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From: Eri-International Sports Comments (michael.seium@gmail.com)
Date: Mon Aug 02 2010 - 15:53:04 EDT
Like everything else happening in Eritrea's development, the young
country is on the verge of becoming a sporting nation that will leave
it's mark in the international arena. During this summer of the world
cup as we saw Spain claiming a world championship, it serves as an
inspiration for many nations that it is possible to make it BIG if hard
work and support from an entire country is a driving force behind every
win. It is with this in mind that I would like to congratulate the
State of Eritrea for hosting the 2010 edition of CECAFA under 20
championships starting on August 14th, 2010.
What makes it even unique is other CECAFA tournaments have in recent
years taken the names of the individuals as their sponsor names. For
example, the Al Amoudi Cup, The Kagame Cup and more. The tournament
being held in Eritrea for the first time in an independent Eritrea has
been dubbed the FRIENDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT CUP which is a clear
indication that Eritrea has a vision of peace, unity, and love among
the nations of Africa in general and East, horn and central Africa in
particular. Hopefully the host team will keep the cup home. However
most importantly, the reception that teams get from the government,
people and the country itself will be unparalleled. The government
which is sponsoring this event has also invited the media of each
nation to come along for the ride. It does not get any better than
that. This is a clear indication that the nation of Eritrea is heading
in the right direction in developing it's sports programs.
Congratulations to Eritrea for hosting it's first ever soccer
tournament.
Eritrean Internationlas:
Henok Goitom who will be back with Alemria is having a very successful
pre-season as he seems to be in top form. The season for the Spanish
first division team (LA LIGA) will begin on August 29th, 2010.
Meanwhile in Australia an Eritrean Australian Gol Gol Mebrehatu has
been doing well playing in the A-League, the top league in the WORLD
CUP contending country known as the socceroos. There is even a
possibility of young Gol Gol playing for the Australians on their
Olympic squad at the next Olympics in London 2012.
Basketball,
After the rumors of Thomas Kelati signing a one year gig with the world
champions the Los Angeles Lakers died down, it was learned that the
Eritrean-American-Polish has finally made his home in Russia as he
signed a two year contract worth 2 million a year with the Russian team
BC Khimki Moscow which also plays in the Euro league where Thomas
helped his Valencia squad win it's last championship.
Cycling and Running,
Daniel Teclehaimanot the top Eritrean Cyclist has been training in
Europe and while there are rumors that he has signed with Cerevalo and
top notch Cycling club, there is no doubt that he is geared to have a
great season. Mean while Meb Kiflezghi has been taking care of his leg
in order to get ready for the New York Marathon taking place in
November. Zeresenay Tadesse on the other hand has been shining as he
won the Castelbueno race that took place in Sicily two weeks ago.
Conclusion,
While it has been a very successful summer for most Eritrean born
athletes we are also anticipating the college soccer season where there
will be a few Eritreans playing this season. We will keep you updated
on all the sports activities throughout the world and also share with
you stories that you may never heard about.
Hope to see the Eritrean under twenty team which are composed of the
mighty history making under 17 team of three years ago, playing in
their home turf.
Thanks to the FRIENDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT CECAFA tournament taking place
in Eritrea.
Mike Seium
For Eri-internationalsports.blogspot.com/
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