Press Releases About: London

• February 7th 2013 - UIPM AND PEACE AND SPORT SIGN A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
• February 5th 2013 - UIPM Executive Board Focuses on Development at 1st Meeting of 2013
• January 14th 2013 - Open letter from UIPM President about new Pentathlon Stadium
• December 12th 2012 - UIPM Launches New Mixed Relay World Cup Series
• November 26th 2012 - sevens7 Provide Turnkey Temporary Infrastructure Solutions To UK & International Sporting Events
• November 17th 2012 - Shiny Fang Appointed as UIPM Secretary General
• November 16th 2012 - Tokyo 2020 ready to host an experience as spectacular as the London 2012 Games
• October 31st 2012 - 14th UIPM Biathle World Championships about the kick off in Dubai
• October 20th 2012 - Schormann Re-Elected & Bouzou Turns from Secretary General to Vice President
• October 18th 2012 - 64th UIPM Congress Heads South to Buenos Aires
• October 5th 2012 - FINA Coaches Clinic to offer unmissable insight
• August 30th 2012 - London 2012 Games-time Web Traffic Smashes Records; Record-breaking Paralympics Traffic also Expected
• August 20th 2012 - Around the Rings Grades the Games: So How Did London Do, Anyway?
• August 16th 2012 - Counsilman - Hunsaker Continues Partnership with FINA World Aquatics Convention
• August 12th 2012 - Modern Pentathlon: Asadauskaite win's last gold medal of London 2012
• August 11th 2012 - Youth Olympic Games Double Champ Looks to the Future
• August 11th 2012 - Svoboda is the Modern Pentathlon Olympic Champion
• August 10th 2012 - Modern Pentathlon Men's Olympic Preview: Can Moiseev become the greatest ever?
• August 10th 2012 - Modern Pentathlon: Asadauskaite Making Pentathlon a Family Affair
• August 9th 2012 - Modern Pentathlon: Isaksen Fighting Back to Fitness
• August 8th 2012 - Chen's Heroics Came at a Surprise, Even to Her
• August 6th 2012 - Modern Pentathlon Olympic Press Conference to be held 9 August at 11:30am
• August 6th 2012 - Modern Pentathlon: Benedetti, the Italian heron is ready to fly
• August 4th 2012 - Modern Pentathlon: Cerkovskis, 4 Olympics, but not quite a veteran
• August 3rd 2012 - Modern Pentathlon: Marques, Carrying a Dream of a Nation
• August 2nd 2012 - Modern Pentathlon: Cao Starting to Feel the Pain
• August 1st 2012 - Modern Pentathlon: Impossible is Nothing to World Champion Spence
• July 31st 2012 - Modern Pentathlon: Daniel has experienced the highs and lows
• July 30th 2012 - Modern Pentathlon: Coyle Achieves Her Olympic Dream
• July 30th 2012 - Modern Pentathlon: One sport is not enough for Mr Cool David Svoboda
• July 29th 2012 - Around the Rings to Field Biggest Team Ever for London 2012; Ready for Social Media "Battleground"
• July 28th 2012 - Samantha Murray - Small Town U.K. to the London Olympics
• July 26th 2012 - Rublevska Goes into Unchartered Territory at her 4th Olympics
• July 25th 2012 - Modern Pentathlon: From the Battered to the Batterer, Woodbridge has his eyes on a medal
• July 24th 2012 - Modern Pentathlon: Esposito Representing Australia and the Family Name
• July 23rd 2012 - Modern Pentathlon: From Borisov to Moscow, to World Champiom, Aleksander Lesun's Story
• July 20th 2012 - Modern Pentathlon: Medany a Veteran at 24
• July 20th 2012 - Modern Pentathlon: Persistence the key for Bowsher
• July 19th 2012 - Modern Pentathlon: Gheorghe, Like Father, Like Son
• July 19th 2012 - London 2012 Features: Kovacs, Modern Pentathlon's Smiling Elf
• July 18th 2012 - Modern Pentathlon: Moiseev Gunning to Become the Best Ever
• July 18th 2012 - Modern Pentathlon: From Singapore to London, Vega Moves Quick!
• July 18th 2012 - Modern Pentathlon: El Geziry Follows his Brothers Footsteps
• July 17th 2012 - Modern Pentathlete Tereshuk Looking for Family Olympic Gold
• July 17th 2012 - Modern Pentathlete Weale does not like being called normal
• July 16th 2012 - London Olympics to showcase strength of aquatic sports
• July 7th 2012 - De Luca Runs Away with Modern Pentathlon European Gold
• July 6th 2012 - Asadauskaite is the 2012 Modern Pentathlon European Chammpion
• July 6th 2012 - Winning the Race to Save the Planet through London's Olympics
• July 2nd 2012 - Around the Rings Editor Ed Hula to Appear on BBC Radio during London Games
• June 17th 2012 - UIPM Announces 2nd Round of Olympic Qualifications
• June 15th 2012 - iSportconnect is excited to announce the London 2012 Olympics Networking Tool will be live as of the 20th June.
• June 1st 2012 - UIPM Announces Modern Pentathlon Olympic Qualified Athletes
• May 31st 2012 - Contemporary Group Looking to the Future
• May 27th 2012 - Fast Frolov Wins the 2012 World Cup Final
• May 26th 2012 - Asadauskaite Storms to World Cup Final Gold & the World #1 Ranking
• May 22nd 2012 - 2012 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Series Finale about to begin
• May 13th 2012 - Lesun Becomes the 52nd Modern Pentathlon World Champion
• May 12th 2012 - Spence is the 2012 Women's Modern Pentathlon World Champion
• May 9th 2012 - Ukraine Defend their Modern Pentathlon Mixed Relay World Title
• May 9th 2012 - FINAL SAILORS ADDED TO TEAM GB FOR LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS
• May 9th 2012 - SIX ARCHERS SELECTED TO TEAM GB FOR LONDON 2012 OLYMPICS
• May 8th 2012 - Korea Taste World Championships Gold for the First Time
• May 7th 2012 - Germany Claim Women's World Championships Relay Gold
• May 3rd 2012 - 52nd Modern Pentathlon World Championships About to Take Off
• April 30th 2012 - London 2012 Olympic Basketball Draw made
• April 27th 2012 - MARATHONER LEE MERRIEN NAMED TO TEAM GB
• April 22nd 2012 - Teenager Shugarov Claims Gold in First UIPM World Cup Event
• April 21st 2012 - Prokopenko Storms to Gold at UIPM World Cup #4
• April 18th 2012 - World's Best Pentathletes Arrive in Russia for UIPM World Cup #4
• April 15th 2012 - Benedetti Sprints to Modern Pentathlon World Cup #3 Gold
• April 14th 2012 - Caze Completes Injury Comeback to Become World Cup #3 Champion
• April 10th 2012 - World's Best All Round Athletes Head to Hungary for UIPM World Cup #3
• April 5th 2012 - UIPM Releases Modern Pentathlon Smartphone App
• March 30th 2012 - Pentathlete Tereshuk Names Ukrainian Athlete of the Year
• March 28th 2012 - Michelin-starred chef named for Our Greatest Team Rises
• March 18th 2012 - Lesun Victorious at Modern Pentathlon World Cup #2
• March 17th 2012 - Clouvel Claims Gold at Modern Pentathlon World Cup #2
• March 13th 2012 - Rio de Janeiro Welcomes World's Best Pentathetes for World Cup #2
• March 11th 2012 - Frolov Shoots his way to Gold at Modern Pentathlon World Cup #1
• March 11th 2012 - 1st Gold of the 2012 Modern Pentathlon Season goes to Schoneborn
• March 5th 2012 - 2012 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Series About to Begin in the USA
• February 29th 2012 - Volunteers Introduced to One Team GB at Loughborough University
• February 22nd 2012 - AGGREKO SPONSORS SPORTACCORD CONVENTION FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
• January 29th 2012 - Games-time hotel rooms released
• January 25th 2012 - Road Race Vantage Point Capacity Increased
• January 24th 2012 - Plans revealed for London 2012 World Sport Day, presented by Lloyds TSB
• January 19th 2012 - UIPM Signs Sponsorship Agreement with RAM Swiss Watches
• January 18th 2012 - UIPM Renews Long Standing Sponsorship Agreement with Speedo
• January 17th 2012 - Resale platform on the London 2012 ticketing website to reopen today
• January 16th 2012 - Diving test event tickets go back on sale tomorrow
• January 15th 2012 - Enjoy a Summer of Football at Old Trafford with an Official LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC HOSPITALITY Package
• January 11th 2012 - U.S. Olympic Committee launching Road to London Tour with five stops in 2012
• January 11th 2012 - BOA Celebrate Olympians, Volunteers and Parents as London 2012 Torchbearers
• January 10th 2012 - Last opportunities to nominate a team to carry the Paralympic Flame
• January 10th 2012 - Olympic qualification at Gymnastics test event
• January 9th 2012 - SFC London 2012 Olympics headline news updated 24/7 online and mobile
• January 9th 2012 - Mayor tells top business leaders to plan, prepare and profit from 2012 Games
• January 9th 2012 - London 2012 outlines scale of plans to get Games ready with 200 days-to-go
• January 9th 2012 - Birmingham marks 200 Days To Go by committing to a spectacular welcome for visitors to the Olympic Games
• December 29th 2011 - Edinburgh's Hogmanay wishes revellers an 'Appy New Year with the London 2012 Festival
• December 12th 2011 - Moscow Awarded the 2016 Modern Pentathlon World Championships
• December 12th 2011 - UIPM Approves No Needle Policy
• December 8th 2011 - Sports Betting Community keeps Olympic Prospect's Dream Alive
• December 8th 2011 - Olympic Flame to make historic visit to Dublin as part of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay
• December 8th 2011 - London 2012 offers first Torchbearer places for the Olympic Torch Relay
• December 7th 2011 - UIPM Launches it's 2012 Modern Pentathlon World Cup Series Logo
• December 4th 2011 - Local crowds enjoy first Paralympic test event
• December 4th 2011 - London 2012 Ceremonies on track to showcase the UK to the world
• December 2nd 2011 - First Paralympic test event brings Goalball to Olympic Park
• December 1st 2011 - London 2012 Paralympic Games tickets back on sale in time for Christmas
• November 29th 2011 - London 2012 Olympic football tickets - including new TeamGB fixtures - are now on sale
• November 28th 2011 - Olympic gold medallist Haile Gebrselassie helps launch London 2012's International Inspiration programme in Ethiopia
• November 25th 2011 - Roll out the red carpet... 'Wenlock and Mandeville's Rainbow Rescue' hits the big screen
• November 22nd 2011 - World class Handball comes to Olympic Park
• November 21st 2011 - World table tennis stars head to London for Olympic test event
• November 21st 2011 - Gold Great Britain in the Women's Pentathlon Junior World Championships Relay
• November 20th 2011 - Cooke Becomes the 43rd Modern Pentathlon Junior World Champion
• November 19th 2011 - Kovacs Defends Her Modern Pentathlon Junior World Title
• November 18th 2011 - Women's Final Preview: Toth Looking for 2nd Pentathlon Junior World Title
• November 18th 2011 - McFly star and London 2012 mascots eye up music chart position
• November 18th 2011 - London 2012's International Inspiration programme launches in Ghana
• November 16th 2011 - Modern Pentathlon Junior World Championships About to Begin
• November 16th 2011 - UIPM Signs a Historic Memorandum of Understanding With CISM
• November 16th 2011 - UK Schools go global and show support for Olympic and Paralympic teams across the world
• November 16th 2011 - London 2012 test event tickets on sale tomorrow: Gymnastics, Track Cycling, Diving
• November 15th 2011 - Just the ticket for Christmas: London 2012 Paralympic Games tickets to go back on sale
• November 11th 2011 - Modern Pentathlon Junior World Championships Preview
• November 10th 2011 - London 2012 reveals communities on Olympic Torch Relay route and invites the UK to welcome the Olympic Flame next summer
• November 10th 2011 - OVER 100 PRE GAMES TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL ATHLETES IN EVERY NATION AND REGION OF THE UK
• November 10th 2011 - Here we go: Team GB fixture dates confirmed and London 2012 Football tickets to go back on sale
• October 30th 2011 - Petroni Storms to Modern Pentathlon Champion of Champions Glory
• October 29th 2011 - Men's Modern Pentathlon Champion of Champions Preview
• October 29th 2011 - Isaksen Crowned the Modern Pentathlon 2011 Champion of Champions
• October 28th 2011 - UIPM to Crown the 2011 Modern Pentathlon Champion of Champions
• October 25th 2011 - Bustos Secures his Modern Pentathlon Place at the 2012 Olympic Games
• October 20th 2011 - Pentathlete Vega one of 1st YOG athletes to Qualify for Olympic Games
• October 20th 2011 - Pentathlete Gheorghe Follow's in Fathers Footsteps & Secures Olympic Qualification
• October 19th 2011 - 2011 Modern Pentathlon Champion of Champions
• October 18th 2011 - New Modern Pentathlon Precision Laser Targets
• October 17th 2011 - First ever 'Africa House' to set up at an Olympic Games
• October 10th 2011 - ELLISON strikes gold for the USA at London Archery Classic
• October 10th 2011 - ELLISON glane l'or pour les USA au London Archery Classic
• October 9th 2011 - JUNG takes gold at the London Archery Classic
• September 24th 2011 - 2011 SJA British Sports Awards
• September 14th 2011 - Hungary are the New Men's Relay Modern Pentathlon World Champions
• September 13th 2011 - Hungary Claim Modern Pentathlon Women's World Relay Title
• September 12th 2011 - Ukraine Clinch the Modern Pentathlon Mixed Relay World Championships
• September 11th 2011 - Double Olympic Champion Moiseev Becomes Modern Pentathlon World Champion
• September 10th 2011 - Tereshuk Becomes New Modern Pentathlon World Champion
• September 2nd 2011 - Pentathletes Travel to Moscow for 51st Modern Pentathlon World Championships
• July 31st 2011 - Schoneborn Strides to European Modern Pentathlon Gold
• July 27th 2011 - Pentathletes ready to battle for 8 Olympic qualification spots at European Championships
• July 6th 2011 - World's Best Pentathletes Arrive in London for the World Cup Final
• July 5th 2011 - The World Archery Championships started with two world records
• July 5th 2011 - Les Championnats du Monde de Tir à l'Arc débutent avec deux records du monde
• July 5th 2011 - The World Archery Championships started with a world records
• July 2nd 2011 - FITA becomes World Archery Federation
• July 2nd 2011 - La FITA devient la "World Archery Federation"
• July 1st 2011 - WORLD ARCHERY NEWS - JUNE 2011
• June 22nd 2011 - World Archery Championships: Objectives Turin - London
• April 19th 2011 - SPORTACCORD CONVENTION EMERGES AS NEWS PLATFORM
• April 7th 2011 - Populous acclaims SportAccord Convention role in 2012 run-up
• March 31st 2011 - BP Partners with Sports Journalists Association's Olympic Question Time
• March 24th 2011 - London partners gear up to welcome the sports world
• March 23rd 2011 - Aggreko sponsors SportAccord Convention for fourth year
• March 11th 2011 - Crystal CG International adds a new dimension to animation in sport at SportAccord Convention 2011
• March 8th 2011 - Contemporary Group Count Down to London
• March 4th 2011 - SPORTACCORD CONVENTION 2011 IS SOLD OUT
• February 17th 2011 - A virtual battle in the pool as Speedo Eastern and Western Kicks off
• February 11th 2011 - LONDON DEBATING CHAMBER TO HOST CITY FORUM
• February 8th 2011 - Provision Of Information In Return For Reduced Sanctions Is Integral To Anti-Doping - Andy Parkinson, Chief Executive, UK Anti-Doping
• February 3rd 2011 - IPC Delegation Heads to London for 2012 Paralympic Games Review
• February 3rd 2011 - WORLD ARCHERY NEWS - JANUARY 2011 / JANVIER 2011
• February 1st 2011 - EVENTSCOTLAND GIVE SILVER SUPPORT TO SPORTACCORD CONVENTION 2011
• January 17th 2011 - IOC Awards broadcast rights in Cuba for London 2012 Olympic Games
• January 3rd 2011 - Du Toit Aims to Go Out on a High After London 2012
• December 17th 2010 - London 2012 medals made in UK by Royal Mint
• December 13th 2010 - Dr. C K Wu, Chairman of the World Series of Boxing
• December 7th 2010 - BOA Confirms Indoor Volleyball for 2012
• November 29th 2010 - David Beckham in awe of London 2012 Olympic Park
• November 29th 2010 - IEC in Sports expands with further Event Management Success
• November 27th 2010 - Organizational Development Initiative Workshop Heads to Trinidad and Tobago
• November 8th 2010 - Denmark Keeps Up Sporting Momentum
• November 4th 2010 - 2011 SPORTACCORD CONVENTION WILL DEBATE "WHY SPORT MATTERS"
• November 2nd 2010 - WORLD ARCHERY NEWS - OCTOBER 2010 / OCTOBRE 2010
• October 8th 2010 - The Youth Olympic Games: Growth Spurt & Growing Pains - Around the Rings Newsmaker Breakfast Acapulco
• October 5th 2010 - REGISTRATION OPENS FOR 2011 SPORTACCORD CONVENTION IN LONDON
• October 4th 2010 - WORLD ARCHERY NEWS - SEPTEMBER 2010 / SEPTEMBRE 2010
• September 2nd 2010 - WORLD ARCHERY NEWS - AUGUST 2010 / AOUT 2010
• July 29th 2010 - WORLD ARCHERY NEWS - JULY 2010 / JUILLET 2010
• July 28th 2010 - Beyond marathons: ASICS to be Broadcast Sponsor of European Athletics Championships in Barcelona
• June 29th 2010 - WORLD SPORTS LAW REPORT LAUNCHES SPORT, GAMBLING & SPONSORSHIP SUMMIT
• April 22nd 2010 - ASICS teams up with Eurosport for pan-European campaign in 2010
• March 8th 2010 - Paralympian Mum in Mothers' Day race for Disabled African Children
• February 20th 2010 - VISA, Chief Marketing Officer, Antonio Lucio join speakers line-up
• February 17th 2010 - Stacey Allaster, Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Chairman and CEO join summit speakers line-up
• February 10th 2010 - WTA Tour Chairman & CEO Stacey Allaster announced as Speaker
• February 4th 2010 - BRAZILIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE AND RIO CITY GOVERNMENT PRESENT PROJECT TO SUPPORT HIGH-PERFORMANCE ATHLETES
• February 4th 2010 - Desmond Tutu visits Olympic Park and pledges support for London 2012
• February 1st 2010 - BBC Executive to speak at Global Sports Industry Summit
• January 27th 2010 - London 2012, ESPN, Eurosport, AEG, Octagon Executives to speak at Global Sports Industry Summit
• January 25th 2010 - LONDON 2012 Director of Sport announced as Speaker
• December 10th 2009 - IOC approves new events for London 2012
• December 7th 2009 - London 2012 to showcase the best of British food in 2012
• December 7th 2009 - London Food Board's response to 2012's food vision
• November 30th 2009 - GlaxoSmithKline announced as Tier 3 Sponsor as London 2012 anti-doping plans confirmed
• November 28th 2009 - BOA Chairman Elected to EOC Executive Committee
• November 27th 2009 - London 2012 Continues To Make Positive Progress
• November 18th 2009 - London 2012 plans move up a gear with BMW announced as the latest sponsor
• November 13th 2009 - IOC Executive Board meeting in December
• November 8th 2009 - World Travel Awards Grand Final winners unveiled
• November 5th 2009 - Outlook looks bright as London 2012 confirm weather supplier
• November 4th 2009 - World Travel Awards announces line up for London ceremonies
• November 4th 2009 - 100 Days to Vancouver - Better Never Stops
• November 4th 2009 - London to host prestigious international sport conference
• November 4th 2009 - London 2012 gets set for Games-time business push
• October 27th 2009 - IOC and Visa Extend Partnership to 2020
• October 26th 2009 - London 2012 Appoints Director of Games Operations
• October 26th 2009 - LOCOG seeks large scale events production company for London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Ceremonies
• October 10th 2009 - Unprecedented £3m Three-Year Programme To Create New Work for 2012: Commissions, Talent Development, UK and International Performances
• October 9th 2009 - Sir Craig Reedie Elected to IOC Executive Board
• October 2nd 2009 - 'Enjoy this epic moment in your city's history', Mayor tells Rio de Janeiro
• October 1st 2009 - UPS becomes Lead Logistics Supporter to London 2012
• September 30th 2009 - IOC reaches agreement for 2010 & 2012 broadcast rights in the Caribbean
• September 29th 2009 - VISA ANNOUNCED AS TEAM 2012 PRESENTING PARTNER
• September 26th 2009 - Mayor: Deaf and disabled Londoners will be not be left behind in economic recovery
• September 15th 2009 - London 2012 launches Get Set network as new education logo infill is unveiled
• September 14th 2009 - 10 women invited to final ’09 World Championships Team Selection Camp
• August 25th 2009 - London 2012 delivers stamp licensing deal
• August 13th 2009 - Changes Made to Boxing, Canoe and Modern Pentathlon For 2012 Olympic Games Program in London
• August 13th 2009 - AIBA welcomes women to world of Olympic boxing
• August 11th 2009 - Kuwait Men’s World Open Qualifiers Attract Players From 21 Nations
• August 5th 2009 - World’s Largest Spanish Culture Organisation Officially Supports Madrid 2016
• August 3rd 2009 - London 2012 Organising Committee appoints Security Director
• July 22nd 2009 - London 2012 announce Hornby as licensee
• July 15th 2009 - London 2012 welcomes £16 million ‘National Lottery’ investment in Cultural Olympiad
• July 15th 2009 - Olympic Gold Medallist Joins BOA to Hunt More Success for Team GB
• July 2nd 2009 - DALEY THOMPSON GETS ON HIS BIKE TO LAUNCH PERSONAL CRUSADE AGAINST GUN AND KNIFE CRIME
• June 25th 2009 - Results of Chief Executives’ Committee and first day of ICC Board meeting
• June 23rd 2009 - Seb Coe launches London 2012 Open Weekend 2009 – supported by BP
• May 14th 2009 - SportsFeatures.com announces new SFC Press Point story lead and press release distribution service
• May 7th 2009 - London 2012 appoint McCann Worldgroup as marketing services agency
• April 28th 2009 - ITTF Press Release: H.I.S. 2009 World Table Tennis Championships
• April 23rd 2009 - Strong partnership brings good progress
• March 19th 2009 - Olympic Board confirms the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich as the Shooting venue in 2012
• March 19th 2009 - Artists take the lead in £5.4m project for Cultural Olympiad
• March 11th 2009 - Mayor and Think London offer overseas investors help to set up in capital
• March 11th 2009 - London 2012 extends Cadbury deal
• February 16th 2009 - Photo of ICC Women’s World Cup trophy available free of charge
• January 30th 2009 - Mayor secures £15.5m to boost grass roots sport in capital
• January 27th 2009 - AVIVA PARALLEL SUCCESS LAUNCHED BY UKA
• January 27th 2009 - 2012 ORGANISER JOINS UKA BOARD
• January 8th 2009 - SportsFeatures.com launches online press release and story lead posting system
• December 22nd 2008 - FORMER BOA CEO & CHEF DE MISSION CLEGG LEAVES BOA
• December 20th 2008 - Further work to consider shooting location as Olympic Board publish KPMG Report
• December 19th 2008 - London 2012 Children’s Promise scheme – final call for registrations
• December 16th 2008 - President Wei sure of British Volleyball teams in 2012 Olympics
• December 9th 2008 - London 2012 on track to reach sustainability goals
• December 9th 2008 - IOC Executive Board and announcement of the 2012 Youth Olympic Games Host City
• December 2nd 2008 - London 2012 sponsors meet at Number 10
• November 28th 2008 - Parsons BOA Director of Comms & Public Affairs
• November 25th 2008 - BOA Appoints Chief Commercial Officer
• November 18th 2008 - SPORTSFEATURES.COM LAUNCHES FREE-TO-VIEW OLYMPICS AND SOCCER MICROSITES
• November 13th 2008 - 2007 RIO PAN AMERICAN GAMES AND RIO 2016 BID ARE THEMES AT LONDON SPORTS EVENT CONFERENCE
• November 6th 2008 - RIO 2016 BID COMMITTEE SHARE BIDDING INSIGHTS WITH UK OLYMPICS MINISTER
• November 4th 2008 - UK ATHLETICS ANNOUNCES TOUGH NEW ATHLETE FUNDING CRITERIA