk to Tagoe and advised him to be disciplined in the ring and go for glory for Ghana.

Amazon girls claim second straight title in Nigeria South-South 3X3 Basketball Tour

11/30/2016

The Amazon Girls did the repeat at the South-South Zone 3x3 Final.

CALABAR (South-South 3X3 Basketball Tour, Nigeria) – Calabar, the capital of Cross River State of Nigeria, played host to the 2nd edition of the South-South 3X3 Basketball Tour. The event set the stage for the annual Calabar carnival with plenty of action as the Amazon Girls of Delta State retained their title in the women’s category.

Fabulous Fesenko takes Gameday 7 MVP honor

11/30/2016

44 Kyrylo Fesenko (UKR) - Juventus Utena v Sidigas Avellino, 2017 Basketball Champions League, Utena - Utena Arena(Lithuania), Regular Season, 29 November 2016

UTENA (Basketball Champions League) - Just several days ago, Kyrylo Fesenko cut a disappointed picture after a 4-point, 6-rebound effort for Sidigas Avellino in a narrow home defeat to Iberostar Tenerife.

CAF, UNICEF light up Djoungolo

11/29/2016

The Djoungolo Primary School, located in Djoungolo near the Cameroonian capital, Yaounde, came to light on Monday, 28 November 2016 following a visit by a delegation from CAF attending the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon and UNICEF towards promoting the ‘together against the marriage of young girls’ campaign.

The CAF delegation was led by Leodegar Tenga, president of the Organising Committee for Women’s Football with Felicite Tchibindat, resident representative of UNICEF in Cameroon also in attendance.

Déjà vu as Nigeria set up Cameroon final

11/29/2016

Holders Nigeria set up a final meeting with Cameroon after overcoming South Africa 1-0 in their semi-final clash on Tuesday in Limbe.

Striker Desire Oparanozie scored the only goal of the match on 54 minutes to ensure a repeat of the 2014 final in Windhoek, Namibia, which Nigeria won 2-0 for their seventh title.

Tournament of Champions map drawn in Kazan

11/29/2016

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Excitement has gathered pace for the FIFA Confederations Cup as the Official Draw was made on Saturday, held at the Kazan Tennis Academy.

Assisted by two-time Olympic gold medallist Yelena Isinbaeva and five-time Russian Premier League winner Sergey Semak, the draw ceremony revealed who will face who and at which venues in the group phase of the Tournament of Champions, which takes place in Russia from 17 June-2 July 2017.

Nigeria beat Banyana Banyana to reach the final

11/29/2016

Nigeria ............... 1 (54’ Oparanozie)

South Africa ……… 0

29 November 2016 – South Africa lost 1-0 to Nigeria in the semi-final of the 2016 Edition of the CAF African Women’s Cup of Nations on Tuesday in Limbe, Cameroon as the defending champions set up a final clash with the hosts Cameroon who earlier beat Ghana by the same scoreline.

Black Queens of Ghana to play for Bronze Medal at AWC2016

11/29/2016

Ghana’s Black Queens have dashed their hopes of winning the 2016 African Women’s Championship (AWC) after they were beaten by home team, Cameroun with a lone goal in an exciting game watched by an ecstatic crowd who wanted nothing but victory.

The Queens who drew with favourites Nigeria beat Mali in the competition.