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Universiade Village swings open for business
SHENZHEN, August 7, 2011 - With only five days left until the official start of Universiade 2011, the Athletes' Village was officially opened yesterday evening in a ceremony that included FISU President George E. Killian, Shenzhen Mayor Xu Qin, and several other government and organisation executives
Difficult times for journalists in London
LONDON, August 5, 2011 - "London Prepares" is the series of test competitions carried out one year prior to the London 2012 Olympic Games. Prepared by the Olympic organizers, the tests also include addressing the working conditions for the journalists.
Battle lines drawn in media row with English leagues
LONDON,August 4,2011- Negotiations over a new match coverage agreement between English-based media organizations on one side and the Premier League and Football League on the other have broken down – with the start of the new domestic season a mere days away.
London 2012 legacy programme reaches 12 million children
From the IOC, LAUSANNE, 2011 - London 2012's International Inspiration sports legacy programme has achieved its vision of reaching 12 million children and young people around the world. The programme is currently reaching children in 17 countries around the world, particularly in developing countries.
Pele denies fight with Brazilian football boss
It's not true - I am ok with him: Pele insists there is no fight between him and Brazilian Football Confederation President and World Cup Organising Committee,Ricardo Teixeira. Here they are pictured after the Preliminary Draw of the 2014 FIFA World Cup on July 30, 2011 in Rio de Janeiro.