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Sportsister tests: Shaolin Kung Fu

The modern Shaolin Kung Fu is the remnant of an ancient martial art that shook the foundation of the world of martial art in the Far East. Although Shaolin Kung Fu had lost its former glory, it still remains as one of the most prominent and most powerful martial arts that exist in the world today.

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Rugby: Scotland Women squad announced for Six Nations

Scotland Women head coach Karen Findlay has today announced a 27-strong training squad for Scotland Women’s 2012 RBS 6 Nations championship.

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Badminton: Robertson and Wallwork bow out in Malaysia second round

Commonwealth silver medallists Nathan Robertson and Jenny Wallwork were unable to build on their first-round win over GB rivals Chris Adcock and Imogen Bankier when they went out of the Maybank Malaysian Open in the second round in Kuala Lumpur.

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Bupa Great North Run 2012

If your new year’s resolution is to get fit, give it a kick start by entering the ballot for the Bupa Great North Run 2012, Britain’s biggest running event which takes place on Sunday 16th September – allowing over eight months to get into shape for the start line!

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Awards: First celebration of Muslim women’s sport to be held at home of football

To highlight the contributions of individuals and organisations to minority ethnic sports, the Muslim Women’s Sports Foundation is holding their Awards celebration at the home of football Wembley Stadium in April of the new year.

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Junior sport: Youngsters travel almost 10,000 miles a year in search of sporting stardom

According to a new survey by the Youth Sport Trust Britain’s young sports stars are travelling up to 800 miles a month, training six days a week and spending over £1,000 a year on equipment in pursuit of sporting success.

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London 2012: Olympic ticket holders given resale chance

London 2012 Olympic Games ticket holders will have the chance to resell their tickets from January 6, with them becoming available online for customers to purchase .

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You can design the Royal Parks Half official t-shirt

The Royal Parks Foundation, the charity that supports London’s eight amazing Royal Parks, is offering the opportunity to create a new design for the 2012 Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon running shirt.

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Olympics: BOA reveal 2011 Olympic Athlete of the Year winners

The British Olympic Association (BOA) has today announced the list of recipients of the 2011 Olympic Athlete of the Year trophy.

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Awards: Jockey Turner scoops inaugural women’s sports award

46, 662 people voted for their favourite sports woman and William Hill have announced that Haley Turner has been crowned the first winner of the William Hill Sports Woman Of The Year Award.

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