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Women and sport
10 August 2012 2:30
First-ever Olympic Medals awarded to women boxers
08 March 2012 11:30
International Women’s Day: A time for reflection
20 February 2012 9:26
5th World Conference on Women and Sport calls for more women in leadership roles
17 February 2012 12:51
Nurturing female athletes in India
17 February 2012 9:53
5th World Conference on Women and Sport kicks off in Los Angeles
17 January 2012 10:00
The 5th World Conference on Women and Sport – Don’t miss out on registering to attend
20 December 2011 4:00
High Profile Speakers at 5th World Conference on Women and Sport
19 July 2011 9:59
Registration opens for the 5th World Conference on Women and Sport
22 June 2011 2:00
Olympic Day to highlight IOC Women and Sport Award winners
06 April 2011 5:30
Lindsey Vonn unveiled as first ever Winter Youth Olympic Games Ambassador
08 March 2011 5:41
Warming up for the 2012 IOC World Conference on Women and Sport
26 August 2010 12:11
Girl Power at the YOG!
30 June 2010 2:25
IOC honours women on Olympic Day
29 June 2010 1:37
Gender equality in and through sport discussed at UN meetings
13 February 2010 12:00
Women make their way in Vancouver
05 March 2009 10:00
IOC awards Women & Sport Trophies
18 August 2008 11:00
Beijing scores record women's participation
20 May 2008 11:00
IOC Conference defines road to parity
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IOC conference defines road to parity
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