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RE: 2016 Olympics
6/28/2016 9:16:29 PM

JOC Sports Awards Ceremony on Olympic Day 2016

The Japanese Olympic Committee is pleased to announce that it has held the JOC Sports Awards Ceremony for the Annual Awards of FY2015 and the Woman and Sport Award at the Ajinomoto National Training Centre in Tokyo, on Olympic Day 2016.

The Most Valuable Athlete Award, the most prestigious award among the JOC Annual Awards, was awarded to the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Team for the 2015 World Gymnastics Championships who won gold medal in Men’s Team Final. This is Japan’s first World Team title for Artistic Gymnastics since 1978. Members of the Japanese National Team, including Kohei Uchimura, five-time Olympic medallist (All Around, Team, Floor) and six-time World gold medallist (All Around); Kenzo Shirai, two-time World gold medallist (Floor); and Kazuma Kaya, World gold medallist (Pommel Horse); attend the ceremony.  

The Merit Award was awarded to six athletes, such as “King of Gymnast” Kohei Uchimura and Misato Nakamura, gold medallist of the World Judo Championships 2015 (Women’s 48 - 52kg) and Beijing 2008 bronze medallist.

Yuki Ota, gold medallist of the FIE World Fencing Championships 2015 (Men’s Individual Foil) and two-time Olympic silver medallist; and Fumiaki Tanaka of the Japanese National Men’s Rugby Team for the 2015 Rugby World Cup; both participated the ceremony as the Awardees of the Outstanding Performance Award. In addition, the Special Distinction Award (Top Athlete Award) was received by Olympian Sara Takanashi, who has won three World Cup titles (2013, 2014 and 2016).

Two national teams and twelve athletes were honoured for the Annual Awards and Noriko Kishida of the Japan Rugby Football Union received the Women and Sport Award.

The ceremony was held in the presence of JOC Council Members, JOC Executive Board Members, JOC Honorary Members, and Tokyo 2020 Partners.

Annual Award - Most Valuable Athlete
Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Team for the 2015 World Gymnastics Championships
Awarded athletes:
Kohei UCHIMURA, Ryohei KATO, Yusuke TANAKA, Kenzo SHIRAI, Kazuma KAYA, Naoto
HAYASAKA and Koji YAMAMURO
Achievements:
Gold medal in Men’s Team Final of the 46th Artistic Gymnastics World Championships 2015
held in Glasgow. Japan’s first World team title in 37 years.

Annual Award - Merit Awards
Daiya SETO (Swimming)
Kanako WATANABE (Swimming)
Kohei UCHIMURA (Gymnastics Artistic)
Saori YOSHIDA (Wrestling)
Kaori ICHO (Wrestling)
Misato NAKAMURA (Judo)

Annual Award - Rookies of the Year
Abdul Hakim SANI BROWN (Athletics)
Rikako IKEE (Swimming)

Annual Award - Outstanding Performance Awards
Yuzuru HANYU (Figure Skating)
Yuki OTA (Fencing)
Men’s Rugby Team for the 2015 Rugby World Cup

Annual Award - Special Distinction Award (Top Athlete Award)
Sara TAKANASHI (Ski Jumping)
Women and Sport Award
Noriko KISHIDA (Rugby)


About the JOC Sports Awards:
The JOC Sports Awards are presented to persons who have distinguished themselves in promoting the Olympic Movement and various areas of sports. The JOC Sports Awards consists the following 5 Awards: JOC Order, Annual Awards, Meritorious Service Award, Top Athlete Support Award and Women and Sport Award. Each year the ceremony for the Annual Awards is held in June to commemorate Olympic Day.

Each fiscal year, the following Annual Awards are presented to individuals who achieve distinguished results: Most Valuable Athlete Award, Merit Award(s), Rookie(s) of the Year, and Outstanding Performance Award(s) and Special Distinction Award (Top Athlete Award).

The Women and Sport Award, which was created in FY2014, is granted to individuals or organisations recognized for making prominent contributions to raising status of women and encouraging their participations in sports. In 2014 the award was presented to the Japan Ladies Tennis Federation, the first time that the award was presented to an organisation rather than an individual.

About the Japanese Olympic Committee:
The Japanese Olympic Committee (JOC) is the National Olympic Committee for Japan, and is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the sole governing body responsible for promoting the Olympic Movement in Japan. Constituted in accordance with
the Olympic Charter and the ideals of Olympism, the objectives of the JOC are to contribute to the promotion of sport by providing continuous support to the Olympic Movement, to promote world peace and international goodwill, and to further the development of sport and athletes in Japan.

The JOC is a public interest incorporated foundation that develops sporting strategies in cooperation with other national sporting bodies, conducts high performance athlete programmes, selects teams and raises funds to send Japanese athletes to such international events as the Olympic Games, Youth Olympic Games, Asian Games and Universiade. Established in 1911, the JOC celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2011. Two-time Olympian (1972,1976) in equestrian, IOC Member Tsunekazu Takeda serves as president.



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RE: 2016 Olympics
6/28/2016 9:21:14 PM

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RE: 2016 Olympics
6/28/2016 9:40:20 PM
Twitter reacts to England's Euro 2016 elimination after defeat by Iceland

England's Euro 2016 campaign ended in humiliating fashion on Monday as they were knocked out by Iceland following a 2-1 defeat in the last 16.

After squeezing through the group stages behind Wales, they were favourites against a country with a population of 323,002, but despite taking the lead after four minutes through Wayne Rooney, conceded twice and crashed out.

Here are some of the famous faces who have been reacting to another night of disappointment for the Three Lions...

England players react to the final whistle against Iceland

England players react to the final whistle against Iceland

Former England and Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher (@Carra23) said on Twitter: "We'll be better against the top teams! Jesus.....any pressure at the back we concede, against a team with 300k living there!"

TV presenter Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) also said on Twitter: "Don't worry, if we lose I have a petition ready to play the game again."

Roy Hodgson has resigned after suffering defeat by Iceland

Roy Hodgson has resigned after suffering defeat by Iceland

Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel (@kschmeichel1) tweeted: "Come on England!!! You're behind!! Do something! Run around!! Tackle someone!!! Anything!!!"

He added: "Fair play to Iceland!!! 100 per cent fully deserved!!"

Joe Hart is likely to face questions over his role as England's No 1

Joe Hart is likely to face questions over his role as England's No 1

Former England striker Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) said: "The worst defeat in our history. England beaten by a country with more volcanoes than professional footballers. Well played Iceland."

Anthony Ogogo (@AnthonyOgogo), bronze medallist at the 2012 Olympics, added: "Worst moment as an England fan in my life. At least all the times before we showed bottle, passion, desire. That was embarrassing."

Dele Alli struggled to influence proceedings alongside his England team-mates

Dele Alli struggled to influence proceedings alongside his England team-mates

Sky Sports pundit and former Liverpool player Phil Thompson (@Phil_Thompson4) said: "Totally embarrassing. Congrats to Iceland, quality with passion and commitment."

Ragnar Sigurdsson (centre, obscured) scored Iceland's equaliser

Ragnar Sigurdsson (centre, obscured) scored Iceland's equaliser

Former England international Rio Ferdinand (@RioFerdy5) said: "What a sporting achievement for Iceland. But gone into a tournament not knowing the best team. Did the shape suit the players? Not for me."

Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish (CEO4TAG) said on Twitter: "Can some one please tell me what the plan was? No pace, width or guile, we created nothing #EnglandVsIceland"

Roy Hodgson handed in his resignation shortly after the final whistle in Nice

Roy Hodgson handed in his resignation shortly after the final whistle in Nice

Iceland international Eidur Gudjohnsen (Eidur22Official) said on Twitter: "Staying in france for a while #EURO2016 #AframIsland"

His Iceland team-mate Alfred Finnbogason (@A_Finnbogason) added: "Football is coming home....... To Iceland"

Former AFC Wimbledon striker Adebayo Akinfenwa (@daRealAkinfenwa) said on Twitter: "Watched the England game on the plane & all I can say is Wow. Have to give props where props is due, well done Iceland. #EnglandNotAGoodLook"

Former England striker Alan Shearer (@AlanShearer) said: "England - Shocking. Pathetic. Inept. Well done Iceland, you were brilliant. #ENGICE"

(Left to right) Wayne Rooney, Dele Alli and Eric Dier look on after Iceland's second goal

(Left to right) Wayne Rooney, Dele Alli and Eric Dier look on after Iceland's second goal

Former Manchester United goalkeeper and Euro '92 winner Peter Schmeichel (PSchmeichel1) said: "Well done Iceland, France is up next time and they have not impressed anyone. #SemiFinal4Iceland"

Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour (@RealRomfordPele) said: "Wow still in shock. Bloody hell that was awful. Need Eileen drewery back"

England failed to create in the second half as Iceland defended stubbornly
England failed to create in the second half as Iceland defended stubbornly

Sky Sports Spanish football expert Guillem Balague (@GuillemBalague) said: "What a disappointing day. Or is it? Shouldn't we celebrate the fact that teams that made the best of what they have went through? #admirable"

Ryder Cup and PGA Tour golfer Justin Rose (@JustinRose99) said: "Sad night for @England in the [football] Good luck @andy_murray @Wimbledon tomorrow.... #Wimbledon #ENG"


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RE: 2016 Olympics
6/28/2016 10:00:10 PM
Star India to dedicate eight channels for Rio Olympics 2016

Star Sports has also exclusively empanelled an elite panel of international & Indian Olympians as well as sports experts who will share, analyse and connect with the Indian viewers as live actions unfolds at the Olympics.


Olympic Games Rio 2016
Nitin Kukreja, CEO, Star Sports, Ian Thorpe, Paula Malai Ali , Anjali Bhagwat, Prakash Padukone, Viren Rasquinha, Rehan Poncha, Divya Jaitley, Ajit Mohan, CEO, Hotstar at the Star Sports announcement in Mumbai on Thursday on their association with Olympic

Briefcase

  • 1
    Star India dedicates 8 channels for Rio Olympics 2016
  • 2
    Rio Olympics begins on Aug 5 in Brazil
  • 3
    Elite panel of olympians, sport experts formed

Star India on Thursday announced



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