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Manchester United and Marriott International announce Global Marketing Partnership

2/24/2019

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Members Of Marriott International’s Travel Programme, Marriott Bonvoy, Get Closer To The Action

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, February 21, 2019/ -- Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) (www.Marriott.com) and Manchester United (NYSE:MANU) (https://www.ManUtd.com) today announced a multi-year marketing partnership, giving the 120 million members of the Marriott Bonvoy travel programme exclusive opportunities for once-in-a-lifetime Manchester United football experiences - including the chance to become the club’s Stadium Announcer or Kit Manager for the day. 

The new partnership launches today with a film (https://www.ManUtd.com/en/partners/global/marriott-bonvoy) that features familiar faces from the Manchester United first team and team management, bringing these magical moments to life. 

Manchester United, Group Managing Director, Richard Arnold comments:

“Marriott International is the leader in its field and we’re excited to be partnering with them as Marriott launches its new travel programme, Marriott Bonvoy. Together we look forward to creating some unforgettable moments for Marriott Bonvoy members, inspired by the thrill and excitement that only Manchester United can create for fans around the world.” 
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TIMETABLE CONFIRMED FOR IAAF WORLD RELAYS YOKOHAMA 2019

2/22/2019

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The first day of the IAAF World Relays Yokohama 2019 will climax with the final of the mixed shuttle hurdles relay, one of two new disciplines at the event due to be held on 11-12 May.
The World Relays timetable, published today, also confirms that the final for the mixed 2x2x400m will be held on the first day of action, along with the heats for all 4x100m and 4x400m events.
All other finals will be held on the second day, ending with the men’s 4x100m – which will be of particular interest to the host nation as it is the event in which they hold the Olympic silver and world bronze medals.

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IAAF APPROVES THE APPLICATION OF 21 RUSSIANS TO COMPETE INTERNATIONALLY AS NEUTRAL ATHLETES

2/22/2019

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The IAAF Doping Review Board has agreed that the applications of 21 Russian athletes have met the exceptional eligibility criteria to compete in international competition as neutral athletes in 2019 under competition Rule 22.1A(b) while the Russian national federation (RusAF) remains suspended.
The application process for athletes seeking neutral status in international competitions in 2019 opened in December 2018. The Doping Review Board has prioritised, where possible, applications from athletes wishing to compete in the current indoor season.
The Doping Review Board, which is composed of Robert Hersh (chair), Sylvia Barlag and Antti Pihlakoski, has accepted the applications of the following athletes:

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Chernor Mansaray replaces Bobson as Central Parade boss

2/22/2019

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​Central Parade has officially unveiled Chernor Mansaray as their new head coach replacing sacked Coach, Bobson Sesay.
 
Mansaray has signed a multi-year contract at Parade in what is his second job in the Sierra Leone Premier League just a few days after he decided to quit East End Tigers, who he guided through four league matches.
 
Coach Bobson Sesay was shown the exit door just after four league matches, and a day after their 2-3 home loss against Kamboi Eagles. However, it is said that the club’s executive decision to axe Coach Sesay and the rest of his technical team was due to disciplinary issues and not the team’s poor result against Kamboi Eagles.


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Sierra Leone Players Abroad: ... Abu Bakarr Kargbo scores winner as Bakayoko nets in Coventry winner

2/22/2019

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​Striker, Abu Bakarr Kargbo scored the winner on his return from injury as Berliner AK 07 secured victory over BFC Dynamo in their Bundesliga Nordost league at their Poststadion on Saturday.
 
Kargbo has been out of action since October with a shoulder injury and the match was the Sierra Leonean native’s first appearance since recovering from an injury that has kept him out for three months.
 
The forward winner moved Berliner Athletik Klub 07 (AK07) to second in the log of the German fourth tier league. In England, Coventry City forward Amadou Bakayoko registered his name on the score-sheet in their 3-0 win over his former club Walsall FC at the Ricoh Arena.

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IAAF GLOBAL RUNNING CONFERENCE CHINA 2019 TO FOCUS ON SOCIAL, ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF ROAD RACES

2/22/2019

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The economic, social and environmental impact of road races will be among the key themes discussed at the IAAF Global Running Conference China 2019, set for 31 May-1 June in Lanzhou.
More than 600 attendees, representing much of the international road race industry, are expected to attend the two-day event, which will focus on the positive impacts of road racing on urban settings. Delegates will represent 100 IAAF label races from around the world while nearly 300 attendees will be representing other road races in China, the world’s fastest growing market for recreational running.
Divided into three sessions, the conference programme will consist of a full slate of presentations and panel discussions highlighting the benefits that road races bring to their host cities while also addressing some of the inherent challenges. Some of the topics presenters will discuss include:

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Tokyo 2020 Welcomes TANAKA HOLDINGS as Official Supporter

2/22/2019

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Tokyo, 20 February 2019 – The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020) today welcomed TANAKA HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. (TANAKA) as a Tokyo 2020 Official Supporter, the third domestic tier of the Tokyo 2020 Sponsorship Programme.
The company has been attributed the category “Precious Metals and Jewelry”. Its addition brings the total number of Tokyo 2020 domestic partners to 59*, including 15 Gold Partners, 30 Official Partners and 14 Official Supporters (including one Official Supporter which sponsors only the Paralympic Games), all of whom will play vital roles in the successful delivery of the Games.

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TICKETS TO GO ON SALE FOR ICC WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2020 ON ONE-YEAR-TO-GO MILESTONE

2/22/2019

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Tickets for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Australia 2020 will go on sale to the public on Thursday 21 February 2019 at 1200 midday (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) / 0100 (GMT), coinciding with one-year-to-go until the start of the tournament.
 
Fans can get their tickets to all 23 women’s matches, including the final, at the official tournament website,t20worldcup.com.
 
The seventh edition of the global showpiece event for women’s T20 cricket will take place across Australia from 21 February – 8 March 2020, starting with a spectacular opening when defending champions and hosts Australia take on India under lights at Sydney Showground Stadium on Friday 21 February 2020. The women’s tournament will also feature blockbuster double-header semi-finals at the iconic Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Thursday 5 March 2020.

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Physical Fitness Instructors Course underway at National Sports College

2/22/2019

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A health and physical fitness course is currently underway at the National Sports College (NSC), Winneba for physical instructors as well as keepfit club instructors.
The training course is being organised by the National Sports College in collaboration with the National Sports for All Association of Ghana (NASFAAG).
The session which begun last Monday was officially opened by the Technical Director of the Sports College, Noah Bagerbaseh who mentioned that they were happy to begin the year with the course.
He said as a home of sports development in the country, they would continue to work towards the development of the human resources in the sports industry.
He thanked the participants and resource persons for making the course a reality and encouraged the participants to tap a lot from the knowledge of the resource persons.
Resource persons for the course are; Dr. Emmanuel Sarpong, a lecturer at the University of Education, Winneba and Emmanuel Assasie of the University of Ghana.

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NELSON’S COLUMN TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN100 DAYS-TO-GO WORLD CUP CELEBRATIONS

2/22/2019

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London’s iconic Nelson’s Column played a central role in marking 100 days to go to the greatest ever ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
 
The famous monument in London’s Trafalgar Square became part of a set of giant wickets, as the countdown until the ‘world’s greatest cricket celebration’ officially began. 
 
An array of high-profile figures from the world of sport, governance, culture and entertainment – including Minister for Sport Mims Davies, Sir Alastair Cook, James Anderson OBE, Graeme Swann, Nasser Hussain OBE, Isa Guha, Rebecca Adlington OBE and two-time ICC Cricket World Cup winner Clive Lloyd CBE – were in attendance with celebrity fans Harry Judd and Chris Hughes as the 100-day Trophy Tour of England and Wales got underway.

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FIFA Legends Bebeto and Couto to join FIFA U-20 World Cup draw

2/22/2019

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FIFA Legends Bebeto and Fernando Couto will decide the fate of the 24 FIFA U-20 World Cup 2019 contenders as they join the stage for the Official Draw in Gdynia, Poland, on 24 February.
Bebeto, a winner of the FIFA World Cup™ in 1994 and the FIFA U-20 World Cup 1983, and Couto, who won the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 1989, will be the draw assistants for the ceremony at 17:30 CET in Gdynia Arena.
“Winning the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 1983 was an absolute highlight in my career. This was not only about the matches but the atmosphere, the stadiums and the overall setting. Having such a tremendous football history and tradition, I’m sure Poland will put on a fantastic tournament,” says Bebeto.

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Société Générale in Partnership with Rugby Africa

2/22/2019

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This new partnership is an additional milestone in Société Générale's ongoing commitment to supporting the development and openness of rugby in France and internationally, especially in Africa

PARIS, France, February 19, 2019/ -- Société Générale (www.SocieteGenerale.com) and Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com) have agreed to join forces for the next two years to support the development of rugby in Africa, with a particular emphasis on rugby competitions for women and young athletes. 

This new partnership is an additional milestone in Société Générale's ongoing commitment to supporting the development and openness of rugby in France and internationally, especially in Africa.

Rugby Africa is one of the six regional associations of World Rugby, the international body that oversees the organisation of the Rugby World Cup.

The partnership will focus specifically on:

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Tadesse Abraham wants to bounce back with a victory in Vienna

2/22/2019

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Swiss record holder Tadesse Abraham will run his next marathon in Austria. Organisers of the Vienna City Marathon confirmed the start of the 36 year-old who holds a personal best of 2:06:40 and was runner-up in the European Championships’ marathon in Berlin last summer. Returning to Vienna will be the winner of the race from 2016, Robert Chemosin. Kenneth Keter is another Kenyan who can challenge Tadesse Abraham in the Austrian capital. Including running events at shorter distances staged parallel to the marathon organisers expect more than 40,000 athletes for the 36th edition of the Vienna City Marathon. Entries for this IAAF Gold Label Road Race - the highest category in international road running - are still accepted online at: www.vienna-marathon.com
 
For Tadesse Abraham it is about bouncing back in Vienna. He competed at the Dubai Marathon in January, but did not reach the level he had hoped and trained for. Instead of breaking his personal best he had to be content with a 2:09:50 performance and tenth place in the United Arab Emirates. Since Tadesse Abraham is the fastest runner on the current start list he will run in Vienna with a different goal: „My main aim will be to win the Vienna City Marathon. However I want to run a good time as well,“ said Tadesse Abraham, who could become the first European male winner of the race for 18 years. Back in 2001 Luis Novo of Portugal took the race with 2:10:28. Since then there were only African winners in Vienna.

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Nigeria, South Africa and Ghana qualify for 2019 All African Games

2/20/2019

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Host of the 11th edition of the Total African Women's Cup of Nations Ghana, African champions Nigeria, runners-up South Africa have qualified for the 2019 All African Games women’s football tournament billed for Morocco.

They will be joined by last edition's finalist Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Mali, Zambia and Algeria - all of whom competed at the 2018 African Women's Cup of Nations in Ghana.

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FIFA starts bidding process for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023™

2/20/2019

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As fans eagerly await the start of the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup™, which is due to kick off in Paris on 7 June 2019, FIFA informed all its member associations today about the start of the bidding process for the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.
Member associations will have until 15 March 2019 to submit a completed expression of interest form to FIFA. Nearly a year later, in March 2020, FIFA's Council is expected to appoint the host(s) of the FIFA Women's World Cup.
The key dates of the bidding process are:
15 March 2019: Deadline to submit the completed expression of interest form to FIFA

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CAF PRESIDENT AHMAD COMMENDS NIGER

2/18/2019

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On the eve of the final of the 21st edition of the Total U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Niger 2019, CAF President Ahmad Ahmad and the president of the Nigerian Football Federation (FENIFOOT), Colonel-Major Djibrilla Hima Hamidou held a press briefing in Niamey. 
 
The briefing largely centred on the tournament which climaxes on Sunday, with Mali and Senegal battling for the title, amongst other issues related to African football.
 
Question: How do you explain the enthusiasm of the public in matches after the premature exit of the hosts and what message would you like to convey to the continent as the youth tournaments do not attract huge crowds?

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Roundup of Sunday's, 17th February Matches in the Sierra Leone Premier League

2/18/2019

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FC Kallon strokes hard, Ports Authority stunned and Old Edwardians thrilled*
The drama of the Sierra Leone Premier League has touched every corner of Sierra Leone, and during these moments so far, the passions and emotions of fans are quite irresistible.
Coincidentally, Sunday, 17th February in the calendar of SLPL has been regarded as the day for the away teams. Diamond Stars, Ports Authority and Old Edwardians are all downed in their own turfs after ninety minutes each of footballing actions.
In the Diamond rich district of Kono, flamboyant FC Kallon ran riot just under twenty minutes of first half action as goals from Ibrahim Mansaray and Sallieu Tarawalle forced fans of Diamond Stars to storm the pitch of play and brought the match to an abrupt end with protests, their coach to be dismissed immediately.

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NIGER PASSES THE TORCH TO MAURITANIA

2/18/2019

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Following the final of the 21st edition of the Total U-20 Africa Cup of Nations, Niger 2019 the President of the Nigerien Football Federation (FENIFOOT) Colonel-Major Djibrilla Hima Hamidou passed the torch to Ahmed Yahya, President of the Football Federation of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania (FFRIM). 


Mauritania will host the 22nd edition of the Total U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in 2021 and after the final he addressed the press at the Stade General Seyni Kountche in Niamey.


"My country will host the 22nd edition of the Total U-20 Africa Cup of Nations in 2021. Certainly we will be organizing it for the first time but we’ve known for some time now.”

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MALI SECURE FIRST U-20 TITLE ON PENALTIES

2/18/2019

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Mali beat Senegal 3-2 on penalties to claim their maiden Total U-20 Africa Cup of Nations title following a 1-1 stalemate after extra time in Niamey. 


The Aiglons held their nerves in the pulsating shootouts to hand Senegal their third successive defeat in the final after losing 1-0 at home to Nigeria in 2015 and 2-0 to Zambia two years ago in Lusaka.


Mamoutou Kane's charges started the better opening the score at Stade General Seyni Kountche after fifteen minutes when Boubacar Traore hammered home Hadji Drame's delivery to send strong Malian supporters into wild celebrations.


Traore’s well taken goal was the first time Senegal had conceded the first goal in the tournament.


The Aiglons missed a glories opportunity to extend their lead on 24 minutes Sekou Koita was played through in the box but his weak effort was parried away by Ndiaye.

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Contenders bound for first round exit after FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2019 announcement

2/18/2019

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MIES (Switzerland) – The 40 participating teams (20 men’s and 20 women’s) were divided into 8 pools of 5 - none more difficult than Men’s Pool A featuring last year’s 2 finalists Serbia and the Netherlands besides USA – following the automatic seeding of the 6th edition of the FIBA 3x3 World Cup, which will take place in Amsterdam in exactly 4 months, on June 18-23, 2019.
For the second year in a row, Serbia and the Netherlands will meet as soon as the pool phase. The two 3x3 powerhouses (also both finalists at the World Cup 2017) are in for an early clash with the United States, not to mention South Korea and Turkey. Only the first 2 teams in each pool advance to the quarter finals meaning one of the main contenders in the men’s category will be eliminated in the pool phase. ​

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SIMBA SILENCE RIVALS YANGA IN DERBY

2/18/2019

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Tanzania champions Simba beat archrivals Young Africans 1-0 on Saturday at National Stadium to pick the bragging rights of the Dar derby and also boost their chances of retaining the title.

The victory comes just four days after Simba outclassed Egyptians giants Ahly by the same scoreline at the same venue to revive their hopes of a place at the next round of the Total CAF Champions League.

Rwanda-import Meddie Kagere was the only reason for Simba to cheer loudestr in the unarguably the biggest and most watched game in Tanzania, heading home the only goal from a John Bocco cross in the 71st minute.

Buoyed with their CAF Champions League form, Simba dominated the game, but failed to create clear chances in the first half. Only captain Bocco and midfielder Cletous Chama attempted to score in the opening 20 minutes but their shots went wide. Yanga forward, Amissi Tambwe whose header went wide.

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BUFFALOES WIN INAUGURAL ZAMBIA WOMEN'S CHARITY SHIELD

2/18/2019

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Green Buffaloes have been crowned winners of the inaugural Zambia Women’s League Charity Shield following a 5-4 post-match penalties victory over Indeni Roses on Saturday (16 February 2019) at Sunset Stadium in Lusaka.

The match pitted the Copperbelt Zone League champions, Indeni, and the Midlands League Zone winners, Green Buffaloes, in the battle for the season-opening silverware of the 2019 FAZ Women’s League season.

Buffaloes took the lead in the 24th minute when Rachel Nachula fired-in a long-range shot. But the lead lasted for just ten minutes when Mwaka Mupeta slotted in the ball from close-range thanks to some great work by Msozi Zulu.

The two sides were later separated by post-match penalties that Buffaloes won 5-4 to become the first FAZ Women’s Charity Shield champions after Nachula, Joanna Benaya, Lweendo Chisamu, Mary Mwakapila and Martha Tembo all successfully converted their spot-kicks.

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AEK beat Flamengo in Final to win FIBA Intercontinental Cup

2/18/2019

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RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil) - AEK on Sunday won the FIBA Intercontinental Cup after beating Flamengo in the Final at Carioca 1 Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Under the watchful eye of FIBA President Mr. Horacio Muratore, FIBA COO and Chairman of the Basketball Champions League Mr. Markus Studer, CEO of the Basketball Champions League Mr. Patrick Comninos and FIBA Americas Executive Director Mr. Carlos Alves, AEK registered a 86-70 win over Flamengo to take the top honors.

The team from Greece celebrated by holding the trophy aloft on the top step of the podium.

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WORLD EXPERTS SUPPORTING IAAF'S ELIGIBILITY REGULATIONS FOR ATHLETES WITH DSD AT THE COURT OF ARBITRATION FOR SPORT THIS WEEK

2/18/2019

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The IAAF believes that equal treatment of men and women is not just a formal requirement of its Constitution but that empowering girls and women through athletics is a core value of the organisation, at the heart of what it believes the sport can offer to participants and to the world.  The IAAF is committed to doing everything in its power to realise that value, for the benefit of the sport and of society in general. 



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ANOCA To Support African Athletes To Win Olympic Medals

2/18/2019

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The Association of National Association of Olympic Committees (ANOCA) has initiated a programme to support African countries to improve their medal haul at the next Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan.
As part of the programme, ANOCA has organized a workshop for member countries in Africa zone three in Ougadougou, Burkina Faso designed to boost their performance at the Tokyo Games.
ANOCA will also fund and organize a three-month training camp for all athletes from Africa who will qualify for the 2020 Games.
In addition to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics Scholarship being enjoyed by Africa’s elite athletes, ANOCA has voted an amount of $1 million to support as many athletes as possible from the continent not only to boost their qualification for Tokyo 2020 but to motivate them to win medals for their countries.

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