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17-11-2008 (UNESCO) - UNESCO promoted the fundamental values of sport, education and culture at the 6th World Forum on Sport, Education and Culture in Busan (Republic of Korea), from 25 to 27 September 2008.
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17-11-2008 (UNESCO) - During a round table on health and sport, UNESCO attended a three day workshop on “Health and a Healthy Way of Life in Industrial Regions” during the 2nd European Green Festival in Mariupol, Ukraine, from 6 to 9 June 2008. The event was supported by the Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport (CIGEPS) and the International Association of Traditional Wrestling Sports (IATWS).
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07-11-2008 (UNESCOPRESS) - The Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, and the Director-General of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), David Howman, will host a press conference on Wednesday 12 November at the Organization’s Headquarters in Paris to celebrate the 100th ratification of the International Convention against Doping in Sport (Room IX, 4 p.m.).
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28-09-2008 (UNESCOPRESS) - UNESCO promoted the fundamental values of sport, education and culture at the 6th World Forum on Sport, Education and Culture in Busan (Republic of Korea), from 25 to 27 September 2008
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25-09-2008 (UNESCO) - The International Congress on Sport for Peace and Development was organized by UNESCO and the Jamaican Government in Kingston, Jamaica, from 13 to 16 September 2008. One of its main purposes was to encourage Member States of the Caribbean Community to integrate physical education and sport into their policies, and to enhance their collaboration in this field.
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17-09-2008 (UNESCO) - A round table on “Sport for Development and Peace” was held in Zanzibar (Tanzania), from 8 to 10 September 2008. It brought together governmental authorities and representatives of sports movements, including the National Olympic Committee, to reflect together on the theme “Sport for Development and Peace”, and its role within a multi-sectoral approach.
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12-09-2008 (UNESCOPRESS) - To coincide with the opening of an International Congress on Sport for Development and Peace Whilst in Kingston (Jamaica) on 13 September, the Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, has decided to designate the Jamaican sprinters Usain Bolt and Veronica Campbell-Brown UNESCO Champions for Sport.
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11-09-2008 (UNESCO) - On 2 September 2008, Mr Davaajargal Munkhb, the Mongolian sumo wrestler known professionally as Hakuho, was designated UNESCO Champion for Sport by the Organisation’s Director-General, Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, in recognition of his dedication to UNESCO’s values and ideals.
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11-07-2008 (UNESCOPRESS) - UNESCO and European Athletics – organization of European national athletic federations – announced today they have decided to prolong their successful collaboration. The agreement they signed in 2006 to provide a framework for joint projects in education and youth sport will now run through the 2010 European Athletics Championships.
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28-06-2008 (UNESCO) - 19 years ago, the Stade Français created the Youth tennis tournament Cup, named the BNP Paribas Cup since 2004. Along the years, this event became the "French Open for youngsters of 14 years old and less…". This year's tournament will take place from 7 to 13 July in Paris, France.
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27-06-2008 (UNESCO) - In the UNESCO World Heritage city of Olympia, Greece, on the 17 June 2008, Dr George Anastassopoulos, President of UNESCO’s General Conference, delivered a lecture on UNESCO’s contribution to the advancement of the Olympic Movement at the 48th International Session for Young Participants of the International Olympic Academy (IOC).
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05-06-2008 (UNESCO) - On 22 May 2008, the Committee gathered for an information meeting at UNESCO to reflect on the working paper on “Sport for Peace and Development”.
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03-06-2008 (UNESCOPRESS) - Young Europeans are being invited to join a continent-wide campaign launched today by UNESCO, FC Barcelona and the European Parliament to eradicate violence and racism in sport.
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09-04-2008 (UNESCO) - Every Year since 2001, the UNESCO Breakfast Run has been organised in affiliation with the Paris Marathon and the City of Paris. Koïchiro Matsuura, Director General of UNESCO, along with 2000 other participants took part in the run.
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08-04-2008 (UNESCO) - At the end of March 2008, the Republic of Bashkortostan held a three day presentation at UNESCO Headquarters, showcasing Bashkiri culture. During this celebration UNESCO officials met with Bashkortostan’s Minister of Sport and Culture and a commitment was signed between UNESCO and the Bashkiri authorities to start a museum dedicated to traditional games and sports.
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08-04-2008 (UNESCO) - On 20 March 2008, UNESCO co-organized a conference on traditional sports and games with the International Association on Traditional Wrestling Sports. This conference coincided with the 2nd Asian Belt Wrestling and Ju-jitsu Championships which took place in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from 21 to 25 March 2008.
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11-03-2008 (UNESCO) - UNESCO staff, interns, consultants, permanent delegations, families and friends are invited to participate in the annual UNESCO Friendship Run on Saturday, April 5th 2008 starting at 8:30am.
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22-02-2008 (UNESCO) - On February 21st 2008 at 18h00 the Diambars Association held a press reception at UNESCO Headquarters. The Association’s founders, Patrick Vieira, Jimmy Adjovi-Boco, Bernard Lama, and Saer Saek were on hand to discuss their institute.
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15-02-2008 (UNESCO) - From February 8th to the 17th 2008, UNESCO attended the World Biathlon Championships, at the invitation of their long-time partner, the International Biathlon Union (IBU), in Östersund, Sweden. This year was particularly important as it marked the IBU’s 50th anniversary.
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02-02-2008 (UNESCO) - The First session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Physical Education and Sport (CIGEPS) of 2008 was held from 29 to 31 January at UNESCO Headquarters. This meeting focused on three clear objectives: the election of the Bureau; the set up of three working groups; and the reform of CIGEPS.
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08-01-2008 (UNESCO) - In late November 2007 the 11th annual Soccerex Convention took place in the Gauteng province of South Africa. UNESCO took part in the proceedings with their partner Diambars, to advance the values and vision of sport for peace and development in anticipation of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
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