SPORT - HEALTH and FRIENDSHIP

Poland and Ukraine have been chosen to host the 2012 European Championships. Uefa president Michel Platini said: "Poland and Ukraine are surely a worthy winner. However, there are no losers today, rather only bids that have not won this time round." Polish Football Association chairman Michal Listkiewicz said: "There are 85 million people now waiting for this big football event. "The friendship between our nations has a very long history. This big tournament will be an important milestone in the history of our two Slavic nations." His comments were echoed by Ukrainian football federation president Hryhory Surkis.
"This is a decisive day for our country. It will provide new opportunities for our country as it strives to integrate with Europe," he said.