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[Russia] Sochi Mayor launches new crackdown on smoking before 2014 Winter Olympics

A new campaign has been launched in Sochi to get people to stop smoking before the city holds the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
Inside the Games
added Jun 6, 2012 04:28
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Sanda: People are keen on smoke-free events

FIFA, along with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and WHO, announced that this year’s FIFA Confederations Cup and the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil will be smoke-free competitions. FIFA.com caught up with Dr Luminita Sanda from WHO to discuss the aim of
FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) (ch)
added Mar 7, 2013 15:31
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[Russia] Deputies Ask That Chess Master Karpov Be Investigated as Foreign Agent

Several Duma deputies, including ones from United Russia, stated in a letter to the ministry that the charitable foundation Peace and Harmony, co-founded by Karpov, is a partner of Japan Tobacco International, one of the three largest tobacco companies in
Moscow Times
added Feb 21, 2013 17:47
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USADA on Armstrong: Evidence will 'speak for itself'

"This reasoned decision will be a farce, written by USADA with the significant assistance of lawyers from one of Big Tobacco's favorite law firms at a time when Lance Armstrong is one of America's leading anti-tobacco advocates," Herman wrote. "While USA
USA Today
added Oct 23, 2012 18:18
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[UK, Illinois] Michael Jordan brings charisma and cigars to help cart off Ryder Cup

Jordan, motivator extraordinaire, is on hand to keep the players loose, to serve as possibly the greatest role model for success in sport and to pass out cigars.
The Guardian (uk)
added Sep 25, 2012 12:49
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[Canada] Targa officials perplexed over tobacco sponsorship accusation

Robert Giannou, president of Targa, said they've been getting a steady slough of calls from the Health Canada Tobacco Control Program. Giannou said they aren't sponsored by any cigarette companies, and the whole thing seems to be a very inconvenient mis
St. John's (Nfl) Telegram (ca)
added Sep 1, 2012 21:06
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[Massachusetts] Gillette Stadium going smoke-free

The home of the New England Patriots and New England Revolution had some designated smoking areas near pedestrian ramps, but they will be eliminated.
Attleboro (MA) Sun Chronicle
added Jul 8, 2012 14:14
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Rangers' Hamilton trying to stop dips

Josh Hamilton is trying to stop the dips - in his batting average and the chewing tobacco the Texas Rangers slugger has long used during games. Hamilton has been in an extended hitting slump
AP - Associated Press
added Jun 27, 2012 10:28
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[Poland] Smoking helps me think, says Greece's Santos

Greece coach Fernando Santos will devise his tactical master plan to upset Germany in the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 in a cloud of smoke after stating on Thursday that he thinks clearer when puffing away on a cigarette.
Reuters
added Jun 21, 2012 20:33
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[Europe, Poland, Ukraine] A tobacco-free EURO

The health of football is fans is the main objective behind UEFA's decision to ban the use, sale and promotion of tobacco in all stadiums during UEFA EURO 2012 in Poland and Ukraine.
UEFA (ch)
added Jun 18, 2012 11:20
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