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Japan marks three-year countdown to Tokyo 2020 Games

Monday, 24 July 2017, 13:35 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

Japan began its three-year countdown to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on Monday with concerts, races and other events meant to drum up public enthusiasm for the games. The 2020 Games will be Japan's...

No finish line in sight for marathon addict Nathan Farrugia

Monday, 24 July 2017, 09:03 Last update: about 9 years ago Gabriel Schembri

Nathan Farrugia is an entrepreneur, philanthropist and sits as chairman in a number of entities. He's one busy man and hard to make him sit down for a while...even for an interview. He lives life...

Four Maltese rowers participating in the 2017 World Games

Friday, 14 July 2017, 16:41 Last update: about 9 years ago

Four Maltese rowers have qualified to participate in the 2017 World Games. The rowers are Jessica Borg Ghigo (Siġġiewi Rowing Club), Juan Farrugia (Marsamxett Regatta Club), Michelle...

Swimming: Six new national records at National Championships

Tuesday, 11 July 2017, 10:50 Last update: about 9 years ago

Six new national records were set in the national championships at the Tal-Qroqq Pool the past weekend, some of them in the age group events. Leah Tanti set a new Age Group C record in the 50...

Ex-MotoGP champion Nicky Hayden dies after bicycle crash

Monday, 22 May 2017, 18:58 Last update: about 9 years ago Associated Press

American motorcycle racer Nicky Hayden died, the Maurizio Bufalini Hospital announced on Monday, five days after he was hit by a car while training on his bicycle. Hayden was...

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