Sailing entries

Source: Agencies  |   2008-12-20  |     NEWSPAPER EDITION

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FOUR new teams have signed up to race in the America's Cup, organizers said on Thursday. Two teams from Italy and one each from Greece and Russia mean 18 syndicates are ready to challenge Swiss champion Alinghi in the 33rd edition of the sailing classic. Italy's Luna Rossa and China Team also returned to the competition after initially pulling out following the last edition in July 2007. The former Areva Challenge team from France has returned as K-Challenge. Racing cannot begin before a New York judge first rules whether Alinghi must sail against BMW Oracle in a best-of-three series. A decision is expected by February 10.

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