| Country | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 33 | 21 | 28 | |
| Russian Federation | 22 | 24 | 35 | |
| China | 22 | 13 | 8 | |
| United States | 21 | 17 | 15 |
Bidding for the 2019 Summer Universiade has reopened following Brasilia's withdrawal from hosting the event, the International University Sports Federation (FISU) has announced.
The 2019 Summer Universiade will not take place in Brasilia as planned according to a leading official within the city's Federal District Government.By Duncan Mackay at Dolce La Hulpe Brussels Hotel
November 9 - Brasilia and Krasnoyarsk in Russia were officially awarded the 2019 Summer and Winter Universiades here tonight after both were left as the only bidders for their events.
November 8 - Budapest today officially withdrew its bid to stage the 2019 Summer Universiade, leaving Brasilia as the only candidate when a host city is chosen here tomorrow.
October 30 - Baku has withdrawn its bid to host the 2019 Summer Universiade, leaving the contest next week between Brasilia and Budapest.
October 17 - Delegates from the International University Sports Federation (FISU) travelled to Brasilia to begin an inspection of the city's its bid to host the 2019 Summer Universiade.
Canadian show jumper Ian Millar holds the record for the most Olympic appearances by an athlete in any sport. When he competed at London 2012 at the age of 65 it was the tenth time he had competed in the Games since making his debut 30 years earlier at Munich 1972. He had won his only Olympic medal at Beijing 2008 when he was part of Canada’s team that took silver in the team jumping event. Millar won a gold medal in the Pan American Games team jumping event at Toronto 2015. He announced his retirement in 2019.
Liverpool City Council - Project Director, World Gymnastics Championships 2022 - United Kingdom
The City of Liverpool is host to the World Gymnastics Championships in 2022. The World Gymnastics Championships 2022 will be one of the largest international sporting events ever to be held in Liverpool. Held at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool from 29 October to 6 November 2022, more than 550 gymnasts from 75 countries are expected to compete. We are looking for a freelance Project Director to lead the team as maternity cover for an initial 6 month period (with the possibility of extension and potential of Championship role in due course). This is a fantastic role for an experienced Project Director to continue the planning of the 2022 Championships, offering an opportunity to shape a unique and prestigious, world-class major international sport event.
Felicite Rwemarika is not your average International Olympic Committee member. After being forced to flee for her life as a child, she is now dedicated to inspiring others through sport. The Rwandan tells Mike Rowbottom her story.
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