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Finalists announced for 2024 World Athletics Photograph of the Year 
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Finalists announced for 2024 World Athletics Photograph of the Year 

The three finalists for the Photograph of the Year award have been selected ahead of the World Athletics Awards 2024. From the 114 images that were submitted, a panel of judges – comprising Valerie Adams, Raquel Cavaco Nunes, Mathieu Forget, Pascal Rondeau and Christian Taylor – narrowed the entries to 11 shortlisted images before deciding on the three finalists. Photographers from 46 countries across all six continental areas submitted entries. The shortlisted images will form part of a digital exhibition on the World Athletics website that will go live later this month. The winning photograph will be announced on World Athletics’ platforms as part of the World Athletics Awards 2024. The finalists Mattia Ozbot Mondo Duplantis in pole vault action at the Par...
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In new video, Olympians discuss impacts of climate change on sport 
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In new video, Olympians discuss impacts of climate change on sport 

• Video release coincides with sport panel at UN Climate Change Conference• Athletics Kenya, supported by Minister of Sport, participates in COP29• Sport’s youngest athletes share strong concerns about the climate crisis, latest World Athletics survey shows  Olympians from across the sport of athletics sounded the climate change alarm in a new video released today to coincide with the COP29 United Nations Climate Change Conference which is currently underway in Baku, Azerbaijan. In 'Becoming a Champion for a Better World: Athlete Messages for COP29', Olympians Eliza McCartney (NZL), Sam Mattis (USA), Ajla Del Ponte (SUI), Rhydian Cowley (AUS) and Elena Vallortigara (ITA) share personal experiences of how climate change has impacted their performance and training, explain what it...
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CAF Technical Study Group announces Best 11 of CAF Women’s Champions League Group Stages
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CAF Technical Study Group announces Best 11 of CAF Women’s Champions League Group Stages

Following the conclusion of the ongoing CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024 group stages, CAF’s Technical Study Group (TSG) has officially released the best-performing eleven (11) players. The CAF TSG comprises various African football experts, including coaches, analysts, and technical advisors. The Best 11 is headlined by four AS FAR players, two each from tournament debutants, Edo Queens as well as FC Masar, while Mamelodi Sundowns, University of the Western Cape (UWC) as well as TP Mazembe make up the final 11. AS FAR shot-stopper Khadija ER-Rmichi, with just one concession in the group stages, rightfully earns the goalkeeper position. AS FAR’s Nouhaila Benzina, alongside Shadia Nankya of FC Masar, make up the central pairing, while Edo Queens’ Cordeila Odoma and Kara...
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Road to the Final Mapped Out for CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024
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Road to the Final Mapped Out for CAF Women’s Champions League Morocco 2024

The CAF Women’s Champions League 2024 semifinals will take place on Tuesday, 19 November in Casablanca and El Jadida. The final four teams have advanced after challenging group stage matches. Here’s what you need to know about their journey to the final and what’s at stake this year.  Semifinal Schedule (GMT):  Tuesday, 19 November 2024   14:00: Edo Queens (Nigeria) vs. TP Mazembe (DR Congo) - Larbi Zaouli Stadium, Casablanca  17:00: ASFAR (Morocco) vs. FC Masar (Egypt) – M’Hamed El Abdi Stadium, El Jadida Road to the Final  - ASFAR (Morocco): The 2022 champions remain unbeaten, topping their group with stellar defensive and attacking performances. They aim to retain their title on home soil.  - TP Mazembe (DR Congo): The Congo...
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Bid evaluation reports for 2030 and 2034 editions of FIFA World Cup published
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Bid evaluation reports for 2030 and 2034 editions of FIFA World Cup published

Bidding FIFA Member Associations exceed minimum hosting requirements Evaluation model incorporates key criteria FIFA Member Associations to determine hosts at Extraordinary FIFA Congress  Following a thorough assessment of each bid, including inspection visits to the bidding countries, FIFA has published the bid evaluation reports for the 2030 and 2034 editions of the FIFA World Cup™, which will be submitted to the Extraordinary FIFA Congress being held by video conference on Wednesday, 11 December 2024 to determine the hosts.The documents reflect the comprehensive evaluation model implemented by FIFA, which incorporates a variety of criteria, ranging from infrastructure, services and commercial aspects to event vision, sustainability, and human rights.The bidding process for bot...
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