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Athletic competitions and running events bring together people of diverse backgrounds to promote good sportsmanship and build friendship and good will. For suggestions about how to organize a one-day community sports event, click here.
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Reflections on the 2nd Martial Arts World Cup
- Sunday, November 1, 2009
Buenos Aires, Argentina - The second Martial Arts World Cup was held at the Avellaneda Municipality in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from October 26 to November 1, 2009. A workshop was scheduled from October 26 to 30, the preliminary tournament of form and weapons was held on October 31, and the free sparring competition on November 1.
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Martial Arts World Cup: Declaration of Peace
- Sunday, November 1, 2009
Through the philosophy that gave origin to the martial arts, practitioners are oriented in heart, thoughts, and actions to promote harmony in the physical, spiritual, and social dimensions. Therefore, the assimilated skills in martial arts are complemented by the essential tasks in order to achieve internal and external harmony.
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Eurasian Athletes Compete in Won Gu Games in Korea
- Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Sportsmen from all over the world came to Korea October 12-13 for the Wongu Peace Cup, an international and intercultural sports event including football, basketball, volleyball, track and field, ping-pong, badminton, and martial arts. Athletes participated in the competitions as representatives of their native countries and continents, in an atmosphere of friendship and tolerance.
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Sports for Peace
- Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Friendly sports competitions among people of diverse backgrounds have great potential as instruments for peace.
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Russians, Ukrainians, and Moldovans Play Football in Korea
- Saturday, August 15, 2009
Asan, Korea - On August 14 and 15, a football tournament was held in Korea among four teams representing North, South, West and East. The North was represented by the team from Russia that also included representatives from the Ukraine and Moldova.
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Children Compete in Russian Games and Non-Olympic Sports
- Wednesday, August 5, 2009
St. Petersburg, Russia - A Festival of National Games and Non-Olympic Sports took place at the Zerkalny Suburban Center in St. Petersburg from July 18 until August 5. Promoting a healthy lifestyle, the "Zerkalyonok – A Sporting Kid" events attracted about 350 children from St. Petersburg and the Leningrad District. The participation of UPF in this program was organized by Pavel Toloshinov, head of UPF-St. Petersburg.
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All Eyes on Spain for Peace Cup 2009
- Sunday, August 2, 2009
Sevilla, Spain - The eyes of the footballing world were on Spain from July 24 to August 2 for the Peace Cup 2009. In the final game, Aston Villa defeated Juventus on a penalty shoot-out. Peace through football is an innovative approach to conflict resolution. For more information about the matches visit: Kam Sports International | SoccerLens | Goal.com
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Sports, Peace and Family Celebrated in Spain
- Saturday, August 1, 2009
Seville, Spain — In town for the finals of the fourth Peace Cup, the premier international club football competition he launched in Korea six years ago, the UPF founder Rev. Dr. Sun Myung Moon took the opportunity to share a vision of peace for Europe and the world at a celebratory program at the Barceló Renacimiento Hotel Convention Center in Seville. In addition to Ambassadors for Peace from throughout Spain, the large crowd included delegates from more than 30 European nations and from as far afield as the United States, Korea, and Japan.
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International Children's Day Marathon Near Moscow
- Friday, June 12, 2009
Moscow, Russia - A team of young athletes ran a 1151-kilometer super-marathon through the cities of the Golden Ring from June 1 to 12. They were participating in the “Children against Drugs: I Choose sports!” activity celebrating the International Children's Day.
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'Sports Enrich Lives' Launched
- Thursday, May 14, 2009
Castries, St. Lucia - While the beautiful Caribbean island nation of St. Lucia and her citizens daily offer a welcome to tourists who come to enjoy her pleasant climate and beautiful shores, it seeks to improve the situation of its citizens who suffer a high rate of diabetes and a rising rate of unemployment. Leaders are looking at sports and the benefits they offer as a way to promote healthy social transformation.
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Promoting Peace through Sports in Honduras
- Sunday, December 14, 2008
La Paz, Honduras - On December 13-14, 60 young people participated in a weekend of intense sports and education in La Paz, or the City of Peace, the capital city of one of the largest of 18 departmental regions of Honduras, the department of La Paz.
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Sports Education for High School Girls
- Friday, September 19, 2008
Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire - Athletic organizers hosted a three-day program for high school girls in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire September 17-19, 2008.
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