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Kuwait nominates Al-Musallam for FINA presidency
KUWAIT CITY, July 2: Head of Kuwait Swimming Federation Sheikh Khaled Al-Badr Al-Sabah says the federation has officially nominated the…
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Kuwait chief lawmaker receives Olympics-bound marksmen
The Speaker of the National Assembly receives Kuwaiti archers who qualified for the Tokyo Olympics. KUWAIT CITY, Dec 9, (KUNA):…
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Tokyo Olympics costs hit almost $25 billion – may go higher
Organizers reviewing all operational costs TOKYO, Oct 9, (AP): The price tag keeps soaring for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics despite…
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Landmarks illuminated as Tokyo celebrates 2 yrs until Olympics
Organisers feel the heat two years out from Games TOKYO, July 24, (RTRS): Famous landmarks across Japan were illuminated simultaneously…
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Kuwait wins medals at Special Olympics IX MENA
Kuwait won 15 more medals in the competitions of Special Olympics IX MENA being held in Abu Dhabi. The team…
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Putin’s thirst for Oly victory backfires with possible ban – ‘Huge blow to Russian sport’
MOSCOW, Dec 4, (AFP): Vladimir Putin has staked Russia’s prestige — and his own reputation — on sporting achievements but…
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‘Kuwait to sue IOC for $1 billion’ – Rio unlikely
KUWAIT CITY, June 23, (Agencies): Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Al-Humoud Al-Sabah said…
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Brazil takes Rio flame on 100-day countdown
ATHENS, April 27, (AFP): Greece on Wednesday handed the Olympic flame over to Rio Games officials setting off the 100-day…
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IOC says ready to sign draft Kuwait deals to lift ban
BERLIN, March 24, (RTRS): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is ready to sign either of two draft deals it says…
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