April 2004
Confirmation of New World Records in Pole Vault and Triple Jump - 2004-04-26
The International Association of Athletics Federations has confirmed new world records in pole vault and triple jump set by Russian athletes. Yelena Isinbayeva and Tatyana…
Iran's National Football Team's Participation in the U.S. Canceled
Iran's national football team has canceled its planned visit to the U.S. for a friendly match due to a lack of interest from the federation…
A Dutch Hostage Kidnapped Near the Chechen Border Two Years Ago Has Been Released
Arjan Erkel, a Dutch medical aid worker kidnapped near the Chechen border two years ago, has been released and is now at the Dutch embassy…
Russia Protests EU Draft Resolution on Human Rights in Chechnya - 2004-04-09
Russia has objected to an EU draft resolution condemning human rights violations in Chechnya, claiming it has political motives. The resolution highlights the inability of…
Mohammad Reza Talaghani, President of Iran Wrestling Federation, Complains to FILA
Mohammad Reza Talaghani, head of the Iran Wrestling Federation, has lodged a formal complaint with FILA regarding the grouping of teams in the World Cup…
Nigeria National Football Team's Training Camp in Paris - 2004-04-05
The Nigeria national football team is preparing for an important Olympic qualifying match against Tunisia by training in Paris. The team is currently leading their…