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ASIAN Sports, Athletics News, Sep 19, 2011


S'pore to hold Asia-Pacific sports conference
Channel News Asia
SINGAPORE: The inaugural Asia-Pacific Sports Conference 2011 is set to take place next week in Singapore. Acting Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Chan Chun Sing will be at the event which brings together more than 150 sports ...
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Smart Gilas powers past Jordan in Fiba Asia
Inquirer.net
“Absolute travesty was done in the sport of basketball today. PHILIPPINES 72—Douthit 19, Lassiter 14, Alapag 11, Tiu 9, Williams 6, Lutz 4, de Ocampo 4, Casio 3, Taulava 2, Barroca 0, Aguilar 0, Baracael 0. JORDAN 64—Daghles 18, Wright 16, Abbas Z ...
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Inquirer.net
Time Running Short for SEA Games Test Events
Jakarta Globe
While construction crews hurry to complete work on sports venues ahead of the Southeast Asian Games, organizers still want test events to go ahead. Djoko Pramono, the deputy chairman of Indonesia's SEA Games organizing committee (Inasoc), ...
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Taufiq wants to name stadium for SBY
Jakarta Post
PALEMBANG: People's Consultative Assembly chairman Taufiq Kiemas has proposed naming the Jakabaring sports complex in Palembang, the venue for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, as the “Susilo Bambang YudhoyonoSports Complex”, shortened to ...
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Integrated Asian tourism package pushed
Manila Bulletin
Gangwon, in particular, also has a sports academy. Jung said potential tourists for this package are Australians and Europeans who “invest money to enjoy sporting activities.” According to Jung, clustering Asian destinations and offering a similar ...
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Hambanthota is ready for South Asian Beach Games
The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka
Authorities expect nearly 1000 athletes and other sports personnel representing SAARC countries to participate in this festival. South Asian Beach Sports Fund is handling the construction according to Urban Development Authority plans.
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Pakistan cricketers to return home on Wednesday
Associated Press of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Sept 19 (APP): A 15-member Pakistan squad will leave for Iran on Thursday to participate in the first circle style Asian Kabaddi Championship that will be held from September 24 to 28 in Tabriz. Over 120 players will participate from hosts ...
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India and Indians have a great week in sport
Firstpost
In hockey, the Indian team, despite, rather than because of, the management of the sport in India, won the Asian Champions Trophy beating Pakistan. Moving onto boxing, “Nineteen boxers have been named in the list of probables to represent the country ...
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Firstpost
Coppice fail to hit form in UK finals
Asian Image
In the final game they lost 6-4 Punjab United Sports Wolverhampton. London Apsa went on to beat host side SEMSA 1-0 in the closely fought final. Coppice United who are the Asian Image Cup champions 2011 beat Blackburn United 1-0 in a play-off in July ...
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Sub-57 seconds for an Olympic medal
TODAYonline
Tao Li clocked 58.24sec when she won silver in the 100 fly final at the AsianGames last November. The 21-year-old, a two-time Asian Games gold medallist in the 50 fly - posted a 58.78 in the semi-finals at the World Championships in July. ...
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Preserve RMSC's rich heritage
Inquirer.net
Who could ever forget the lissome lass Lydia de Vega as she thundered down the straight to win the 100- and 200-meter gold medals in the 1981 Southeast AsianGames and to reach new heights of human excellence as the “Sprint Queen ofAsia. ...
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CCTVs soon in 6 court complexes
The Asian Age
Sports minister Ajay Maken flags off the '11th Family Fun Car Rally 2011' in New Delhi on Sunday. — Asian Age The Delhi police has tightened their belts to secure the court complexes in Delhi. After the bomb blast in front of the Delhi high court on...
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Pak Kabaddi team to leave for Iran on Thursday
Associated Press of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Sept 19 (APP): A 15-member Pakistan squad will leave for Iran on Thursday to participate in the first circle style Asian Kabaddi Championship that will be held from September 24 to 28 in Tabriz. Over 120 players will participate from hosts ...
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Asian Tour welcomes Cityneon partner
ESPN STAR Sports
Cityneon's interest in sports stems from its expertise in the provision of event infrastructure for numerous international sporting events in the region. Ko Chee Wah, Group Managing Director, Cityneon said "We are delighted to have formalized our ...
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ESPN STAR Sports
Energy-rich Turkmenistan boosts natural gas export capacity, Iran most likely ...
Washington Post
By AP, ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan — Turkmenistan's state newspaper says the energy-rich Central Asian nation has started up a new natural gas compressor station, boosting its annual export capacity by 2 billion cubic meters. The daily Neutral Turkmenistan ...
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Vaikov takes over as Storms coach
gulfnews.com
"Our policy is to be one of the best teams in Asia in this sport. We believe that our new coach will help us achieve our goals whether on club or national team levels. We have proved to have great prospects in this field," Al Mazroui said. ...
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gulfnews.com
Lebanese women's team hopes for more recognition and success
The Daily Star
Today they are training for the 2011 West Asian Championships, kicking off at the beginning of October in Abu Dhabi, where they will face Iran, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, the UAE, Palestine and Bahrain in competition. The Lebanese national team last competed ...
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The Daily Star
Hockey deserves better
Daily Pioneer
Sir — Hockey India's decision to offer Rs 25000 to each player of the Indian team for winning the inaugural Asian Championship Trophy has come as a huge insult to our national game. There was once a common perception that in sports and education ...
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Kawasaki's mini-Ninja
Visordown.com
by Visordown News INDONESIAN site TMCBlog has managed to scoop pictures of a new 150cc Kawasaki sports bike under test for the Indian and Asian markets. More a facelift than a new bike – there's already a 150R offered in some countries with this engine ...
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More focus on Asean essential
Bangkok Post
It should look not only at how the Asean Economic Community (AEC) will increase tourist arrivals and incomes but also how the scheme can promote Thai investors in other Southeast Asian nations and attract foreign investment. The Tourism andSports ...
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Benjamin, dad and partner break trap team record
Malaysia Star
I am shooting reasonably well and I am confident that I can make the final at the Asian meet. My ultimate goal is to qualify for the Olympic Games,” added Edward, who is training on his own without being funded by the National Sports Council (NSC).
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Malaysia Star
'If HI cares about players, it should support WSH'
Times of India
The whole lot - both current and not-so-current, including the side that just won theAsian Champions Trophy in China recently - is believed to have signed on the dotted lines for the World Series Hockey (WSH), the inaugural edition of which is ...
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Wushu confident
Tempo
MANILA, Philippines (Tempo) – Wushu secretary general and deputy chief of mission of the Philippine delegation Julian Camacho recently exuded optimism in his wards' chances in the 26th Southeast Asian Games in November in Indonesia....
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Tejeswini deserves a better deal
IBNLive.com
Well, if you recall the Indian women team's performance in the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, you might remember her. The Karnataka girl captained the Indian team to the gold medal. She also led the country to win the gold medal in the SAF Games the ...
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Kahraba look to recharge their game
The Daily Star
Turning to Lebanon's national team, Khalil said he thought head coach Ghassan Sarkis had chosen his lineup for the Asian Championships wisely. “Concerning the names that coach Sarkis chose, I agree with him on every decision he took, ...
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19 boxers shortlisted for AIBA-World Series Boxing
Daily News & Analysis
Asian gold medalist Dingko Singh, who was on the selection committee, said, “Wearing the headgears in trail bouts and training is good because there is a less chance of injury. The boxers have been trying it without the protective gear at times,...
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Hue culture festival key National Tourism event
VietNamNet Bridge
Under the guidance of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, 11 cultural, sport and tourism events will be held in the city during the festival, including Charming Viet Nam, Central Coastal Food Festival, the Southeast Asian chess contest, ...
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VietNamNet Bridge
Dengue fever curable following the teaching of the Holy Quran
Associated Press of Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Sept 19 (APP): A 15-member Pakistan squad will leave for Iran on Thursday to participate in the first circle style Asian Kabaddi Championship that will be held from September 24 to 28 in Tabriz. Over 120 players will participate from hosts ...
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In need of a permanent carp solution
Washington Post
A solution to the problem of Asian carp invading the Great Lakes cannot wait another four years [news story, Sept. 12]. The Army Corps of Engineers' proposed 2015 plan is too far off for temporary measures to suffice. The electric barrier seems to be ...
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Philippines and US visit China
Manila Bulletin
A devoted family man, Biden took along one of his granddaughters, who has studied Mandarin, on his Asian junket. Like the majority of American men, Biden is an avidsports fan, and when the US ambassador to China, Gary Locke, who had met him at the ...
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Nam Dinh wins U-21 football title
Viet Nam News
The tournament, recognised by the Asian Football Confederation as a new international championship for younger players, draws teams from Iran, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Qatar' Aspire Academy and several Vietnamese teams, all competing in a round ...
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Al Ain handball team aim for return to glory days
The National
Belhareth's focus will be on the Federation Cup from October 21 to January 6, and then the league after a three-week break because of the Asian Championship in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, from January 26 to February 6. Al Ain have four players - Ibrahim ...
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The National
Fox Sports Cancels Show That Mocked Asian USC Students « CBS ...
Fox Sports canceled a show that aired a segment that mocked Asian students who were filmed on the University of Southern California campus.
losangeles.cbslocal.com/.../fox-sports-cancels-show-that-mock...
Satyam eyes big business in West Asian sports market [newKerala ...
Satyam eyes big business in West Asian sports market - Dubai, Sep 14 : IT firm Mahindra Satyam has revealed its strategic move to create stronger focus ...
www.newkerala.com/news/2011/worldnews-67013.html
Fox Sports program cancelled for mocking Asian USC students ...
Fox Sports program cancelled for mocking Asian USC students.
www.nerve.com/.../fox-sports-program-cancelled-for-mockin...
Fox Sports cancels show over Asian criticism | The Raw Story
Fox Sports cancels show over Asian criticism ... LOS ANGELES — Fox Sportshas canceled a college sports program and apologized to Asians after a video ...
www.rawstory.com/.../fox-sports-cancels-show-over-asian-criti...
VIDEO: Fox Sports Makes Fun of USC Asian Students for Their ...
We're not really sure how comedian Bob Oschack, reporting for Fox Sports, managed to track down so many hard-of-English Asian students at USC. (The video...
blogs.laweekly.com/.../video_fox_sports_makes_fun_of_usc_...
FOX Sports Was Wrong, Asian Students Freaking Love College ...
FOX Sports' little racist routine was dumb and unfunny. But this is cute and wonderful! So this one is better, watch it instead.
deadspin.com/.../fox-sports-was-wrong-asian-students-freakin...
Fox Sports Interviews A Bunch Of Asian Kids | I Am Bored
Fox Sports Interviews A Bunch Of Asian Kids. Something about them being Asian, nerdy and knowing nothing about football. What could possibly go wrong?
www.i-am-bored.com/bored_link.cfm?link_id=63712
Fox apologizes for racist Pac-12 sports video stereotyping Asian ...
The video shows comedian Bob Oschack, who's identified as a “Investigative Reporter” and holds a Fox Sports microphone, interviewing Asian students on the...
www.nikkeiview.com/.../fox-apologizes-for-racist-pac-12-spor...
Fox Sports cancels show over Asian criticism - Yahoo! News
Read 'Fox Sports cancels show over Asian criticism' on Yahoo! News. Fox Sportshas canceled a college sports program and apologized to Asians after a video ...
news.yahoo.com/fox-sports-cancels-show-over-asian-criticism...
CU prof: Fox Sports' Pac-12 video 'demeaning' to Asian Americans ...
Fox Sports is apologizing for an "inappropriate" video filmed on the University of Southern California campus that critics say mocks Asian students -- most of ...
www.dailycamera.com/cu-college-sports/ci_18839700
fox sports cancels show after racist usc segment | angry asian man
So... you know that racist Fox Sports segment they shot at USC? The one with all the funny-talking Asian kids who knew absolutely nothing about football? ...
blog.angryasianman.com/.../fox-sports-cancels-show-after-raci...
Fox Sports Cancels 'The College Experiment' For 'Clearly ...
Fox Sports canceled a show that aired a segment that mocked Asian students who were filmed on the University of Southern California campus.
www.huffingtonpost.com/.../fox-sports-apologizes-for_n_952...
Fox Sports Cancels Show that Mocked Asian USC Students ...
A Fox Sports spokesperson called the offensive debut episode the now-defunct show “clearly offensive.”
colorlines.com/.../fox_sports_cancels_show_that_mocked_asia...
Big plans for 2013 » The Dean's Corner by Quinito Henson | Sports ...
Cojuangco said he envisions Manila as the center of the Asian Sports Hall of Fame. “The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) gave the Philippines the right to host the...
www.philstar.com/SportsArticle.aspx?articleId=724643...69
QPR signs sport sponsorships with Asian airlines - News | FOX ...
QPR signs sport sponsorships with Asian airlines QPR signs sport ... Queens Park Rangers has signed a shirt sponsorship deal with two Asian airlines in an ...
msn.foxsports.com/.../QPR-signs-sport-sponsorships-with-Asia...
FIFA Rejects Bin Hammam Appeal Against Soccer Ban; He'll Take Case ...
He'll now appeal to sport's top court, his lawyer said. The Qatari, who was head of the Asian soccer confederation, was banned in July after being found ...
www.bloomberg.com/.../fifa-rejects-bin-hammam-appeal-agai...
Awkward: Fox Sports Pokes Fun at Asian College Students | lovelyish
Seems like a typical sports segment, until you realize that all of the students interviewed are Asian, have foreign accents, and know nothing about football. ...
www.lovelyish.com/.../awkward-fox-sports-pokes-fun-at-asian...
Not a knee-jerk reaction: Sports ministry
BANGALORE: The sports ministry rejected the notion that Ajay Maken's ... The victory at the Asian Champions Trophy is being placed on par with Asian and ...
timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/hockey/.../9987944.cms

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