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A phenomenal record

Wed, 09 Dec 2009 04:57:09 GMT

While the nation mourns bloodshed and destruction, the fiery penalty-corner exponent Sohail Abbas has brought a moment of joy with his phenomenal 300-goal world record.
Source: Dawn

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Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:50:08 GMT

Mark Schwarzer: At last, a footballer who is connected to the real world

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:13:54 GMT

Two years ago, after Australia were knocked out of the Asia Cup, Mark Schwarzer did not go straight home. Instead, together his wife Paloma, he left Bangkok, where the team had been based, and headed for a refugee camp on the Burmese border.
Source: The Independent

Praful Patel wants India in top 100 of FIFA ranking by 2013

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:10:29 GMT

India have a chance to take a leap when they play in Asia Cup 2011 and efforts will have to be made from now itself to achieve the goal during 'my first tenure' ending in 2013, Mr Patel, who was here yesterday, said.
Source: New Kerala

Pakistan cricketers seek to join India league

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:26:33 GMT

Pakistani cricketer Sohail Tanveer during an Asia Cup match in Karachi in June 2008.
Source: DreamCricket.com

Zia honours senior and junior teams

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:52:01 GMT

LAHORE: The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) on Tuesday honoured both its senior and junior teams for winning the World Cup qualifying round and Under-18 Asia Cup, respectively.
Source: Dawn

PHF officials, ex-Olympians hail Jrs for Asia Cup win

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:44:47 GMT

KARACHI: Former hockey legends as well as Pakistan Hockey Federation’s (PHF) top brass have hailed the success of Pakistan’s under-18 team in the recently-concluded AHF Junior Asia Cup in Yangon, Myanmar.
Source: Dawn

Pakistan win U18 Asia Cup, qualify for Youth Olympics

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:55 GMT

Monday, November 23, 2009 From Ghalib Bajwa YANGON, Myanmar: Pakistan annexed the Under-18 Asia Cup Hockey title after they defeated Malaysia 4-3 in a tense final here on Sunday.
Source: The News

Colts eye U18 title

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:10:36 GMT

Sunday, November 22, 2009 From Ghalib Bajwa YANGON, Myanmar: Pakistan under-18 hockey team is all set to unleash its goal-scoring prowess when it will meet Malaysia in the final of Boys U-18 Asia Cup here on Sunday (today).
Source: The News

Photo from Getty Images

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:19:50 GMT

HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 18: Daisuke Matsui of Japan in action during AFC Asia Cup 2011 Qatar qualifier match between Hong Kong and Japan at Hong Kong Stadium on November 18, 2009 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong.

Photo from Getty Images

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:18:47 GMT

HONG KONG - NOVEMBER 18: Marcus Tulio Tanaka (#4) and Yasuhito Endo (#7) of Japan and Au Yeung Yiu Chung (#10) of Hong Kong compete for the ball during AFC Asia Cup 2011 Qatar qualifier match between Hong Kong and Japan at Hong Kong Stadium on November...

Quoted in '‘This feat is better than Kazan win’'

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:31:45 GMT

said in The Hindu:

There were much better teams in the Asia Cup. China is No. 3 in the world, Japan (No. 6) had finished fifth in the previous World Cup and Korea is a good side. Apart from the second place finish, the big advantage is that we qualified for the World Cup next year

Quoted in 'We need a full-time psychologist: Kaushik'

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:02:04 GMT

said in Rediff:

I'm thankful to the Sports Authority of India, who provided us a professional psychologist during our month-long camp before the Asia Cup. Dr Rajan of Silent Voice assisted us during the camp and his association has had a positive impact on the team