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Articles with tag: sports

Guard of Honour

Pradeep Narayanan   May 23, 2007   interacts: 2

The outcome of the match between Eaton FC and with Weymouth FC did not evince too much of interest amongst the English football enthusiasts but for the fact that the world was to watch a ‘footballing genius’ one last time.

India and the Cricket World Cup

Gajendra Singh   Apr 18, 2007   interacts: 7

Although in audience reach Cricket World Cup does not match football but in passions, racial overtones , money making and cheating it is like a heady sports cocktail, brewed since Greek Olympic games and Roman gladiator combats.

Commercialized Sports

Vidyadhar Date   Mar 20, 2007   interacts: 3

The days of feeling empowered over defeating former colonial masters are gone. That is a small satisfaction and it cannot compensate for our lowly performance in many fields.

Raiwind IX

Nadeem F Paracha   Mar 15, 2007   interacts: 311

During a talk show hosted by former Pakistani cricket captain, Rameez Raja, Inzimam-ul-Haq suggested that along with the usual cricket training, cricketers should also be given “deeni taleem” (religious education).

Schumi No More!

farheen zehra   Oct 24, 2006   interacts: 4

You might hate him or love him, but no matter what you feel about him, you do know him. The one person who comes in your mind when you hear the word Formula 1?

What Happened to Zidane?

Kamran Malik   Jul 12, 2006   interacts: 16

One can not condone Zidane’s act, but one can’t overlook Materazzi’s behavior either.

A Star Manqué

Anand Mahajan   Sep 4, 2005   interacts: 6

Nobody here, at this site of Gujarat water supply department, had the foggiest idea that a former hockey star of eighties was working here as a welder.

The Sania Effect

Burpinder Singh   Jun 23, 2005   interacts: 59

Why are Indian sportswomen so unsexy?

Watch out Brazil! Here we come!!!

Yahya Noori   Jun 12, 2005   interacts: 18

At this pace pakistan will propably qualify for the world cup final 2220!!!

Who’s Afraid of a Large Black Man?

Mohammad Gill   Apr 20, 2005   interacts: 11

...It is quite appropriate too because now in his mature wisdom, he can lead; he can show the way and there may be millions who want to follow his lead. Although there are others who think he’s the same old loudmouth that he was when he played in th

Driving SAG for a Rockies Rider

Harimau Iyer   Nov 14, 2003   interacts: 10

It is a thin line that divides impulsiveness from obstinacy and a thinner line that divides cussed obstinacy from sheer downright craziness

Gashebrum 1 - The Hidden Peak

ijaz gul   Nov 4, 2003   interacts: 13

The final climb to the summit involved a straight ice wall. It was indeed very difficult but finally we were across. To our West was the pyramid of Gashebrum 2 and beyond it the majestic K2.

Reconstruction or Destruction?

Nadeem Akram   Jun 2, 2003   interacts: 10

There is trouble in the paradise; the hot air balloon that took off in Sharjah is losing its air. A hurriedly put together team of “bits and pieces” players is making a mockery of the game and is alienating every serious cricket follower.

Desi Olympics 2000

Ras Siddiqui   Oct 12, 2000   interacts: 60

1.3 billion people, 2 bronze medals

Preview of the Semi Finals of the 1999 Cricket World Cup

Mofeez Murtaza   Jun 15, 1999   interacts: 3

Pakistan has been the most unpredictable side in the tournament

It is All About Heart and Desire!

Mofeez Murtaza   May 13, 1999   interacts: 23

It is time. It is time to decide the world champions of one-day cricket

India and Pakistan at Sharjah

Mofeez Murtaza   Apr 16, 1999   interacts: 2

A review of the initial encounter of the Coca Cola Cup

Asian Test Championship

Mofeez Murtaza   Feb 15, 1999   interacts: 119

Pakistan, India, Eden Garden, Calcutta, 95000 fans, Asian Test Championship - Are you ready?

Sunrise at Sydney

Saad Shafqat   Jan 17, 1999   interacts: 8

The second coming of Pakistan cricket.

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