Dans un communiqué, la FEI a annoncé aujourd’hui sa décision concernant les deux cavaliers Saoudiens, Khaled Abdulaziz Al Eid et Abdullah Waleed Sharbatly,
dont les chevaux avaient été testés positifs il y a quelques mois. Les deux cavaliers se voient donc sanctionnés de huit mois de suspension.
Les chevaux, Vanhoeve (Khaled Abdulaziz Al Eid) et Lobster 43 (Abdullah Waleed Sharbatly) avaient été contrôlés positifs à deux événements différents. Le premier
lors du CSI3*-W de Riyadh en Arabie Saoudite en novembre 2011 et le second au CSI3*-W de Al Ain aux Emirats Arabes Unis. Les résultats des analyses sont tombés au cours du mois de février et
chacun des deux cavaliers avaient alors pris la décision de se retirer de la compétition à partir de ce moment-là.
La dernière audience devant le tribunal de la FEI s’est déroulée le mois dernier dans les bureaux de la FEI à Lausanne, en Suisse. Khaled Abdulaziz Al Eid
s’est présenté devant le tribunal le 18 avril et Abdullah Waleed Sharbatly, le jour suivant, le 19 avril. Concernant le cas de Vanhoeve, dont la décision a été envoyée à la fédération saoudienne
aujourd’hui (23 mai), le Tribunal a jugé que la Personne Responsable (PR), Khaled Abdulaziz Al Eid, n’a pas été capable de prouver que l’administration des produits dopants était due à une
contamination de l’environnement dans lequel se trouvait son cheval. Concernant le cas de Lobster 43, dont la décision a également été rendue aujourd’hui, Abdullah Waleed Sharbatly n’est pas
parvenu à établir la manière dont les substances dopantes se sont retrouvées dans les analyses de son cheval, et tout comme son compatriote, la thèse de l’administration due à un environnement
contaminé a été rejetée.
Bien qu’il ait reconnu l’importance des prochains Jeux olympiques, également mis en évidence par les deux cavaliers, le Tribunal a jugé que les règles
devaient être les mêmes constamment et par conséquent, les Jeux olympiques y échapperont pas.
Le Tribunal les a ainsi sanctionnés d’une suspension de huit mois prenant effet immédiatement et dont la date de début a été fixée au 24 février 2012 pour
Khaled Abdulaziz Al Eid, date à laquelle il s’est volontairement soumis à une période de suspension ; et au 10 février 2012 pour Abdullah Waleed Sharbatly, date à laquelle les
échantillons ont été prélevés. Tous deux se sont également vus remettre par le Tribunal une amende de mille francs suisses.
Les deux cavaliers ont désormais trente jours à partir d’aujourd’hui pour faire appel auprès de la Cour d’Arbitrage du Sport de Lausanne.
Khaled Abdulaziz Al Eid et Abdullah Waleed Sharbatly étaient deux pilliers de l’équipe de saut d’obstacles saoudienne, huitième aux JEM 2010, les chances de
médailles pour l’Arabie Saoudite semblent donc désormais compromises.
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Germany on top
Nick Skelton stars in Hamburg winning the Global Champions Tour Grand Prix
British rider Nick Skelton produced an electrifying clear round in the jump-off in Hamburg today to win one of the toughest Grand Prix of the GCT season so far.
Course designer Frank Rothenberger predicted a seriously challenging 1.60m CSI5* competition in Germany and after two rounds of world class show jumping, the jump off proved to be a
thriller. A healthy total of 15 combinations were clear in the first round, together with 3 fast combinations with four faults, including Hamburg 2010 winner Lauren Hough.
The second round produced some fantastic top-level jumping on the big Hamburg Derby ground in front of a packed crowd. Five riders jumped double clear to clinch places in what turned
out to be a thrilling jump off.
Last year’s winner Rolf Goran Bengtsson and Casall la Silla were first to go, turning inside to the triple bar and then jumping the Jaeger-LeCoultre fence on an angle setting an
impressively speedy clear round in 49.32 seconds. Despite a solid round Janne Frederike Meyer picked up a fault. Nick Skelton and his nine-year-old stallion Big Star was uncompromising and
took every possible inside track to produce a stunningly quick clear on 47.97. Watching from the sidelines, Swedish rider Rolf knew he was beaten then.
Maikel van der Vleuten started strong, but in the end had two fences down so it was up to 22-year-old newcomer Katrin Eckermann, who had never ridden in Hamburg or in any GCT event
before, to try and beat the decades of international experience of Nick Skelton. Undaunted, she took an even riskier inside turn but had the first fence of the combination down leaving
Skelton to take the first place on the podium.
(photo credits: Sportfot/GCT)
Skelton picked up the top prize money pot of €94,050 and 40.00 valuable GCT ranking points and a specially engraved Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso watch from General Manager Northern Europe
Jurgen Bestian. The beautiful timepiece was engraved with the design of the GCT Trophy.
At the press conference Grand Prix winner Nick Skelton said: “My horse is only nine years old, but has the mind of a twelve-year-old. He has been consistent all year. He is a very
smart horse that likes to jump and do the job and he has made me very happy today. I thought the second round course was very big”.
Second place rider Rolf-Goran Bengtsson said: “I was first to go in the jump off today and could not have done anything better. Nick was very very fast and I am happy with second
place.” Asked about his horse Casall la Silla he added: “He is easy and consistent and really likes the ring here. He jumped very good in all three rounds.”
Current GCT ranking leader Edwina Tops-Alexander: “For me the pressure was over as I was not in the jump off. I think we saw fantastic sport and a very exciting jump off. Frank
(course designer Frank Rothenberger) built well for all the good combinations that were here today. He did a good job.”
GCT president Jan Tops: “Germany is a leading horse country, so the GCT has to be involved here. Hamburg is in the heart of breeding and the spectators here are very involved. Today
we saw great sport with two experienced riders and young talent coming up as well”.
En Garde Volker Wulff: “In principle the contract will continue. Details will be negotiated over the next two months. After a class like today everybody is happy and, thinking ahead,
it is hard to top this.”
Australian rider Edwina Tops-Alexander remains top of the GCT leader board after three events so far in the 2012 series. Global Champions Tour will travel to Wiesbaden in the south of
Germany next weekend for the Tour’s first-ever event in Europe’s oldest spa town. The GCT Livestreaming broadcast will start on Friday May 26th at 17.00 CEST. Eurosport International will
broadcast the second round of the GCT Grand Prix on Saturday May 27th at 21.45 CEST and Eurosport France at 23.15 CEST.
Results of the Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Hamburg
1. Nick Skelton (GBR) Big Star 47.97 Euro 94.050
2. Rolf-Goran Bengtsson (SWE) Casall La Silla 49.32 Euro 57.000
3. Katrin Eckermann (GER) Carlson 48.87 Euro 42.750
4. Janne Friederike Meyer (GER) Cellagon Lambrasco 49.13 Euro 28.500
5. Maikel van der Vleuten (NED) VDL Groep Verdi 59.76 Euro 17.100
The 5* class of Friday had a height of 1.50m and 52 combinations at the start. No less then twenty two combinations, of which nine Germans, managed to stay clear on Frank
Rothenberger’s course which consisted of very long lines. These lines invited the riders to speed up after which they had to carefully manage the following obstacles.
First rider to enter the field was Christian Ahlmann on Lorena 111 and he really set the pace. His time of 58.28 seconds proved not to beat by the large field following. Even Markus
Ehning, on his big strided Nolte’s Kuchengirl could not catch him and had to settle for second place making it a German double.
Denis Lynch and Lantinus returned to the arena with only one time penalty point and are therefore allowed to start in tomorrow’s GCT Grand Prix.
(Photo credits: Sportfot/GCT)
Local favorite Janne Frederike Mayer, placed fifth in 2010 and third in the GCT Grand Prix of Germany last year, is hoping to improve again two places and win the title tomorrow in
front of the huge home crowds.
The first round of the Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Germany can be watched tomorrow at 13.26 on live stream. Eurosport International will broadcast the second round at 21.30
CEST and Eurosport France at 22.00 o’clock CEST. NDR will broadcast live from 15.15 till 16.45 CEST.
Result
1. Christian Ahlmann (GER) Lorena 111, 58,28
2. Markus Ehning (GER) Noltes Kuchengirl 59,21
3. Michael Whitacker (GBR) Ingliston Twister 60,57
GRAND PRIX DE LA BAULE : NICK SKELTON DEVANT PHILIPPE LE JEUNE
le 13/05/2012
Nick Skelton & Carlo (Ph. MA Thierry)
Qui pour succéder au regretté Hickstead ? Telle était la question sur toutes les lèvres dimanche après-midi à La Baule. Au départ de ce Grand Prix 1,60m, dix Français, mais aussi le
tenant du titre Eric Lamaze engagée avec la puissante Derly Chin de Muze.
Mais ce dimanche 13 mai n'était visiblement pas les jours des Tricolores puisqu'aucun d'entre eux ne parviendra à réaliser un parcours sans pénalité. Huit des dix couples sortent à quatre
points. De la malchance peut-être, notamment pour Penelope Leprevost
avec Topinambour et Kevin Staut avec Nangaye de Kergane, auteurs tous
les deux d'une faute sur l'ultime obstacle. Devant, ils sont douze à boucler la première manche avec un score vierge. Parmi eux : Ben Maher avec Tripple X, Henrik von Eckermann avec Allerdings,
Steve Guerdat avec Nasa, Pius Schwizer avec Carlina, Eric Lamaze avec Derly Chin de Muze, Philippe Le Jeune avec Vigo d'Arsouilles, Gregory Whatelet avec Euphony Cadjanine Z ou encore Nick
Skelton avec Carlo 273. Un plateau de choix pour le barrage donc. Pour jouer les trouble-fête : Leon Thjissen, Niall Talbot, Jens Fredricson ou encore le néo-polonais Igor Kawiak en selle sur Neuf decoeur Tardonne.
Parti en numéro trois au barrage, Eric Lamaze fera croire au
public de La Baule à un doublé l'espace de quelques secondes. Mais avec un chronomètre un centième moins rapide que le couple alors en tête, Henrik von Eckermann avec Allerdings, l'espoir d'une
victoire s'envolait. Gregory Whatelet et son fils de Canabis Z, Euphony Cadjanine Z passent alors devant. Mais pas pour longtemps puisque le couple vainqueur du Global Champions Tour de
Valence Ben Maher avec Tripple X réalise lui aussi un double sans-faute
très rapide, lequel se fera grillé de peu la priorité par Philippe Le Jeune puis par le très en forme Nick Skelton avec Carlo, avant dernier à partir. Le Britannique, septième mondial, s'impose au finish et ajoute
donc le Grand Prix de La Baule à son palmarès. Rien ne semble arrêter celui qui a remporté trois Grands Prix à Wellington cet hiver et dernièrement le Grand Prix du CSI 4* d'Anvers. Nul doute
qu'il sera l'un des favoris des bookmakers anglais pour les JO de Londres !
Le classement : 1. Nick Skelton & Carlo 273 - 0/0 - 35'36 2. Philippe Le Jeune & Vigo d'Arsouilles STX - 0/0 - 36'46 3. Ben Maher & Tripple X - 0/0 - 36'66 4. Gregory Whatelet & Euphony Cadjanine Z - 0/0 - 37'61 5. Henrik von Eckermann & Allerdings - 0/0 - 38'65 6. Eric Lamaze & Derly Chin de Muze - 0/0 - 38'66 7. Jens Fredricson & Lunatic - 0/4 - 35'74 8. Pius Schwizer & Carlina - 0/4 - 36'96 9. Leon Thjissen & Tyson - 0/4 - 38'39 10. Steve Guerdat & Nasa - 0/8 - 40'26
"Nessuno prima di me", il libro di Antonio Caliendo
E' stato presentato oggi, nell'ambito nella riunione degli agenti di calciatori tenutasi al Mammut Club a Modena, il libro dello storico
procuratore.
Nel suo libro "Nessuno prima di me", Caliendo ripercorre le trattative più significative della sua carriera, tutte legate a storie uniche e
calciatori entrati nella leggenda: da Antognoni a Maradona, da Passarella a Schillaci, da Baggio a Trezeguet e tanti altri. Tutti fenomeni del calcio che in comune hanno avuto l'agente, Antonio
Caliendo appunto.
Ma "Nessuno prima di me" non è solo uno sguardo al passato, è rivolto anche al futuro. Caliendo analizza la situazione del calcio moderno
proponendo nuove idee riguardo alla professione di agente e mette in guardia dai fenomeni, come il recente scandalo delle scommesse su partite truccate, che rischiano di rovinare i calciatori e
il calcio.
Un piacevole incontro con i bolidi del passato quello dell'ultima edizione dell'Ottavo Grand Prix Historique di Monaco. Piloti e teams rilassati e
comportamento da grande signorilità caratterizzano i partecipanti ad una competizione che è votata al semplice piacere della convivialità. Il video slide ad inizio pigina conferma, col sorriso
dei piloti e meccanici quanto tutti hanno potuto rimarcare.
Nessuna eccitazione e nervosità, allora, come quella che trasale dalle giornate che vedono impegnati i professionisti di uno sport che lotta per il
centesimo di secondo e..per gli enormi interessi in gioco delle case costruttrici che investono nell'evoluzione tecnologica dei bolidi sportivi da cui trarre applicazioni per le auto della vita
quotidiana.
Diamo qui di seguito informazioni rilevate dal sito dell'Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) le quali apporteranno una più ampia conoscenza storica, è il caso
di dirlo, di questo importante evento biennale che esalta l'immagine sportiva del Principato attraverso il Mondo.
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Grande nouvelle pour tous les amoureux des anciennes voitures de Grand Prix puisqu’ à l’occasion de sa 8ème édition qui se déroulera du vendredi 11 au dimanche 13 mai 2012, , l’Automobile
Club de Monaco a obtenu l’accord du Gouvernement Princier afin que celui-ci se déroule sur 2 journées et demie. C’est donc un nouveau découpage pour la célèbre épreuve monégasque qui attire, tous les deux ans, les plus grands collectionneurs de voitures de grand prix du monde entier, ainsi que tous
les passionnés et nostalgiques de ces belles rugissantes qui s’affronteront sur le célèbre circuit monégasque. L’épreuve sera découpée comme suit : • Mercredi 9 et jeudi 10 mai : Formalités administratives et vérifications techniques • Vendredi 11 mai après-midi et samedi 12 mai : Séances d’essais • Courses le dimanche 13 mai Sept séries ont été retenues pour ce week-end exceptionnel : SERIE A – Voitures de Grand Prix et Voiturettes ayant couru avant 1952 SERIE B - Voitures de Grand Prix construites avant 1961 SERIE C – Voitures de sport et Sport Prototypes d’avant 1953 SERIE D - Voitures de Grand Prix à moteur arrière construites avant 1966 SERIE E - Voitures de Grand Prix de Formule 1, 3 LITRES, ayant participé à un Grand Prix F1 de 1966 à 1972 inclus SERIE F - Voitures de Grand Prix de Formule 1, 3 LITRES ayant participé à un Grand Prix F1 entre 1973 et 1978 SERIE G - Formule 3, 2000cm3 (avant 1985)
« Avec l’ajout d’une ½ journée, l’après-midi du vendredi c’est plus de confort et de convivialité pour les concurrents », souligne Michel Ferry, Commissaire Général de
l’Automobile Club de Monaco.
Dimanche 13 mai
07 h 30
Fermeture du circuit à la circulation urbaine
09h30 – 10h00
Série B Voitures de Grand Prix et F2, avant 1961 - 10 Tours ou 30 minutes
10h35 – 11h05
Série C Voitures de Sport avant 1953 - 10 Tours ou 30 minutes
11h40 – 12h10
Série A Voitures de Grand Prix avant 1952 - 10 Tours ou 30 minutes
12h40 – 12h55
Parades Flèches d’Argent «AUTO UNION by Chopard»
14h00 – 14h35
Série D Voitures de Grand Prix à moteur arrière (1961 -1965) - 12 Tours ou 35 minutes
15h10 – 15h55
Série E Voitures de Formule 1 (1966 – 1972) - 18 Tours ou 45 minutes
16h30 – 17h15
Série G Formule 3, 2000cm3, avant 1985 - 18 Tours ou 45 minutes
17h50 – 18h35
Série F Voitures de Formule 1 (1973 – 1978) 18 Tours ou 45 minutes
19 h 30
Ouverture du circuit à la circulation urbaine
Sport Vélocipédique Monégasque, Sport Automobile et Vélocipédique de Monaco, Sport Automobile de Monaco... Ce sont les noms successifs d'une seule et même association : l'Automobile Club de Monaco.
C'est sous le règne de SAS le Prince Albert 1er, le 26 août 1890, que vingt et un passionnés de bicyclette créent une association : le Sport Vélocipédique Monégasque qui rapidement
s'affilia à l'Union Vélocipédique de France. En 1894 est organisée la première course automobile entre Paris et Rouen.
Le Sport Vélocipédique Monégasque multiplie les sorties, les parades et les compétitions. Les membres portent un uniforme et créent une fanfare.
Le 28 août 1907, le SVM prit l'appellation de Sport Automobile et Vélocipédique de Monaco. L'automobile fait son entrée officielle dans le club. Deux ans plus tard, le Président du
SAVM, Alexandre Noghès, lance l'idée d'organiser un rallye automobile en plein cœur de l'hiver. Le 1er Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo se déroula en janvier 1911.
Le 29 mars 1925, l'appellation SAVM fut abandonnée au profit de "Automobile Club de Monaco". Le Président de l'ACM, Alexandre Noghes, dépêche son fils Anthony auprès de l'AIACR
(Association Internationale des Automobiles Club Reconnus - véritable ancêtre de l'actuelle Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) pour y solliciter l'adhésion de son Club. Celle-ci fut
refusée car l'ACM n'organisait pas sur son territoire d'épreuve sportive automobile. De retour en Principauté, Anthony Noghès propose d'organiser dans les rues de la Principauté un Grand Prix
Automobile.
Cette idée séduit immédiatement Louis Chiron, pilote automobile, et tous deux trouvent naturellement le tracé du grand prix, lequel a très peu changé depuis sa création. Le 14 avril
1929 a lieu le 1er Grand Prix de Monaco ; SAS le Prince Louis II ouvre le circuit aux concurrents. L'Automobile Club de Monaco a célébré en 2010 son 120e anniversaire.
En janvier 2009, le Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo a intégré l'Intercontinental Rallye Challenge, développé par Eurosport qui en assure la promotion et a organisé en 2011, la 79e
édition qui s'est déroulée du 18 janvier au 22 janvier 2011. Le Rallye réintègre le WRC en 2012.
Le Rallye et le Grand Prix sont les deux épreuves phares organisées par l'ACM auxquelles il convient d'ajouter : - Le Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo Historique, qui s'est déroulé du 26 janvier au 2 février dernier et ce pour la 14e année consécutive (60 concurrents lors de la première édition,
environ 330 en 2011). - Le Grand Prix de Monaco Historique organisé pour la première fois en 1997 pour commémorer les 700 ans de la dynastie des Grimaldi puis en 2000 pour fêter la fin du 20e Siècle. Devant
le succès remporté par cette épreuve, il sera programmé tous les deux ans. La prochaine édition aura lieu les 11 et 13 mai prochains, deux semaines avant le Grand Prix de F1. - La Monaco Kart Cup, organisée en octobre sur la partie basse du circuit de F1, comprend des courses FIA / CIK (dont un réservée aux juniors), ainsi qu'une course d'endurance par
équipe réservée aux amateurs. - Le 13e Rallye Monte-Carlo des Énergies Nouvelles, organisé du 22 au 25 mars prochain est un évènement incontournable pour les véhicules écologiques de dernière génération.
L'Automobile Club de Monaco, c'est 5 000 membres répartis à travers le monde. Elle abrite dans ses locaux le Club Ferrari Monaco et possède deux sections : Karting et Voitures de
Collection.
Parallèlement, l'ACM poursuit son développement : un restaurant réservé à ses membres a vu le jour le 10 janvier 1987 et une boutique a été inaugurée en mai 2000.
Dr. Raffaele Chiulli, President of the UIM, together with Mr. Riccardo Ballesio, UIM
Environmental Working Group Chairman, endorsed and certified PlanetSolar at the official arrival ceremony in Montecarlo on the 4th of May 2012 as first to circumnavigate the globe in a
“solar” boat. The Ceremony was attended by S.A.S. Prince Albert II of Monaco(in the
photo with Raffaele Chiulli)and several key ministers and governmental officers.
PlanetSolar, which received the UIM Special Environmental Mention on the 11th of February 2012, is driven by a pollution-free electrical engine powered exclusively by solar
energy.
The project that includes aspects of sports, technology and training, aimed at improving the
relationship between man and the sea. In this experience the PlanetSolar team had to measure the roughness of the sea, facing difficulties due to different climatic conditions, addressing the
strength of the currents and waves and through the magnitude of the oceans. A challenge between man and the sea, where the only energy available was that of the sun. The sport means to measure
their own limits and try to constantly improve, elements that certainly found themselves in this enterprise. The UIM believes that PlanetSolar is a valuable initiative to demonstrate the
potential of renewable energies, to show that we already have the technology required for sustainability and to take part in the technological development of renewable energy and advanced
scientific research.
The energy produced by the 537 m2 of solar panels supply 6 blocks of lithium-ion
batteries; a technology that provides power and energy density for an autonomy never achieved before. As a sailing boat propelled by a “solar wind”, PlanetSolar has been able to overcome any
difficulties, maintaining a slow but constant cruise speed, with zero CO2 emissions. The UIM wants also to acknowledge the importance of the information sharing and of the awareness raising
associated with the “Solar Village” that accompanied PlanetSolar in all the ports where stopped. With its concept the village informed the public about the project and made them aware of the
importance of renewable energy and how to make the best possible use of energy efficiency. PlanetSolar is a tangible example on how economy and ecology can and must work together. As the “Solar
Boats” of the Pharaoh in the ancient Egypt carried the sun in its journey from the day to the night, we are convinced that the experience of PlanetSolar will ferry the boat industry to new
propulsion systems.
The UIM President at the end of the Ceremony said “PlanetSolar and the UIM as proud
institutional partner, demonstrated that the future of alternative energies and environmentally friendly boating is now and we are very happy to award to PlanetSolar our UIM Green Certificate
first around the World with Solar Energy.”
Then he added “The PlanetSolar projectgoes in the same strategic direction of the UIM which aims to reduce the environmental impact of motor
boating trough research & development of new technologies and energies, in full coordination with leading research centres and boatyard industries, and educating young people to respect the
sea and the environment.”
The UIM is the world governing body for all Powerboating activities. It is
fully recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and is a member of SportAccord, former General Association of International Sports Federations
(GAISF), and the Association of the IOC Recognized International Sports Federations (ARISF) on which the UIM President serves as a Board member. The UIM
has around sixty affiliated National Federations representing thousands of passionate pilots. Circuit, Offshore, Pleasure Navigation and Aquabike are among the main disciplines of the UIM. The
UIM has also signed a Cooperation Agreement with the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) to further its range of environmental initiatives, share expertise and work together for
“greening” the Sport.
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In Italiano
Raffaele Chiulli, Presidente della UIM, e Riccardo Ballesio, Presidente UIM
Environmental Working Group, hanno approvato e certificato il record del PlanetSolar durante la cerimonia di arrivo ufficiale a Montecarlo il 4 maggio 2012, quale prima
circumnavigazione del globo con una imbarcazione "solare ". Alla cerimonia hanno partecipato S.A.S. Principe Alberto II di Monaco, il 1° Ministro Michel ROGER, diversi ministri chiave e
funzionari governativi. PlanetSolar, che ha ricevuto la Menzione Speciale UIM ambientale l'11 febbraio 2012, è guidato da un motore elettricoanti-inquinamentoalimentato esclusivamente dall’ energia solare.
Il progetto, coinvolge aspetti di sport, tecnologia e formazione ed é volto a migliorare il rapporto tra l'uomo e il mare. In questa esperienza il gruppo PlanetSolar opera per misurare
l’intemperanza del mare, la difficoltà dovuta alle diverse condizioni climatiche, affrontando la forza delle correnti e delle onde e durante la attraversata dell'ampiezza degli
oceani. Una sfida tra l'uomo e il mare, dove l'unica energia disponibile eè stata quella del sole. La componente sportiva è stato un mezzo per misurare i propri limiti e cercare di migliorare
costantemente tutti gli elementi e difficoltà che certamente sono stati affrontati in questa impresa. La UIM ritiene che PlanetSolar sia un'iniziativa preziosa per dimostrare il
potenziale delle energie rinnovabili, che sussista già la tecnologia necessaria per la sostenibilità e la partecipazione allo sviluppo tecnologico delle energie rinnovabili e alla ricerca
scientifica avanzata.
L'energia prodotta dai 537 m2 di pannelli solari alimenta 6 blocchi di batterie al litio, una tecnologia che fornisce potenza e densità di energia per una autonomia mai raggiunto prima. Come
una barca a vela spinta da un "vento solare", PlanetSolar è stata in grado di superare qualsiasi difficoltà, mantenendo una velocità di crociera lenta ma costante, con zero emissioni di CO2. La
UIM vuole anche riconoscere l'importanza della condivisione delle informazioni e della sensibilizzazione associata al "Villaggio solare" che ha accompagnato PlanetSolar in tutti i porti dove ha
fatto scalo. Con il suo concetto di villaggio, ha informato ogni volta il pubblico incontrato sul progetto e lo ha reso consapevole dell'importanza delle energie rinnovabili e come
produrre il miglior uso possibile di efficienza energetica. PlanetSolar è un esempio tangibile di come l'economia ed ecologia possono e devono lavorare sinergicamente. Come le "barche solari"
del faraone nell'antico Egitto hanno portato il sole nel suo viaggio dal giorno alla notte, parimenti siamo convinti che l'esperienza di PlanetSolar sarà in grado di traghettare l'industria
nautica per nuovi sistemi di propulsione.
Il Presidente UIM alla fine della cerimonia ha dichiarato: "PlanetSolar e la UIM, come un orgoglioso partner istituzionale, hanno dimostrato che il futuro delle energie alternative
proviene dalle barche ecologica ed in questo momento siamo molto felici di consegnare il nostro certificato UIM verde a PlanetSolar, prima imbarcazione mondiale ad energia solare. "
Poi ha aggiunto: "Il progetto PlanetSolar va nella stessa direzione strategica della UIM che mira a ridurre l'impatto ambientale della ricerca attraverso la motonautica e lo sviluppo di nuove
tecnologie ed energie, in pieno coordinamento con i centri di ricerca e le industrie leader cantieristiche dirette ad educare i giovani le persone al rispetto del mare e dell'ambiente
".
La UIM è l'organo di governo mondiale per tutte le attività motonautiche. E 'pienamente riconosciuto dal Comitato Olimpico Internazionale (CIO), ed è membro di SportAccord, ex Associazione
Generale delle Federazioni Internazionali Sportive (GAISF), e l'Associazione del CIO Federazioni Internazionali Sportive Riconosciute (ARISF) in cui il Presidente UIM è anche membro del
Consiglio. La UIM ha circa 60 Federazioni Nazionali affiliate che rappresentano migliaia di piloti appassionati. Circuito, Offshore, Pleasure Navigation e Aquabike sono tra le principali
discipline della UIM. La UIM ha anche firmato un accordo di cooperazione con l'United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) per promuovere la propria gamma di iniziative ambientali, la
condivisione delle conoscenze e nel lavoro d’ insieme per l’ecologia "verde" dello Sport.
TURANOR PLANET SOLAR SPRIZZA ENERGIA ANCHE ALL'APPRODO DI MONTE CARLO!
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TURANOR PLANET SOLAR SPRIZZA ENERGIA ANCHE ALL'APPRODO DI MONTE CARLO!
Grande eccitazion ed emozione, venerdi 4 maggio, sulla banchina dello Yacht Club de Monaco all'arrivo della prima nave trimarano che ha compiuto il
giro del mondo spinta ad energia solare. Un entusiasmo, quello dell'equipaggio, mostrato già all'entrata nella diga foranea del Porto Ercolei che si è subito trasmessa alla folla che
attendeva trepidante tra fumogeni e flash di camere fotografiche, il tutto inglobato nello straripante suono delle sirene di tutte le imbarcazioni.Ovvie, allora, le "pacche" sulle spalle al Comandante ed all'equipaggio con discorsi di compiacimento da parte degli sponsor e delle autorità locali , tra le quali Il mInistro
di Stato Michel Roger ed il Ministro dell'Ambiente del Principato di Monaco, Marie-Pierre Gramaglia, fiera di rappresentare l'importanza di tale spedizione che ha toccato ben 28 nazioni e che ha
trovato il sostegno dalla Fondazione Albert II volta alla protezione del "pianeta blu" ed alla lotta contro i cambiamenti climatici ed al sostegno di ogni azione che possa sostenere l'elemento
acqua e la biodiversità con una accentuazione degli impegni sullo sviluppo ulteriore dell'energia solare.Anche il Presidente dell'UIM, Raffaele
Chiulli, che ha sostenuto, inizialmente da "miscredente" come ha confessato, l'organizzazione della Turanor-Planet Solar, si è dichiarato fiero ed estremamente eccitato durante la consegna degli
awards, compiaciuto di aver sostenuto una imbarcazione fotovoltaica che ha ottenuto tre records: percorso più lungo, giro del mondo e traversata più rapida del mar di Cina e dell'Oceano
Atlantico .
Anche il Presidente dell'UIM, Raffaele Chiulli, che ha sostenuto, inizialmente da "miscredente" come ha confessato, l'organizzazione della
Turanor-Planet Solar, si è dichiarato fiero ed estremamente eccitato durante la consegna degli awards, compiaciuto di aver sostenuto una imbarcazione fotovoltaica che ha ottenuto tre records:
percorso più lungo, giro del mondo e traversata più rapida del mar di Cina e dell'Oceano Atlantico .
Flying finish for last to go Cassio Rivetti for the double.
For the second time this weekend Cassio Rivetti finished in first place as the last to go giving a great climax to the Trofeo Repsol. Rivetti already won the opening speed
competition on Friday and today on Böckmanns Lazio he won with a time of 58.71.
Michael Whitaker set the competition alight with a time of 59.82 on a new ride, MCB Maya and looked full of confidence as they led the way from the fourteenth to go. Michael looked
assured of Victory until the last to go when Cassio made up the time over the last two fences to catch the British rider. Finishing second once again after his good finish in the Global Champions
Tour Grand Prix last night.
(Photo credits: Sportfot/GCT)
The master of faster, Richard Spooner, blitzed around the track with Billy Bianca to attack Billy Twomey’s early targets that brought the competition
alight. With a time of 60.66 Richard ended up third. This CSI5* competition had an interesting track designed by Frank Rothenberger with the Longines serpentine combination made for some tight
turns to make up valuable seconds on the early part of the track.
Great Britain and Ireland triumph in the Global Champions Tour of
Spain.
British and Ireland took centre stage at the Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Spain seizing the top two podium places after a thrilling jump
off. Ben Maher clinched victory on Tripple X III jumping a fast clear in 41.35 with Michael Whitaker in second place on Viking in 42.17 and Irish rider Denis Lynch came in third in a fast time of
40.91 despite clocking up four faults in the jump off.
With the GCT Grand Prix counting towards Olympic qualifying the pressure was on a big field of top international riders to perform in the
€285,000 CSI 5* 1.60m class, which was full of some of the most talented speed riders.
Speaking at the press conference after the prize giving Ben Maher said of his victory on the 10-year-old stallion Tripple X: “He jumped
amazingly today. He had the whole of February off ready for the long season ahead. I was in Florida with him recently but we did not have many good results so we rested him and it worked. This
result helps towards selection as we have the Olympics coming. I can’t fault him, it was a lot of jumps on the Grand Prix course here and a big course.”
Experienced UK Michael Whitaker said of second place on the podium: “I am very happy, it was very good. Viking is getting better and better. He
is not the easiest one but at least he gets it done. That is the main thing.”
Third place rider Denis Lynch said of his round on Abbervail van het Dingeshof: “I am very happy. It was unlucky in the jump off and although I
was quicker Ben was the best man on the day.”
(Photo credits: Sportfot/GCT)
Brazil’s Alvaro de Miranda and French rider Penelope LePrevost took fourth and fifth places. Only Ben Maher and Michael Whitaker jumped three
clear rounds on the big, challenging courses designed by Frank Rothenberger.
The results of the second leg of the GCT 2012 series mean Edwina Tops-Alexander is still leading the GCT ranking followed by Denis Lynch and
Marco Kutscher. Edwina had a fence down in the second round of the Grand Prix on her star horse Cevo Itôt du Chateau, but due to her win at the opening show in Doha, Qatar, last month she is
still the rider to beat this season.
Australian-born Edwina, who is the overall 2011 GCT champion, said the changes at the top of the ranking table add a dramatic edge to the
championship: “This is top sport and this is what makes it exciting. Denis had a fantastic day today. There is a long way to go, this is only the beginning of season. A lot can change and the
best one will win.”
GCT President Jan Tops said: “This location is naturally very beautiful and it is also very horse-friendly with nice big arenas, permanent
stables and great facilities. The timekeeping with Longines and the organisation all gets better and better. It was nice to see some different names on the podium and on the ranking which makes
it exciting going forward and I am sure everything will come down to the last moment this year.”
Alvaro Arrieta, CEO of local organiser Oxer said: “We were very proud to host the Spanish leg of the GCT in our country. It is our fourth
edition and we are very pleased to host the GCT in these new facilities in Oliva Nova. Thanks to our sponsors Banco Sabadell and Longines and I think everyone enjoyed the sport.”
Alvaro said the new venue is a big change from the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia city but added: “I am really happy with the result, it
has been a success.”
With another 11 events to go in this year’s Global Champions Tour series, there is everything to play for with the next show taking place in
Hamburg, Germany, starting on May 16.
Cassio Rivetti triumphs in first 5* international on the opening day of the Global Champions Tour in Spain.
Ukranian rider Cassio Rivetti clinched victory in the opening CSI 5*competition today despite a fast challenge from current GCT champion Edwina
Tops-Alexander.
Cassio rode a deceptively quick round on his 12-year-old bay stallion Böckmanns Lazio finishing in a winning time of 57.19. The stallion’s big stride paid dividends on
the course designed by Frank Rothenberger and after the prize giving Cassio said: “He jumped a really good round. He has had some experience here before and I believe that helped as he really
liked this speed class.”
World No1 female rider Edwina sped into second place on her consistently high performing mare Mel d’Argences in a time of 57.48 just a fraction behind Cassio. Edwina,
the first GCT euro millionaire, had an impressive start to the 2012 GCT series by winning the opening Grand Prix of 2012 in Doha, Qatar, last month.
The great names in show jumping from around the world were out in force for the first 5* international class.
High speed victory for Roger-Yves Bost as the Frenchman praises his “very fast” horse Castle Forbes Vivaldo.
French rider Roger-Yves Bost delighted the crowds with a top speed win and a characteristically big smile as he claimed victory in the GCT CSI 5* International in
Spain.
“Bosty” lit up the competition with a stunningly quick round in the 1.50m class setting a time of 60.89 on his bay stallion Castle Forbes Vivaldo van
het.
After the prize giving lap of honour Roger-Yves said: “He is a very fast horse and I’m very pleased. We won a lot of classes at 1.50. I’m also pleased because I changed
plans and decided to ride him in this class.” It was a repeat of his display of acceleration and daring riding at one of the opening classes at the first GCT of 2012 in Doha, Qatar, last
month.
Over 30 top international riders in action for tonight’s Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Spain
Over 30 top international riders will be aiming for the top spot on the podium tonight in the Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Spain with €285,000 prize money at
stake and crucial qualifying points for the Olympics.
The Grand Prix Banco Sabadell Trophy will be watched by millions via Eurosport, national television networks and on GCT livestreaming. It is the second Grand Prix of
the GCT series so far this year and counts as a qualifier for the Olympic Games in London this summer and for the European Championships in 2013.
Billy Twomey, the winner of last year’s Grand Prix in Valencia, praised the “top class” facilities for the CSI 5* event and the high standards for riders, horses,
sponsors and spectators at the GCT shows.
Billy will be riding his chestnut mare Tinka’s Serenade in the Grand Prix and said: “I expect there will be a lot of interest from the public in the Grand Prix here. It
is the class everyone wants to watch.
“As a rider in the GCT, of course, you want to keep on form with your ranking and prize money and that is a constant pressure. GCT has raised standards in the sport
across the board which is a good thing. I have a very supportive owner who is really knowledgeable about the sport and have been involved with the same owner for 12 years, so I am very lucky to
have that behind me.”
Billy, currently in 4th place in the 2012 GCT ranking, is pre-selected for the Olympic as an individual rider along with fellow Irish rider Denis Lynch. He said: “If
you are competing at the Olympics you have to consider how many shows you are doing and I am lucky enough to have Tinka’s Serenade, Je t’Aime Flamenco, Romanov and Wings Sublime seems to be
jumping very good. I have to keep my form to a decent standard and keep looking forward. And that means planning which horses go to which competitions. I was very happy with 2011 and winning the
GCT in Valencia and I am looking forward to the Grand Prix this weekend.”
Edwina Tops-Alexander, No1 on the 2012 GCT rankings so far and also 2011 overall champion, will be aiming to stay on top when she rides her famous gelding Cevo Itôt du
Chateau in the Grand Prix later today.
The high stakes competition will be played out on the shores of the Mediterranean at the new venue of the Oliva Nova Equestrian Centre on the southern tip of Valencia
province. The world’s best riders spent the morning exercising their Grand Prix horses in anticipation of a hotly-contested class.
Riders from across the globe have travelled to Spain for the latest stage of the world’s premier show jumping circuit. The USA, Canada, Russia, Japan, Saudi Arabia,
Argentina, Brazil, Australia and countries throughout Europe are all represented.
Spain’s Sergio Alvarez Moya wowed the home crowd with a high quality win ahead of the main Grand Prix tonight.
Sergio powered into first place on Kisby in a time of 59.56 winning the CSI5* 1.45m class ahead of a 42-strong field which included over 30 of the world’s top riders. French rider Kevin
Staut was second in 60.25 on Le Prestige de Hus after accelerating sharply over the Global Champions Tour vertical during his round. Katharina Offel of the Ukraine came in third on Charlie in
60.73.
Ireland’s Billy Twomey was a fraction of second behind in fourth on 60.74 and fellow Irish rider Mark McAuley was fifth on the powerful horse Par Trois, owned by the young Italian rider
Maddalena Valenzano Menada.
Several of the world’s top riders tried to catch the winning time but paid the price for having to take risks.
Speaking after the prize giving ceremony in the arena at the Oliva Nova Equestrian Centre Sergio said: “Kisby is a very fast mare and we made some good tight turns. Because she has so
much speed it means I did not have to take as much risk.”
Kisby is owned by Sergio’s wife Marta Ortego Perez who is also competing at the GCT event. Marta and Sergio bought Kisby have owned the chestnut mare for about one year after buying her
from Edwina-Tops Alexander.
The Iberian Airlines class featured plenty of high quality young horses, with some of the equine stars of the future among them. The course designed by Frank Rothenberger produced 15
clear rounds but the Iberia Airlines double combination towards the end of proved a challenge for some of the best riders including Michael Whitaker and Alvaro da Miranda.
Maestro de la Loge au Grand Palais avec Pénélope Leprevost - photo: Scoopdyga
Alors que nous apprenions dimanche le départ de Maestro de la Loge
qui évoluait sous la selle dePenelope Leprevost, pour
rejoindre les écuries deJulien Epaillard, son
propriétaire Didier Emereau explique sa décision sur GrandPrix-replay.com.
« Pénélope a fait un travail magnifique avec Maestro et j’ai eu dix fois l’occasion de lui dire et de lui faire savoir. L’histoire a été belle mais il a été jugé, certes de façon qui a
pu surprendre, qu’elle devait avoir une fin. Mais ça n’a pas été facile : et je comprends que l’attachement au cheval de Pénélope et de son équipe n’a pas aussi facilité les choses de leur
côté.
Maestro et Pénélope se sont mutuellement beaucoup apportés pendant l’arrêt de ses chevaux de tête Mylord et Topinambour : mais ça a été du « Gagnant – Gagnant ». Ces
derniers reprenant du service avec des échéances importantes : ce que je comprends parfaitement, j’ai pensé qu’il était temps pour Maestro de s’éclipser, et que si cela pouvait se faire
en comblant un autre cavalier talentueux dont le cheval de tête est blessé, ce serait intelligent. Et je n’oublie pas que Maestro a douze ans.
Je suis persuadé que Julien Epaillard prendra le relais de Pénélope avec le même souci du respect de « l’intégrité physique et morale » du cheval qui a totalement animé le travail
de Pénélope. Merci à Pénélope et à toute son équipe et bon vent à Maestro et Julien ! »
Didier Emereau, propriétaire de Maestro et sa famille.
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Per la terza volta ma per il secondo anno consecutivo , Mike e Bon Bryan hanno vinto il doppio del Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. I gemelli americani,
quasi un solo cervello in due corpi, parafrasando "Platone", hanno battuto in finale Max Mirnyi e Daniel Nestor 6-2, 6-3. Di notevole in questa sezione dei Masters la partecipazione del serbo-
canadese Daniel Nestor, quarantenne ,giunto in finale.
Momenti forti di questa edizione, ricordati nell'intervista del direttore del torneo ZelijkoFranulovic, sono stati l'addio emozionante al tennis di
Ivan Ljubiciic, la generosità di Jo-Wilfried Tsonga che ha offerto un assegno al Programma Alimentare dell'ONU, la simpatica e convolgente presenza di campioni della storia del Tennis quali Borg,
Nastase, Pietrangeli e Lendl: quest'ultimo ha lasciato l'impronta della mano nella "International Tennis Hall of Fame" .
I finalisto hanno ricevuto la coppa del Principato di Monaco dalle mani del Sindaco George Marsan.
ALCUNE IMMAGINI DI PERSONAGGI PRESENTI AL MONTE CARLO ROLEX MASTERS
l'Ambasciatore d'Italia nel Principato di Monaco, Antonio Morabito, l'assessore della Regione Liguria, Angelo Berlangieri, Paolo Risso Cambiasso, Presidente
della Risso Cambiasso, Paolo Bozano, del Comitato Tennis del Monte Carlo Country Club
Sotto: Nicola Pietrangeli festeggia la vittoria di Nadal con un Côte de Provence rosé, Gianni Ocleppo e Paolo Bertolucci
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RISULTATI DEL 21 APRILE - SEMIFINALE
Singolare - Semifinali [1] N Djokovic (SRB) d [6] T Berdych (CZE) 46 63 62 [2] R Nadal (ESP) d [9] G Simon (FRA) 63 64
Doppio - Semifinali [1] B Bryan (USA) / M Bryan (USA) d M Granollers (ESP) / M Lopez (ESP) 64 76(5) [2] M Mirnyi (BLR) / D Nestor (CAN) d [3] M Llodra (FRA) / N Zimonjic (SRB) 46 64 10-5
En avril la Principauté est sportive !!! Il y a le tennis...et le beach volley, un des sports olympiques les plus pratiqués au monde....et sur le sable
monégasque, une compétition internationale avant les JO de Londres; 2 jours de tournois non-stop (finale aujourd'hui); 8 des meilleures nations au monde dans la discipline s'affrontant pour un
Price money de 10 000 dollards; des animations inter et after matches....! ..show et sensations fortes assurées...et entrée gratuite pour tous !
Du 20 au 21 avril, le sable monégasque sera « show » avec la 5ème édition du Monte-Carlo Beach Volley ! 8 des meilleures équipes féminines nationales au monde
s’affronteront sur 2 jours pour remporter le Price money de 10 000 $ et tester leur niveau avant les JO de Londres. Entrée gratuite pour tous….et suspense et sensations
assurés !
Organisée par la Fédération Monégasque de Volley présidée par SAS Le Prince Albert II, cette compétition, inscrite au calendrier international, connaît un succès croissant auprès de très nombreux
spectateurs et se positionne comme l’un des tournois les plus prisés au monde par les athlètes. 16 joueuses des meilleures nations de la discipline s’affronteront sur 2 jours non-stop,
parfois en nocturne pour un total de 18 matches au minimum. La notoriété du tournoi monégasque a permis de mobiliser de nouveaux pays comme l’Autriche, l’Espagne, l’Estonie, la Lituanie, la
Slovénie s’ajoutant au Canada, aux USA et à la République Tchèque (13ème mondiale). La finale aura lieu samedi 21 avril à partir de 17 heures en présence de très nombreuses
personnalités qui ont répondu massivement à l’invitation de la Fédération Monégasque. Cette édition accueillera également, pour la première fois, une marraine derenom : Victoria Ravva, capitaine de l’équipe de France et du Racing Club de Cannes au palmarès envié : vice championne d’Europe de volley ball et vainqueur pour la
dixième fois consécutive de la Coupe de France et fan de beach volley.
De plus, la notoriété de la compétition a séduit un nouveau sponsor important déjà impliqué dans le sport et notamment le football avec l’ASM :
FxPro. Sa forte implication dans ce sport olympique depuis 1996 aux JO d’Atlanta vaut au Monte-Carlo Beach Volley de changer de nom et devenir le FxPro Monte-Carlo Beach
Volley. Les medias sont également présents pour relayer le tournoi : Eurosport, Infosport, Eurovision, Tout le Sport (France
3)…sans oublier l’équipe de Radio Monaco qui animera une émission en direct de la plage du Larvotto avec des joueuses et des personnalités !
Le FxPro Monte-Carlo Beach Volley confortera aussi sa réputation de rencontre conviviale en accueillant d’autres événements importants comme le lancement, jeudi 19 avril de 18h à 21h, du
Tournoi du Beach Volley Trophy Albert II, plus grand tournoi interentreprises en Europe rassemblant 180 participants concourant de mai à juin en Principauté, des
animations « inter-match » et « after-match » dont une soirée éco-beach ! Outre le très haut niveau de la compétition, les organisateurs du Monte-Carlo
Beach Volley ont une nouvelle fois choisi de promouvoir la « Beach attitude » qui, par nature, est associée au respect de l’environnement. Jouer les pieds nus dans le sable, le plus
souvent dans de beaux sites naturels est un privilège qu’il faut impérativement défendre et le plus longtemps possible.
Le prestige du lieu, la date du tournoi dans le calendrier international, le haut niveau des équipes présentes, le spectaculaire du jeu, la plastique sexy des athlètes sont des atouts majeurs,
permettant d’offrir à tous le plaisir d’un moment inoubliable.
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