1985 IAAF World Race Walking Cup México, the United Kingdom, the United States, Algeria, Australia, China, Canada, Colombia, and Kenya proceeded directly to the final. México withdrew due to the Mexico City earthquake. Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf, France, June 22/23 Borås, Sweden, June 15 Russe, Bulgaria, June 22/23 This year, China, the Soviet Union, Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada proceeded directly to the final. Borås, Sweden, June 15 Russe, Bulgaria, June 22 Saint-Aubin-lès-Elbeuf, France, June 2 1985 IAAF World Race Walking Cup The 1985 IAAF World Race Walking Cup was held on 28 and 29 September 1985 in the streets of St John's, Isle of
2015 Cricket World Cup opening ceremony 2015 Cricket World Cup opening ceremony The opening ceremonies of the 2015 Cricket World Cup took place in New Zealand and Australia on the eve of the beginning of the World Cup hosted by them after 23 years. Two ceremonies took place at the same time, one in North Hagley Park, Christchurch in New Zealand while the other in Melbourne, Australia. Thousands of fans turned up to watch the opening ceremony in both locations. It was the first major sporting event hosted by Christchurch after the deadly 2011 Christchurch earthquake. There were performances showcasing the culture of each of the