Gymnastics: Canada to skip Olympic qualifier due to COVID-19 By Syndicated Content
May 7, 2021 1:38 PM
(Reuters) – Gymnastics Canada said on Friday they have decided not to enter teams in the Pan American Championships being held in Brazil due to health and safety concerns resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The June 4-13 event in Rio de Janeiro was Canada’s last chance qualifier event for the Tokyo Olympics in men’s artistic, women’s artistic, and rhythmic gymnastics.
“We realize the impact these decisions have on our athletes, especially those senior athletes that have dedicated so many years to their ambition of competing at the Olympic Games,” Gymnastics Canada Chief Executive Ian Moss said in a statement.
BVI International Arbitration Centre Expands Global Representation, Welcomes Dr. John J. Maalouf to Arbitration Panel
February 22, 2021 13:47 ET | Source: Maalouf Ashford & Talbot Maalouf Ashford & Talbot
BVI IAC reaffirms commitment to diverse representation of the international business community
NEW YORK, NY, Feb. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) via NewMediaWire The British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre (BVI IAC), an independent not-for-profit institution serving the demands for dispute resolution in the international business community, today announced that Dr. John J. Maalouf has joined its arbitration panel. Dr. Maaloufis one of 10 arbitrators welcomed by the BVI IAC through its latest empanelment process.
Dr. Maalouf is Senior Partner of the international law firm Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP. His practice is focused on international trade and finance law, international arbitration, mediation and alternative disput