COACH Bursary Scheme helping Black and Ethnic Minority coaches
by Manisha Tailor
The 2012/13 season saw the launch of the COACH bursary programme led by FA consultant, Brendon Batson. With it now coming to a potential close, I was honoured to have been invited as a guest...
STREET LEAGUE HELPS PEOPLE REALISE THEIR DREAMS
Manisha Tailor
Street League is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing charities in the UK. They specialise in changing the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through the power of football. They work with young people aged 16 –...
Salma and Sohail Tackle Pakistan’s Education Issues
Recently Staged a T10 World Cup Indoor Cricket Tournament
Over the past two years sportswoman Salma Bi has staged a T10 World Cup Indoor cricket tournament for women. This year she will go one better by staging two T10 events...
GURU NAKAK SIKH ACADEMY MEET ARSENAL LADIES STAR ‘RACHEL YANKEY’
Was Part of the Government's Sport Departments Drive
The girl’s football team at the Guru Nanak Sikh Academy in Hayes, London, were honoured to meet England’s most capped international footballer and Arsenal Ladies star, Rachel Yankey OBE. As part of...
NOTHING MORE THAN A PIPE DREAM
Written by Manisha Taylor
In this month’s column Dev Trehan shares his journey into the world of sports journalism. Someone who has always had a passion for sport and as a child was constantly being told off by his older sister...
INDY AUJLA: I WAS DESTINED TO BE A FOOTBALLER
By Manisha Tailor
Being told that his feet were ‘too slow’ at the age of only 12, Bradford boy Indy Aujla speaks about how rejection did not deter him from pursuing his passion. But instead acted as ammunition for wanting...
SOUTH ASIAN MEN NEED MORE EXERCISE
By Manisha Tailor
New research findings from the University of Glasgow’s Institute for Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences have suggested that men of South Asian origin may need to exercise for approximately 250 minutes a week, in comparison to their...
Albion Strengthens Ties with Asian Community
Written by Bibhash Dash
West Bromwich Albion's strong link with the Asian population is showing rewards at the Hawthorns these days, but the next generation of Baggies stars may not quite come from just round the corner.
Adil Nabi and Saido...
In search of a Home away from Home
The Cricketer with Mansoor AhmedThe ‘homeless’ Pakistan cricket team fail to pin down a 2nd string Aussie team as they continue to find a home away from home.
Following the deadly terrorist attack on the Sri Lankan team in March,...
Brave or Crazy?
The Cricketer with Mansoor AhmedI mentioned in my last column how brave the Sri Lankans were touring Pakistan when so many other teams had refused.
Their bravery nearly cost them their lives. It was a miracle that there were...
