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Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:20 UTC
New sports facility for Falklands: an artificial all-weather pitch, and a multi-purpose sports hall

The Falkland Islands Executive Council has given final approval to the National Sports Council (NSC) to proceed with the construction of a new national sports facility for the Islands. This follows the signing of a Development Agreement in April 2021, and subsequent work to develop a detailed Concept Design.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:04 UTC
FIFA clears way for players, coaches in Russia and Ukraine to change jobs

Football's governing body FIFA Monday agreed to suspend foreign players' contracts in Ukraine and Russia until June 30, thus allowing them to continue their careers elsewhere. The same measure applies to coaches and team staff.
Friday, March 4th 2022 - 22:35 UTC
Table Tennis Federation welcomes the 227th member: Falkland Islands

The Falkland Islands was officially accepted as a member of the International Table Tennis Federation on Wednesday 24th November at the 2021 Annual General Meeting staged in Houston, becoming the 227th member.
Friday, March 4th 2022 - 09:05 UTC
Argentine FA wants Ukrainian league players allowed to work for other clubs

Argentine Football Association (AFA) President Claudio Tapia Thursday announced a petition was to be filed before the sport's world governing body FIFA so that players registered to compete within Ukraine's professional league be allowed to play elsewhere despite transfer regulations.
Tuesday, March 1st 2022 - 22:48 UTC
Bolivia's carnival makes headlines for the number of people killed

At least 14 people have been killed in various car accidents and other incidents across Bolivia during Carnival weekend, including a hit-and-run case Sunday in Cochabamba, which alone resulted in nine deaths.
Monday, February 28th 2022 - 20:14 UTC
Argentine ice cream parlor halts sale of Russian cream flavor

An ice cream parlor in the Argentine city of Córdoba has decided to temporarily suspend the sale of the “Russian cream” flavor to protest against Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. The unusual attitude quickly went viral.
Monday, February 28th 2022 - 09:34 UTC
Oruro carnival parade goes on like before, albeit with face masks

Rio de Janeiro’s street carnival parades may be off but other parts of South America are returning to their traditional celebrations following a ban during 2021 as a result of COVID-19 measures.
Saturday, February 26th 2022 - 09:18 UTC
UEFA moves Champions League final from St Petersburg to Paris; Gazprom sponsorship cancelled

The Union of European Football Associations, UEFA finally decided on Friday to move the 2022 Champions League final from Saint Petersburg to Saint-Denis in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Monday, February 21st 2022 - 09:18 UTC
Brazilian born activist and “green influencer” crowned Miss Germany

A Brazilian-born activist and “green influencer” has been crowned Miss Germany. Domitila Barros, 37, who lives in Berlin was competing for the title against other contestants at Rust in the district of Ortenau in Baden-Württemberg, home of the famous theme park Europa-Park.
Thursday, February 17th 2022 - 09:48 UTC
Tall ships gather at Rio de Janeiro for naval parade

Ships from all navies in the region keep arriving at Río de Janeiro for the Velas Latinoamérica 2022 (Latin American Sails 2022) parade scheduled for Feb. 22