CHELYABINSK, Russia: (AP) – Dutch skaters Koen Verweij and Ireen Wust dominated the first day of the European allround speedskating championships to lead their events after the first two races on Saturday. Verweij won the men s 500 meters, and held on to the overall lead despite finishing fourth in the ...
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ADELBODEN, Switzerland: (AP) – Overall World Cup leader Marcel Hirscher of Austria swept to victory in a giant slalom on Saturday, denying Frenchman Alexis Pinturault an emotional win. Hirscher extended his morning lead to finish in a combined two-run time of 2 minutes, 39.11 seconds, beating Pinturault by 1.13. Pinturault ...
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WASHINGTON (AFP) – Boston was chosen Thursday as the US candidate to host the 2024 Olympics, hopeful of showing the world s finest athletes its determined recovery from the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing tragedy. Boston outclassed Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington in voting by the 15-member US Olympic Committee (USOC) ...
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Pakistan concluded the 2014 Asian Games on a disappointing 25th position, out of 37 countries, having won only five medals in Incheon. The 188-athlete contingent, competing in 23 different sports, was only able to bring back one gold between themselves, won by the women’s cricket team. The Greenshirts, defending champions ...
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INCHEON: The head of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has launched a scathing attack on India over its refusal to enter a cricket team at the Asian Games, saying its decision was “killing” the sport. Twenty20 Cricket was added to the Asian Games programme four years ago as a ...
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China won 151 gold, 109 silver and 83 bronze medals in the mega event. Host South Korea retained their second position with 79 gold 71 silver and 84 bronze medals. Japan remained on third place with 47 gold, 76 silver and 76 bronze medals. Kazakhstan strengthen their fourth place with ...
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On the 11th day of 17th Asian games 2014 in Incheon China strengthen their top position on medal table with total 275 medals. China won 127 gold, 82 silver and 66 bronze medals in the mega event. Host South Korea retained their second position with 54 gold 57 silver and ...
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INCHEON: The Olympic Council of Asia executive board approved Indonesia as the hosts for the 2018 Asian Games on Friday. The Games are finding it increasingly difficult to attract bidders due to the high costs of hosting the event. The continent’s sports leaders had to find a quick replacement after ...
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