Showing posts with label Euro 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Euro 2012. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 27, 2012

London Olympics - 30 days to go

The euphoria of Euro and Wimbledon won't last longer than 8 July when the Wimbledon men's singles final will bring an end to the two on going major sports events taking place now.
But then we wait for the mega event of the year - the London Olympics.

Already there are teams brushing up their gears and taking stock of the energies and talent to exhibit at London 30 days from hence.

and there is something that wasn't there before - the Saudi women athletes that have been allowed for the first time in the history of Saudi Arabia and the Olmpics. This will allow the female talent from the deserts of Saudi Arabia to the green country side of London.

meanwhile the Canadian women soccer team has been announced on Monday - though ranked seven, the Canadian women will have to show their mettle and improve thier rating if they can.


There is much more about Olympic preparations, that we will continue to share in days to come, beside bringing live coverage of Wimbledon matches and of course the Euro semis between defending champion Spain and Portugal, that is today, and Germany and Italy on Thursday, followed by the closing ceremony and final of Euro on July 1.

Stay tuned...

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Ukraine 'should host Euro 2012'

Eugenia Tymoshenko, daughter of jailed ex-PM Yulia Tymoshenko says Ukraine should host Euro 2012 football as planned, despite claims of political repression.

European leaders have said they will boycott matches played in Ukraine in protest at Ms Tymoshenko's treatment.
Her daughter said she "understood" the political boycott but added that "sports events should go on".
Ms Tymoshenko played a key role in the pro-Western Orange Revolution in 2004 and says her imprisonment is an act of political revenge by Ukraine's President Viktor Yanukovych.
The authorities have rejected Ms Tymoshenko's allegations. She was jailed for seven years in October, for abuse of power during her time as prime minister.

Read more: BBC News

Sunday, November 13, 2011

Euro 2012: Play-Off among Eight Second Placed Teams

Full Story: Pravda 12 November 2011

The first round of play-offs among the eight second-placed teams which did not make it to the UEFA finals automatically from the group phase took place Saturday.

The results: 
A 0-0 draw between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Portugal
Croatia beat Turkey 3-0
Czech Republic beat Montenegro 2-0
Republic of Ireland beat Estonia 4-0
For remaining results and group standings, read full story 

Saturday, October 8, 2011

England books a place at the Euro 2012 finals

Full Story: The News

England booked a place at the Euro 2012 finals on Friday while former champions France are among several teams who face nail-biting matches next week to determine their fate. Seven of the 16 teams for the tournament, are now known including co-hosts Poland and Ukraine, with five automatic berths are up for grabs in Tuesday's final round of games. Read full story for details.

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