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FIFA U-17 World Cup: Vice president gives SAS pass mark - Triumph

Devon businessman's brush with success - Express & Echo

Sports Person of the Year awards - Aberdeen City

Sports Development: NSC Sets 2009 - 2012 Targets - LeadershipNigeria

Union criticises Wirral Council for banning leisure petitions in ... - Wirral News

Sports Centres Headlines

Sports Person of the Year awards (Aberdeen City Council News)

Nominations are being sought for the 2008 Sports Person of the Year awards, which recognise excellence in sport and showcase the sporting talent of Aberdeen City and Shire. 2009/01/09 00:00:00

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Nigeria: Sports Development - NSC Sets 2009 - 2012 Targets (AllAfrica.com)

Given the role of sports in the successful implementation of the seven point agenda and the realization of the vision 20-20 of the federal government headed by president Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, the National Sports Commission said its policy thrust in 2009 would be to consciously reposition sports from purely social and recreational activity to an instrument for effective national socio-economic ...

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Viet Nam cuts cost of tours by 30-50% (Asia News Network)

In a move to attract more tourists, prices for many tours throughout Viet Nam will drop by 30 to 50 per cent until September. This is one of the initiatives to boost tourism by Tran Chien Thang, deputy minister of culture, sports and tourism.

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Gambling industry ordered to help treat addicts (Morning Star)

THE government announced on Tuesday that the gambling industry will be forced to contribute to helplines and treatment centres for addicted gamblers.

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Icy conditions frustrate Glover (BBC News)

Port Vale manager Dean Glover says he is frustrated with the disruptions being caused to the Valiants' training sessions because of the cold weather.

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