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Special Olympics program to inspire hoop dreams - The Queensland Times

30-01-2016 22:05

The Queensland Times
Special Olympics program to inspire hoop dreams
The Queensland Times
HIGH HOPES: Gavin De La Cruz is the new development specialist for the Special Olympics Western Suburbs basketball program. Rob Williams. Related Items. Future Force hoop stars shine at clinic. Local Real Estate. Search for local real estate online now ...

Iraq relish sealing Olympics berth - Gulf Times

30-01-2016 21:40

Daily News & Analysis
Iraq relish sealing Olympics berth
Gulf Times
Iraq midfielders Mustafa Nadhim and Humam Tareq were brimming with joy after qualifying for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro by finishing third at the AFC U-23 Championship on Friday. Having memorably finished fourth at the 2004 Olympics in ...
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Mohammad Asab fails to make the cut for olympics - Deccan Chronicle

30-01-2016 21:27

Deccan Chronicle
Mohammad Asab fails to make the cut for olympics
Deccan Chronicle
UAE's Khaled Alkaabi shot 28 and Fehaid shot 27 to reach the gold medal match-up and claim the two quotas. (Representational image). New Delhi: After securing three successive Rio berths on the first three days of the Asia shooting qualifiers, Saturday ...
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2016 Special Olympics Winter Games to start Sunday at Sugarloaf - Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel

30-01-2016 21:23

Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel
2016 Special Olympics Winter Games to start Sunday at Sugarloaf
Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel
The three-day event will draw 450 athletes to Sugarloaf to compete in events ranging from alpine skiing to snowshoeing. By Lauren Abbate Staff Writer. [email protected] | @Lauren_M_Abbate | (207) 861-9252. Share. facebook · tweet · email. print ...and more »

Olympics-Japanese wrestling champion suffers first loss in 13 years - AOL News

30-01-2016 12:46

AOL News
Olympics-Japanese wrestling champion suffers first loss in 13 years
AOL News
TOKYO, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Triple defending Olympic wrestling champion Kaori Icho presented a window of hope for her Rio Games rivals after losing her first bout in 13 years on Friday to a 21-year-old Mongolian student. The 31-year-old Japanese, who has ...and more »

Sung counting on her experience to handle pressure at Olympics - Times of India

30-01-2016 12:25

Sung counting on her experience to handle pressure at Olympics
Times of India
LUCKNOW: The Chinese shuttlers might continue to be a strong force in women's singles, but World No. 7 Korean Sung Ji Hyun feels she has the experience and skills to handle pressure, which will hold her in good stead at the All England Championship ...and more »

Sania Mirza: Indian tennis ace aims for 2016 Rio Olympics medal - Zee News

30-01-2016 11:25

Zee News
Sania Mirza: Indian tennis ace aims for 2016 Rio Olympics medal
Zee News
Sania will have to decide between Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna as her partner to play in the mixed doubles at Rio Olympics. Last Updated: Saturday, January 30, 2016 - 15:53. 0. Shares. Facebook · Twitter ...and more »

Sung counting on her experience to handle pressure at Olympics - Business Standard

30-01-2016 11:07

Sung counting on her experience to handle pressure at Olympics
Business Standard
The Chinese shuttlers might continue to be a strong force in women's singles, but World No. 7 Korean Sung Ji Hyun feels she has the experience and skills to handle pressure, which will hold her in good stead at the All England Championship and Rio ...and more »

Olympics or Knicks? Kristaps Porzingis torn over summer call - New York Post

30-01-2016 06:22

New York Post
Olympics or Knicks? Kristaps Porzingis torn over summer call
New York Post
Kristaps Porzingis told The Post he will have a big decision on his hands soon. Three days ago, the Latvian National Team was chosen to compete in the Olympic qualifier in Belgrade, Serbia, from July 4-10 with a chance to make it to the Summer Games in ...and more »

Olympics: Three Park City athletes named to Team USA roster for upcoming Youth Games - Salt Lake Tribune

30-01-2016 02:56

Olympics: Three Park City athletes named to Team USA roster for upcoming Youth Games
Salt Lake Tribune
Three Park City youth athletes were named to Team USA's 62-member roster for the upcoming Winter Youth Olympics in Lillehammer, Norway, Feb. 12-21. The 10-day competition is for athletes ages 15 to 18. All 15 disciplines this year will be featured at ...and more »

Special Olympics' Adam Hayes talks about his life-threatening illness - WBAL Baltimore

30-01-2016 00:16

WBAL Baltimore
Special Olympics' Adam Hayes talks about his life-threatening illness
WBAL Baltimore
Adam Hayes talks about the 34 surgeries he's had to endure with his life-threatening illness. He has come four years since his last surgery. Hayes spoke about his support for his fellow Special Olympics athletes. WBAL's Rob Roblin even tells Hayes how ...and more »

Pep Rally for Special Olympics Athletes - stjoechannel.com

30-01-2016 00:03

stjoechannel.com
Pep Rally for Special Olympics Athletes
stjoechannel.com
A show of support took place for a group of Special Olympics athletes in Maryville Friday. Maryville High School hosted a pep rally for the Hounds Special Olympics Basketball Team. The Hounds will play in a Special Olympics Regional Basketball ...and more »