All Aboard for Change
FA plans to get more Asians into footballFOR the past decade the issue of Asian under-representation within British football has been a contentious topic. When Jas Bains published the ironically titled ‘Asians Can’t Play Football’ in 1995 it kick started...
Ferzanna Riley – Fighting Honour
Muslim author backs fight against honour crimesWHEN Ferzanna Riley decided to publish her harrowing personal story last year little did she know much of an influence it would have. 'Unbroken Spirit' - a powerful account of a life tainted...
Why we must ban forced marriages
David Cameron on outlawing Forced MarriagesIN a speech in Bradford Tory Leader David Cameron said his party would consider making forced marriages a criminal offence. Here’s what he had to say.
“A FEW months ago, in a speech about rape I...
Pakistan duo pulled up on central contract remarks
Akhtar and Kaneria asked to explain commentsPAKISTAN bowlers Shoaib Akhtar and Danish Kaneria have been pulled up over remarks they made in the media over the Pakistan Cricket Boards allocation of central contracts.
Both players were notable casualties when...
FA announce new Race advisory group
Asians urged to get involved in footballTELEVISION football pundit, Robbie Earle, is just one of the names to feature on a brand new FA Advisory Group which will help spearhead Soho Square’s Get into Football campaign for ethnic communities.
The...
Martial Arts youngster hoping for award glory
Nine-year-old Maira Malik gunning for gloryA BUDDING young martial arts star is hoping to kick her way to stardom this weekend at the annual British Asian Sports Awards.
Nine-year-old Maira Malik has been chosen as one of three nominees...
‘I’ll fight for my place’
Akhtar vows return after central contract snubPAKISTAN fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has vowed to fight for his place in the team after being snubbed a central contract by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
Akhtar was told last month he would...
Dream come true for young Wasim
Football-mad Wasim to lead out England teamFOR many running out onto the Wembley pitch to the roar of 90,000 fans is a thing of dreams – unless your name is Wasim Tai!
10-year-old Wasim will fulfill a lifetime ambition this...
Amir eyes bright lights of Vegas
World glory could be on the cards for KhanAMIR KHAN could see his dream come true this summer with the possibility of his first fight under the bright lights of Las Vegas.
Hopes of his first fight stateside moved...
Pakistani Frustrations
Hopes and fears post Benazir BhuttoTHE COUNTRY of Pakistan has commenced a new year in a terrible political state of turmoil after the death of Benazir Bhutto. Is this death symbolic of the beginning of democracy or the end of...
