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Welcome to the August 2011 issue of the WSA e-newsletter.
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Uncertainty continues over future of the 2012 Olympics Stadium
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High Court judge, Mr Justice Collins, has granted permission for Tottenham Hotspur and Leyton Orient to seek a judicial review into the process by which West Ham United were chosen as the preferred bidder to takeover the Olympic Stadium at the end of the 2012 London games... more
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Thomas secures world ranking ahead of london 2012
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Jacob Thomas, from Pembroke, and his Great Britain team-mates within the BC3 classification Pair secured the highest World Ranking for their team when they finished 6th at the Boccia World Cup on the 22nd August... more
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Sport Wales seek nominations for coach of the year award
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From the very best at grass-roots to gold medal glory, Sport Wales is on the lookout for the nation’s sporting heroes. The people of Wales are being called upon to nominate coaches and volunteers for The Sport Wales Coach of the Year Awards 2011...more
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life expectancy can be boosted by just fiveteen minutes of daily exercise
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A mass study by the Taiwan Department of Health between 1996 and 2008 has concluded an individual's life expectancy can be boosted by up to three years by just fifteen minutes of daily exercise... more
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International Wheelchair Rugby set to descend on Cardiff
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Cardiff will be the location for the 2011 Wheelchair Rugby GB Cup when Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR) plays host to an international event in the build up to 2012... more
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Guidance on the equality duty for the Welsh public sector
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he Welsh Government has introduced a set of specific duties for devolved public authorities in Wales to help in their better performance of the general duty under the Equality Act 2010... more
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UK Athletics confirms it will bid for the 2017 IAAF World Athletics Championships
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Despite continued uncertainty over the future of the Olympic stadium, UK Athletics recently confirmed that it will bid to host the 2017 IAAF World Athletics Championships at the Stadium with the full backing of the UK Government and Mayor of London... more
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Nominations sought for Parliamentarian of the Year
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The Sport and Recreation Alliance is looking for the MPs and Members of the House of Lords who deserve to be recognised for their efforts to promote and protect the interests of sport and recreation in 2011, and is seeking nominations...more
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Glyndwr University purchases Wrexham's Racecourse Ground stadium
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Wrexham's Racecourse Ground stadium and Colliers Park, the home ground and training facility of Wrexham Football Club, has been purchased by Glyndwr University in a move to try to safeguard the future of both facilities for students, local residents, and the town of Wrexham... more
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London riots force beach volleyball test event to finish early
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As a result of the recent London riots, organizers of the beach volley ball test event at Horse Guards Parade, were forced to reschedule the competition to ensure play was completed by 7.15pm, and athletes and spectators were able to return home before nightfall... more
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Ramblers urge ambulance trusts not to abandon OS grid references
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| The ramblers Association has begun a publicity campaign urging ambulance trusts not to abandon the use of OS grid references for casualty location. It appears their research has uncovered situations where ambulances have been delayed because of a lack of software or inadequate training to interpret OS grid references... more |
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Bridgend's Thomas ia amongst the first athletes selected for 2012
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With just over a year to go to the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympic Games, the British Paralympic Association (BPA) have announced the selection of the first athletes who will compete for Great Britain at London 2012... more
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Chinese Weightlifting Team choose North Wales for their pre Olympics training camp
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The Welsh Government and Anglo-Chinese Sports and Culture Association (ACSCA) in partnership with Bangor University, Welsh Weightlifting Federation, Gwynedd Council and Sport Wales have announced that the Chinese Olympic Weightlifting Team will be based in Bangor for their 2011 pre London 2012 training camp... more
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Paul Russell steps down as chair of Glamorgan County Cricket Club
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Ill health has forced Paul Russell to step down as chair of Glamorgan County Cricket Club... more
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UK Anti-Doping publishes it's first annual report
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UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) recently published its first annual report since taking over from UK Sport as the National Anti-Doping Organisation for the UK... more
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New Chief Operating Officer for Swim Wales
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Former Welsh international swimmer, Mark Arnold has been appointed to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer for Swim Wales... more
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