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<div class="story-body"> ,ray ban sale<span class="story-date"> <span class="date">22 February 2013</span><span class="time-text">Last updated at </span><span class="time">03:24 GMT</span> </span><h1 class="story-header">British Asian footballers bid for breakthrough</h1> <span class="byline"><span class="byline-name">By Shabnam Mahmood</span><span class="byline-title">BBC Asian Network</span></span> <p class="introduction" id="story_continues_1">Bradford City's historic run to Wembley - as it becomes the first fourth tier English football team to reach a League Cup final in more than 50 years - has certainly grabbed the headlines.</p> <p>But one fan in particular has enjoyed global attention. </p> <p>Fifteen-year-old Amina Qureshi was spotted in the crowd as she watched January',BBC News - Severn Trent rejects takeover approach;s match between Bradford City and Aston Villa. </p> <p>The schoolgirl was singled out because she wore a hijab.</p> <p>"At first I couldn't understand why out of 22,000 people the camera was focused on me. But later,ghd straighteners,Najeriya Sojoji sun fara kai farmakin kwato iko -, as I left the stadium, I realised I was the only girl in a hijab."</p> <p>While preconceived notions of women who wear hijabs may circulate British society, it is clear Amina defies any stereotype of the quiet, Muslim woman. </p> <p>Her zeal for football and her unabashed shouting at the match have come as a welcome surprise. </p> <p>"I made a fist and yelled 'come on Bradford',ray ban sale, recalls Amina. </p> <p>A picture of her from the match did the rounds on social media,ray ban, even trending on twitter that night. </p> <p>But it also revealed the power of the game to transcend culture, religion and gender.</p> <p>"I support Bradford City because this is my town - it's where I was born and brought up," says Amina.</p> <span class="cross-head">'Institutionally racist'</span> <p>Football has become increasingly popular among Asian youths, not just in Bradford but around the UK.</p> <p>It is clear British Asians are no longer focused solely on cricket, but are now choosing football as their preferred sport. </p> <p>And community support is important for clubs such as Bradford,ray ban aviators, whose home turf Valley Parade is located at the centre of the city's Asian population.</p> <p>Chairman Mark Lawn says: "Our success will bring a lot of supporters in, as well as Asians. It's already great to see so many Asian faces here."</p> <p>One regular supporter and season ticket holder, Hussnain Ali,Mulberry uk, says the club's recent achievements have helped the community.</p> <p>"Bradford's success has brought people from different religions, creeds and colour together, supporting one Bradford".</p> <p>Many put Bradford's growing Asian following down to the city's first South Asian player and captain, Zesh Rehman, who played at the club between 2009 and 2011. He is seen as a strong Asian role model within the sport. </p> <p>"Since Zesh Rehman came along, all of us Asians thought us lot can do that as well and be there," says one 16-year-old student.</p> <p>However, others express frustration that the Asian community is still hugely under-represented in professional football. </p> <p>There are currently fewer than 10 British Asian players in the professional league.</p> <p>"The players are on their doorstep. All the club has really got to do is reach out to them" says Butch Fazal,ray ban, chairman of the National Asians in Football Forum, who has worked with football's equality and inclusion campaign, Kick It Out. </p> <p>But Mr Fazal feels football is still "institutionally racist". </p> <p>"Clubs are male, pale and stale," he says, adding they ought to be "connecting with the community" and "representing the UK's diverse population".</p> <p>Mr Fazal also points to a "growing appetite and hunger for the game" among Asian people, who he says are far more involved in the sport than they used to be.</p> <p>They go to games, hold season tickets and are getting their kids involved,BBC Sport - Aaron Chapman Chesterfield sign goalkeeper from Belper Town, says Mr Fazal. </p> <p>But he adds "establishments are not getting them involved" and are not welcoming.</p> <span class="cross-head">'Break down barriers'</span> <p>There have been calls for Bradford to capitalise on its success and recruit more British Asians, but it is not easy, says chairman Mark Lawn. </p> <p>",ray ban uk;When they get to 16 they find other things. </p> <p>"We lost a lad who I thought might make it through, but we've still got a lot of Asian talent playing in our youth teams... so we're hoping they'll be able to progress," says Mr Lawn. </p> <p id="story_continues_2">Meanwhile, Bradford Club has increased its work in the local community. </p> <p>A new initiative has seen members visiting local schools in order to foster more interest in the sport. Children are taught drills and skills.</p> <p>Khalil Hussain, who became the city's first Asian talent scout, is an inclusion officer at Springwood Primary School - where the majority of children are of an Asian background. </p> <p>He says the project has certainly "encouraged kids to play football",ray ban aviators;.</p> <p>"The girls are more keen than the boys and want to compete with other schools," says Mr Hussain. </p> <p>"Football is a great way to break down barriers as well as keep fit.",ray ban 3025;</p> <p>Mr Hussain is still looking for "lads to go through to the club" and believes "the next big star could be from Bradford's large Asian community".</p> </div> | <div class="story-body"> ,ray ban sale<span class="story-date"> <span class="date">22 February 2013</span><span class="time-text">Last updated at </span><span class="time">03:24 GMT</span> </span><h1 class="story-header">British Asian footballers bid for breakthrough</h1> <span class="byline"><span class="byline-name">By Shabnam Mahmood</span><span class="byline-title">BBC Asian Network</span></span> <p class="introduction" id="story_continues_1">Bradford City's historic run to Wembley - as it becomes the first fourth tier English football team to reach a League Cup final in more than 50 years - has certainly grabbed the headlines.</p> <p>But one fan in particular has enjoyed global attention. </p> <p>Fifteen-year-old Amina Qureshi was spotted in the crowd as she watched January',BBC News - Severn Trent rejects takeover approach;s match between Bradford City and Aston Villa. </p> <p>The schoolgirl was singled out because she wore a hijab.</p> <p>"At first I couldn't understand why out of 22,000 people the camera was focused on me. But later,ghd straighteners,Najeriya Sojoji sun fara kai farmakin kwato iko -, as I left the stadium, I realised I was the only girl in a hijab."</p> <p>While preconceived notions of women who wear hijabs may circulate British society, it is clear Amina defies any stereotype of the quiet, Muslim woman. </p> <p>Her zeal for football and her unabashed shouting at the match have come as a welcome surprise. </p> <p>"I made a fist and yelled 'come on Bradford',ray ban sale, recalls Amina. </p> <p>A picture of her from the match did the rounds on social media,ray ban, even trending on twitter that night. </p> <p>But it also revealed the power of the game to transcend culture, religion and gender.</p> <p>"I support Bradford City because this is my town - it's where I was born and brought up," says Amina.</p> <span class="cross-head">'Institutionally racist'</span> <p>Football has become increasingly popular among Asian youths, not just in Bradford but around the UK.</p> <p>It is clear British Asians are no longer focused solely on cricket, but are now choosing football as their preferred sport. </p> <p>And community support is important for clubs such as Bradford,ray ban aviators, whose home turf Valley Parade is located at the centre of the city's Asian population.</p> <p>Chairman Mark Lawn says: "Our success will bring a lot of supporters in, as well as Asians. It's already great to see so many Asian faces here."</p> <p>One regular supporter and season ticket holder, Hussnain Ali,Mulberry uk, says the club's recent achievements have helped the community.</p> <p>"Bradford's success has brought people from different religions, creeds and colour together, supporting one Bradford".</p> <p>Many put Bradford's growing Asian following down to the city's first South Asian player and captain, Zesh Rehman, who played at the club between 2009 and 2011. He is seen as a strong Asian role model within the sport. </p> <p>"Since Zesh Rehman came along, all of us Asians thought us lot can do that as well and be there," says one 16-year-old student.</p> <p>However, others express frustration that the Asian community is still hugely under-represented in professional football. </p> <p>There are currently fewer than 10 British Asian players in the professional league.</p> <p>"The players are on their doorstep. All the club has really got to do is reach out to them" says Butch Fazal,ray ban, chairman of the National Asians in Football Forum, who has worked with football's equality and inclusion campaign, Kick It Out. </p> <p>But Mr Fazal feels football is still "institutionally racist". </p> <p>"Clubs are male, pale and stale," he says, adding they ought to be "connecting with the community" and "representing the UK's diverse population".</p> <p>Mr Fazal also points to a "growing appetite and hunger for the game" among Asian people, who he says are far more involved in the sport than they used to be.</p> <p>They go to games, hold season tickets and are getting their kids involved,BBC Sport - Aaron Chapman Chesterfield sign goalkeeper from Belper Town, says Mr Fazal. </p> <p>But he adds "establishments are not getting them involved" and are not welcoming.</p> <span class="cross-head">'Break down barriers'</span> <p>There have been calls for Bradford to capitalise on its success and recruit more British Asians, but it is not easy, says chairman Mark Lawn. </p> <p>",ray ban uk;When they get to 16 they find other things. </p> <p>"We lost a lad who I thought might make it through, but we've still got a lot of Asian talent playing in our youth teams... so we're hoping they'll be able to progress," says Mr Lawn. </p> <p id="story_continues_2">Meanwhile, Bradford Club has increased its work in the local community. </p> <p>A new initiative has seen members visiting local schools in order to foster more interest in the sport. Children are taught drills and skills.</p> <p>Khalil Hussain, who became the city's first Asian talent scout, is an inclusion officer at Springwood Primary School - where the majority of children are of an Asian background. </p> <p>He says the project has certainly "encouraged kids to play football",ray ban aviators;.</p> <p>"The girls are more keen than the boys and want to compete with other schools," says Mr Hussain. </p> <p>"Football is a great way to break down barriers as well as keep fit.",ray ban 3025;</p> <p>Mr Hussain is still looking for "lads to go through to the club" and believes "the next big star could be from Bradford's large Asian community".</p> </div> | ||
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| + | <div class="article" role="main"> ,hogan outlet<p class="introduction" id="story_continues_1" itemprop="description"> Barry Hawkins recovered to beat Ricky Walden 17-14 in his World Championship semi-final and set up a final against Ronnie O'Sullivan at the Crucible.</p> <p> Hawkins,BBC Sport - Frankie Dettori admits using cocaine in 2012 ahead of return, the world number 14, was 12-8 down at one stage but won nine of the last 11 frames,hogan rebel, including a run of eight in a row, to prevail.</p> <p> Before this year,, the Englishman had never gone beyond the second round.</p> <p> And he will be a huge underdog against who has not been beaten in four finals.</p> <p> O'Sullivan leads Hawkins 4-1 in head-to-heads and if Hawkins does manage to cause an upset it would rank alongside Joe Johnson's 1986 world final win over Steve Davis in his prime as the biggest in the tournament's history. </p> <p> "I can't believe it - I am in bits,ray ban uk," said Hawkins,ghd straighteners, who won this season's Australian Open and was also a semi-finalist at the German Masters. </p> <p> "The way I started off in this match, I lost my way completely. My cueing went and I just did not settle. I kept digging deep and I kept fighting. Things started turning around and I found my game. </p> <p> "I',Mulberry sale;ve got nothing to lose now. I'm just going to go out and enjoy it and see what happens."</p> <p> Beaten semi-finalist Walden added: "Barry started to play better towards the end of the match,. He deserved to win in the end.</p> <p> "I'll look back and take the positives but just now it's a bit sore,Mulberry outlet.</p> <p> "If Barry gets off to a good start in the final he can definitely keep Ronnie at bay."</p> <p> Walden, the world number 13, led his compatriot 6-2 after the first session,Mulberry bags, when Hawkins was so out of sorts he received an ironic cheer on passing 40 for the first time.</p> <p> But having gone 12-8 down in the second session,ray ban sunglasses, the 34-year-old from Kent proceeded to turn the match on its head.</p> <p id="story_continues_2"> The left-hander cut the gap to three courtesy of a break of 104 before nicking a gruelling 56-minute frame to make it 12-10,borse burberry.</p> <p> Hawkins, who has been working with former world champion and mental guru Terry Griffiths, also ground out the next before making a break of 66 to draw level heading into the final session.</p> <p> He then won the first frame of the evening session on a re-spotted black, added the next despite a break of 56 from Chester's Walden, and a 60 in the 28th frame left him one frame from the final,burberry borse, before Walden found some form to win the next two racks and reduce the deficit to two frames.</p> <p> But at 16-14, Walden was in the balls when a terrible piece of luck saw him knock in a red having potted the blue, allowing Hawkins to finish off the match.</p> </div> | ||
