Sport

Sport




Moments to treasure

November 19 - 25, 2008
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GULFWEEKLY winners Paul Bicknell, David Baker and David Axtell enjoyed a flying visit to watch Gulf Air-sponsored Queen Park Rangers in the club's determined bid to win promotion back to the Premiership.





Where now for the Gunners?

November 19 - 25, 2008
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Arsene Wenger again saw his side fail to live up to their abilities on Saturday as Arsenal suffered another defeat at the Emirates, this time to Aston Villa 2-0.





Many miles to go for India to reach the pinnacle

November 19 - 25, 2008
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India still have a long way to go before they can claim to be the best Test team in the world.





Bahrain venue hailed by stars

November 19 - 25, 2008
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If spectator attendance is used as a barometer to measure the success of the first-ever professional snooker tournament to be held in Bahrain, it was an utter flop. But it still attracted some hardcore followers of the game for important matches, including an 89-year-old grandmother. That's good news.





Training initiative for young soccer stars

November 19 - 25, 2008
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Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air, the shirt sponsor of London-based Queen's Park Rangers FC, has launched a football training initiative as part of its ongoing commitment to the people of Bahrain.





QPR hails new-found Bahraini support

November 19 - 25, 2008
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GULF AIR-sponsored Queens Park Rangers has praised the support of their new-found fans in Bahrain.





Skins game rounds off course success

November 19 - 25, 2008
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THE finale of the three-day Riffa Views Invitational event featured the head to head 'Skins Game' between four of the world's top golfers - eight-time Order of Merit winner Colin Montgomerie, former US Open Champions Retief Goosen and Michael Campbell and world No 7, Camilo Villegas.





Prize-winning Dena's first hole in one on Wee Monty

November 19 - 25, 2008
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HAPPY housewife Dena Wales made history on day two of the Riffa Views Invitational event at the new Royal Golf Club at Riffa Views Signature Estates ... and nearly paid the price too!





WHAT OUR WINNERS SAY...

November 19 - 25, 2008
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GulfWeekly winners of the 'Play with a Star' auction to raise funds for young golfers in Bahrain had an incredible time at the new Royal Golf Club.





Pupils get insight into commitment of sporting stars

November 19 - 25, 2008
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Riffa Views International School opened its doors on Thursday evening to four of the world's sporting greats in a fascinating evening of question and answer. Facing a grilling from Iain Carter of BBC Radio 5 Live were Colin Montgomerie from the world of golf, Olympics rowing hero Sir Steve Redgrave, cricketing legend Kapil Dev and tennis superstar Boris Becker - all visiting Bahrain to play in the Riffa Views Invitational event.





Plans gather pace for badminton academy in Bahrain

November 19 - 25, 2008
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There is great news for badminton lovers in the kingdom with plans to set up an academy shortly, writes Gopal Nambiar.





MONTY TAKES FIRST SHOT ON RIFFA VIEWS COURSE

November 19 - 25, 2008
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With royalty, fellow sporting superstars and invited VIPs and guests looking on, course designer Colin Montgomerie had the honour of taking the inaugural first shot on the Montgomerie Course as he drove off the 1st tee of the newly-completed 18-hole championship course at Riffa Views Signature Estates.





Shuttlecock stars gear up for challenge

November 19 - 25, 2008
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Badminton lovers in Bahrain have a feast in store as more than 70 top players from 15 countries have registered so far for a major ranking tournament that is being hosted by the Indian Club at its premises in Manama.





Too hot to trot

November 19 - 25, 2008
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Good morning, good afternoon and welcome to GulfWeekly's new riding column, the purpose of which is to keep readers up-to-date on this year's equestrian events, tracking whose who and what's what within the Bahrain riding community and elsewhere. When Alysha Henry is not drumming up support for the season ahead, her column will act as a general forum for horsey chit-chat.





Arabian Celts primed for action

November 19 - 25, 2008
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The second weekend in October proved to be another significant milestone in the continuing evolution of the Arabian Celts Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Club.





Goosen's team clinch thriller

November 19 - 25, 2008
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After all the excitement of Colin Montgomerie's historic commemorative 1st tee shot on the newly completed Riffa Views' 18-hole championship course, The Montgomerie, it was straight down to action as the course was played for the very first time in the opening event of the Riffa Views Invitational.