Athletes laud campaign – New Straits Times
SIX-time paralympian P. Mariappan has complimented the efforts of the National Athletes Welfare Foundation (YAKEB) to raise funds for retired athletes. “Some of us are not as fit as we used to be and constantly need medical attention. YAKEB is doing
Source: www.nst.com.my

Edinburgh: World Premieres – Screendaily
The Athlete by directors Davey Frankel, Rasselas Lakew. Docu-drama about barefoot Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, the first African to win an Olympic gold medal. Injured in a car accident, Bikila began to compete in the Paralympics. Produced
Source: www.screendaily.com

KNSC top brass return unopposed – East African Standard
The Kenya National Sports Council (KNSC) top brass are trooping back to their offices in tomorrow’s elections. No one had challenged the top three officials by close of nomination last Friday. In what is becoming a template for elections in sports
Source: www.eastandard.net

Melena seeing success – Long Beach Press-Telegram
So imagine the thrill he experienced in September when he went to Beijing, China, as part of an American delegation at the 2008 Paralympic Games. “I guess I was speechless (when I heard I was going),” said Melena, who will begin his senior year at
Source: www.presstelegram.com

Faldo given knighthood – Ananova
Nick Faldo, the most successful British golfer in the modern era, has been awarded a knighthood in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Faldo, 51, becomes Sir Nick after a career that saw him win six majors including three Opens. He was also captain of
Source: www.ananova.com

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