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Cup of Nations 'beacon of hope' for battered Cameroon economy
AFP, Published on 16/08/2021
» YAOUNDE - The Africa Cup of Nations in January and February is a "beacon of hope" for a Cameroonian economy battered by the coronavirus pandemic and two conflicts, businessmen and traders say.
Farah in spotlight as Bolt bows out at 'iconic' Rio Games
AFP, Published on 20/08/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - Usain Bolt's unprecedented third straight sweep of Olympic sprint titles were just one feat that had International Olympic President Thomas Bach declaring Rio 2016 an "iconic Games" on Saturday.
Olympics chief Bach says troubled Rio Games are "iconic"
AFP, Published on 20/08/2016
» RIO DE JANEIRO - IOC president Thomas Bach said Saturday that the troubled Rio Olympics, marked by financial crisis and empty stadiums, have been "iconic" and Brazil have been "great" hosts.
Lack of exercise runs up $67.5 bn annual health tab: study
AFP, Published on 28/07/2016
» PARIS - Health problems caused by a lack of daily physical exercise cost the world some $67.5 billion (61 billion euros) in 2013 -- more than many countries' GDP, researchers said Thursday.
Wages of sin return to haunt sports barons
AFP, Published on 30/12/2015
» PARIS - Judges and prosecutors trashed the reputations of two of the leading Lords of the Rings in 2015 and criminal charges against Sepp Blatter and Lamine Diack were a warning that sport has got to clean up its act.
Commonwealth Games: Durban poised to win 2022 bid
AFP, Published on 02/09/2015
» AUCKLAND - Durban is set to be officially anointed host of the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Wednesday, making it the first African city to ever host the event.
IOC taking 'firm action' on unpaid workers wages
AFP, Published on 20/02/2014
» The International Olympic Committee said Wednesday it is taking "firm" action with the Russian authorities to ensure all the workers who built the Sochi 2014 facilities are paid in full.
Olympic hosts Japan aiming high at Tokyo 2020
AFP, Published on 23/10/2013
» Japan wants its athletes to double their best-ever medal haul at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but experts warn the debt-laden nation will need to spend big if it is to seize the homefield advantage.
Pakistan cricketers get tax bills for $0.75 mn
AFP, Published on 02/11/2012
» Former Pakistan captains Shahid Afridi and Younis Khan were among four players hit with tax demands totalling more than three quarters of a million dollars on Friday, officials said.