Friday, November 19, 2010

Thursday, November 11, 2010

2011 Asian Cup Mascots Unveiled


The 2011 AFC Asian Cup organizing committee unveiled five mascots for the competition that will kick off in Qatar after two months. A full report.

http://www.aljazeerasport.net/news/football/2010/11/20101111194945987399.html

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Barshim Wins Gold In Moncton


News article covering Qatar's Muataz Barshim's gold medal victory in the high jump competition at the 2010 IAAF World Junior Championships in Moncton, Canada.

It was the first ever victory in the high jump competition at this level since the competition’s first edition in 1986.

Barshim went on to make more success in the following years winning a bronze medal in the 2012 London Olympics. He is tipped to be one of the greatest high jump stars in history if he continued to improve by the same rate.  

http://www.aljazeerasport.net/news/others/2010/07/201072414843612919.html

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

2010 UEFA U-19 Championship - Day One Report


In the opening day of the European U-19 Championships in France, the hosts thrashed Netherlands 4-1 to go top of Group A on goal difference from England who defeated Austria 3-2.

In group B four-time champions Spain defeated Croatia 2-1, but Portugal lead the group standings after a 2-0 victory over Italy.  More detaila in this report.

http://www.aljazeerasport.net/news/football/2010/07/2010719104221912207.html

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Road To Glory - Al Hilal



Al Hilal won their 12th Saudi League title in style with a strong squad led by Belgian coach Eric Gerets. Here’s my piece covering the highs and lows of a glorious season for the Saudi blues.

http://www.aljazeerasport.net/news/football/2010/03/2010320161417382930.html

Friday, February 12, 2010

Vancouver 2010 - Preview


A detailed preview of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, that also provides a brief overview of some of the sports. Winter Sports are not that popular in the Middle East and providing such information for the viewers was crucial as Al Jazeera Sport was providing a special coverage of the event for the first time in the Middle East.

http://www.aljazeerasport.net/news/others/2010/02/201021216228968398.html

Tuesday, February 2, 2010