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WIZARDS OF OZ

November 12 - 18, 2008
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AUSSIE hotshot Brett Emerton is gunning for glory and aiming to continue his glorious World Cup scoring streak as the Socceroos prepare to tackle Bahrain.





An outstanding player who never got his due

November 12 - 18, 2008
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A gentleman cricketer has bowed out of the game at the right time and right place.





It's cricket ... but not as we know it

November 12 - 18, 2008
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Friday sees the start of England's cricket tour of India and with seven one day games scheduled and only two Tests. The writing was already beginning to be pencilled on the wall for the longer version of the game way before the now infamous Stanford game was played.





'England' regains 'Ashes'

November 12 - 18, 2008
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England St George's regained the annual desert ashes against the Aussies in a keenly fought cricket match at the Bahrain Rugby Club in Saar.





Royal Team claim bronze

November 12 - 18, 2008
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BAHRAIN'S Royal Endurance Team, led by Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, pictured right, clinched the bronze medal in the World Endurance Horseride Championship at the Terengganu International Endurance Park in Malaysia.





Jassim strikes gold in 75kg

November 12 - 18, 2008
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BAHRAIN bagged one gold and two silver medals in the 62nd World Bodybuilding Championship held at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre.





Muharraq's timely victory

November 12 - 18, 2008
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Bahrain finally broke a jinx with Muharraq winning the AFC Cup to bring home some continental silverware for the first time in its soccer history. That it came along with a bronze medal for the Royal Team in the World Endurance Horseride Championship in Malaysia added to the joy.





Double joy!

November 12 - 18, 2008
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HIGH-FLYING Muharraq Club, one of the kingdom's oldest and most popular sporting associations, were this weekend celebrating success on and off the pitch.





Competition hots up as hotshots join spotlight

November 12 - 18, 2008
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Snooker fans 'cued' up on Sunday to meet former world champion Peter Ebdon at the Bahrain City Centre for autographs.





Whincup's class act

November 12 - 18, 2008
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Team Vodafone driver Jamie Whincup continued his march towards the V8 Supercars Australia drivers' title with a hat-trick of victories in the Gulf Air Desert 400 at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) this weekend.





35,000 fans turn out for V8 Supercars spectacular

November 12 - 18, 2008
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A crowd of over 35,000 attended the third Gulf Air Desert 400 at the home of motorsport in the Middle East this weekend, making it the most successful V8 race at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) yet.





Al Khan sets the pace in challenge

November 12 - 18, 2008
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MUSTAFA Al Khan picked up his second victory of round one in the Batelco 2,000CC Challenge, on the sidelines of the Gulf Air Desert 400 V8 Supercars weekend.





Classic victories for Riffa Views 1, DHL

November 12 - 18, 2008
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DHL and Riffa Views 1 claimed the honours last Saturday in the 12th annual AMH Island Classic Charity Golf Tournament played on the private golf course of His Majesty King Hamad in Saffriya.





'Play with a Star' auction raises BD1,500

November 12 - 18, 2008
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YOUNG golfers in Bahrain will benefit to the tune of more than BD1,500 thanks to the generosity of GulfWeekly readers.





Distance control is the key with the flat stick

November 12 - 18, 2008
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To ensure that golfers of all abilities are ready for the grand opening of the new Royal Golf Club, head professional Chris Kelby is sharing his advice for the perfect putt - make sure your first hit on Monty's fantastic new course is your proudest golfing memory! If you would like to practice Chris's tip as soon as possible, why not head down to the new public driving range at Bahrain Golf Club in Riffa?