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GREATER FLEXIBILITY FOR VOLUNTARY RETURNEESSINCE 2002, under the VARRP (Voluntary Assisted Return and Reintegration Programme) IOM has offered Reintegration Assistance to anyone who has been in the asylum system – applied, appealing, refused – who wishes to return to...

Cricket’s ‘glamour’ tournament coming to ITV4BRITISH broadcaster ITV has secured an exclusive deal to televise the forthcoming Indian Premier League season. The channel today announced details of the deal which will see live broadcasts on ITV4 of 60 matches over...

Former bowler in as PCB ring the changesHE was an integral part of the Pakistan team in their glory days, but now Waqar Younis must do the same as a coach in his newly appointed role. The former fast...

‘Sri Lankan ace to retire after 2011 World Cup, claim reportsCRICKET’S highest wicket taker Muttiah Muralitharan plans to retire from Tests at the end of the year and from all forms of international cricket after the 2011 World Cup. The...

Third time Lucky! Isa Guha wins at British Asian Sports Awards at third attemptENGLAND women’s bowler Isa Guha is celebrating after being crowned Sports Personality of the Year at the British Asian Sports Awards. It was third time lucky...

University of Leicester student Gaurav Gupta, 18, sets sights on the big prizeUNIVERSITY of Leicester student Gaurav Gupta is setting his sights on the big prize – competing at the London 2010 Olympics. The 18-year-old is a champion fencer...

Football commentator Martin Tyler backs Birmingham kidsBIRMINGHAM kids are being urged to get into football - as commentators! Visitbirmingham.com is calling on young football fans in Birmingham to put their commentating skills to the test following the launch of a competition...

Pool Champion Raj Hundal talks to The Asian TodayIN the world of British Asian sport Raj Hundal is an accomplished sportsman. His game isn’t cricket, boxing, or even football. Raj Hundal is a Pool man, a World Champion in...

Indian star wants to concentrate on International career, club saysMIDDLESEX County Cricket Club have revealed they have failed in their attempt to sign Indian star Sachin Tendulkar. The club had hoped to lure the talented cricketer to England for...

Bolton Champ sets sights on American dominationWBA light-welterweight champion Amir Khan has signed a deal with United states-based Golden Boy Promotions in a bid to crack America. The 23-year-old has been promoted by Frank Warren since turning professional in...