Paralympics: China’s gold rush continues
September 8th, 2012 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 8 (IANS) China kept up its gold-taking momentum here at the Paralympics, boosting its gold total to 83.The Asian giant clinched 13 gold medals Friday, reports Xinhua.Meanwhile, Australian ... Read more...
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Russia’s women’s volleyball coach dies
August 29th, 2012 - 4:13 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, Aug 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The head coach of Russia's women's volleyball team has died, a federation spokesman said. Sergei Ovchinnikov was 43.The cause of death was unclear.Ovchinnikov led the ... Read more...
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Bernardinho to lead Brazil men’s volleyball team until Rio 2016
August 15th, 2012 - 5:11 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Brazil's volleyball confederation (CBV) has said the national men's team coach Bernardinho will keep his job until the 2016 Rio Olympics.Bernardinho, who has held ... Read more...
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Olympics: Late gold rush saves Russia’s blushes ahead of Sochi
August 13th, 2012 - 7:39 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 13 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Seven days after the opening ceremony, the Russians were faced with a nightmare scenario. Three gold medals in the first week left one of the ... Read more...
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Olympic volleyball: Russia beats Britain
July 29th, 2012 - 12:04 am ICT by IANS
London, July 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia's women's volleyball team beat Britain in straight sets in their opening Olympic group stage match here Saturday.Russia prevailed 25-19, 25-10, 25-16 against Britain, who ... Read more...
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Injuries to spikers hurt China’s Olympics medal hopes
July 11th, 2012 - 12:16 am ICT by IANS
Beijing, July 11 (IANS) Again, a Chinese star player was injured. And again, a disappointing fifth finish in the 2012 women's volleyball World Grand Prix Finals, the most important competition ... Read more...
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‘Russia can win Olympic volleyball’
May 29th, 2012 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
Moscow, May 29 (IANS/Ria Novosti) Russian women's volleyball team is still good enough to win the 2012 Olympic Games, said national team player Natalia Obmochaeva."We still need to have a good ... Read more...
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Janice Dickinson ‘doesn’t regret playing a part in dad’s death’
February 3rd, 2011 - 4:54 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 3 (ANI): Actress Janice Dickinson, who admitted to playing a role in her abusive father's death, says she has no regrets over her act.In her autobiography 'No Lifeguard On Duty' ... Read more...
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Penn State Nittany Lions Lift Volleyball Championship Title Once Again
December 19th, 2010 - 8:19 pm ICT by GD
By Madhuri Dey
Dec 19, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Penn State Nittany Lions have done it once again. After last night's win the Penn State ladies volleyball team have achieved their straight fourth win ... Read more...
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Yemen beach volleyballers blame sexy bikini-clad cheerleaders for Asian Games defeat!
November 18th, 2010 - 4:34 pm ICT by ANI
Beijing, Nov 18 (ANI): The Yemeni volleyball team has blamed their defeat in the Asian Games on the bikini-clad cheerleaders performing on the sidelines.The Telegraph quoted Yemen beach volleyballer Adeeb Mahfoudh, as ... Read more...
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Pakistan’s volleyball team gets visa clearance from India
September 15th, 2010 - 6:11 pm ICT by ANI
Lahore, Sept 15 (ANI): Pakistan's volleyball team has secured visa clearance for its players from Indian authorities just two days before the start of the third Asian Central Zone Volleyball Championship, and ... Read more...
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US federal judge says cheerleading is not a sport
July 22nd, 2010 - 6:54 pm ICT by ANI
New York, July 22 (ANI): A federal judge in Connecticut has ruled that competitive cheerleading is not a sport and insisted that Quinnipiac University had failed to provide equal opportunities for its ... Read more...
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Cheerleading Not A Sport? Debate Lands In Court
June 23rd, 2010 - 7:59 pm ICT by GD
By Meena Kar
June 23, (THAINDIAN NEWS) A federal judge has been entrusted with the decision that will determine whether cheerleading is a sport or not. The question arose after a University in ... Read more...
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IOC to assess impact of heavy rain on Rio 2016 Olympics
April 8th, 2010 - 7:55 pm ICT by IANS
Rio de Janeiro, April 8 (DPA) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is set to meet soon with officials of the organising committee of the Rio de Janeiro 2016 Games, to discuss the ... Read more...
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Two more succumb in Pune, blast toll 13 (Second Lead)
February 20th, 2010 - 8:03 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Feb 20 (IANS) A Sudanese student and an Indian business executive injured in the Pune bombing a week ago succumbed to their injuries Saturday, taking to 13 the death toll in ... Read more...
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One more foreigner dead, Pune blast toll 12 (Lead, Changing Dateline)
February 20th, 2010 - 12:33 pm ICT by IANS
Pune, Feb 20 (IANS) A 21-year-old Sudanese student who had been injured in the Feb 13 terror blast here died in a local hospital early Saturday, police said, taking the toll to ... Read more...
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One more foreigner dead, Pune blast toll 12
February 20th, 2010 - 12:02 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 20 (IANS) A 21-year-old Sudanese student died in a hospital here early Saturday, taking the Pune terror blast toll to 12, police said.
Amjad Algo J died at Budhrani Hospital around ... Read more...
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Brush High School Raises Funds For Breast Cancer Research
October 25th, 2009 - 11:55 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Oct 25, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Brush High School in their annual 'Think Pink' event raised around $1000 for research in breast cancer. The volleyball team of the school in association with ... Read more...
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Jonas Silverio: Ex Principal Arrested On Molestation Charges
July 10th, 2009 - 10:10 pm ICT by GD
In an unfortunate incident, Jonas Silverio who is an ex principal has been arrested after it has been charged against him that he has molested three students. 40 year old Jonas Silverio ... Read more...
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Interesting Facts and Figures: Shilpa Shetty
April 17th, 2009 - 1:30 am ICT by Sampurn Wire
Shilpa Shetty; born 8 June 1975, is an Indian film actress and model.Since making her debut in the film Baazigar (1993), she has appeared in nearly 40 Hindi, Tamil, Telugu ... Read more...
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Jon Gosselin Cheating on His Wife?
March 6th, 2009 - 9:30 pm ICT by GD
In recent reports, Jon Gosselin is allegedly cheating on his wife. The star of the hit reality show "Jon & Kate Plus 8" recently moved to a $1.3 million mansion in Pennsylvania ... Read more...
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China steps up security at popular tourist parks
August 13th, 2008 - 4:51 pm ICT by IANS
DPA
Beijing, Aug 13 (DPA) Security at several popular tourists parks in Beijing have been stepped up, with tourists banned from taking lighters and most knives inside, media reported Wednesday. Guards posted at ... Read more...
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Murdered American was volleyball coach’’s relative
August 10th, 2008 - 11:19 am ICT by ANI
Beijing, Aug.10 (ANI): The American man who was killed on Saturday by a deranged Chinese was the father-in-law of the coach of the U.S. men''s volleyball team.
He was identified as Todd ... Read more...
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Relative of US Olympic coach murdered in Beijing (Lead)
August 9th, 2008 - 8:37 pm ICT by IANS
DPA
Beijing, Aug 9 (DPA) A relative of a US Olympic volleyball coach was stabbed to death and two other people injured in Beijing Saturday after a Chinese man attacked them and then ... Read more...
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George W. Bush at the Olympic Opening day
August 9th, 2008 - 6:58 pm ICT by admin
U.S. President George W. Bush attended the opening ceremony with his family. Here are some images of his visit.
BEIJING - AUGUST 08\: US President George W. Bush poses for a photo with ... Read more...
China determined to defend women’s volleyball title
July 17th, 2008 - 3:23 pm ICT by IANS
Xinhua
Beijing, July 17 (Xinhua) Despite a disappointing fifth finish in the just concluded 2008 World Grand Prix, the Chinese women's volleyball team is determined to defend its title at the Beijing Olympics. ... Read more...
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China to fight for pride in Olympic men’s volleyball
July 16th, 2008 - 2:06 pm ICT by IANS
Xinhua
Beijing, July 16 (Xinhua) Back to the Olympic Games after a 24-year absence, the Chinese men's volleyball team is determined to prove that it is not a humble host. The team, ranked ... Read more...
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