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2009 Kaohsiung: Construction Update
Construction work on the World Games Stadium in Kaohsiung advances well. Mayor Chen Chu was the master of ceremonies when the last beam was added to the roofing structure.
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IWGA President: Speaks Up On 2013
In an interview with the German sports news agency SID, IWGA President Ron Froehlich speaks up on the award of The World Games 2013 to Duisburg and Duesseldorf. An excerpt from the interview ...
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Olympic Charter: Rule 51
11 Apr 2008
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While freedom of expression is a basic and undeniable human right, the application of the Olympic Charter's Rule 51.3 is "a matter of common sense", says IOC President Jacques Rogge.
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CAS: New President
03 Apr 2008
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Italian lawyer Mino Auletta is elected president of the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Auletta received a majority of the votes at the meeting of the 19 members of the court's governing body. At least ten votes were needed to win.
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Aiming Higher: Part III
30 Apr 2008
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The third of a four-part series on the sports of The World Games which haven been shortlisted by the IOC for inclusion into the Olympic Program. An excerpt from an article published in South Africa.
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Aiming Higher: Part II
29 Apr 2008
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The second of a four-part series on the sports of The World Games which haven been shortlisted by the IOC for inclusion into the Olympic Program. From the World Karate Federation's official website!
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Fortius: Daisuke Midote, JPN
13 May 2005
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You try lifting two tons on an empty stomach! While food can be a performance tool, renouncing breakfast can also make the difference. It did for Daisuke Midote, JPN, in the powerlifting at The World Games 2001 Akita.
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Citius: Chad Hedrick, USA
02 May 2005
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A LONE STAR SPORTS ICON! An exceptional athlete! … A highly competitive individual! … A man who thrives on rewriting the annals of a sport! … Born, raised and residing in Texas! It's not Lance Armstrong!
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Altius: Anna Dogonadze, GER
15 Mar 2005
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Anna Dogonadze won the bronze at The World Games 1997 Lahti in women’s individual trampoline for herself and her native Georgia. When trampoline premiered in the Sydney 2000 Olympics, Anna competed for Germany.
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