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Sun shines on golf's growth in China's HainanPlay

Sun shines on golf's growth in China's Hainan

AFP - Fri Nov 20, 2:25 PM ET

Hainan island in the South China Sea is fast becoming one of Asia's finest golfing destinations, with several world-class courses and developers rushing to build dozens more. Once dependent on foreign players, the industry is now being built on the back of a new wave of Chinese golfers.

  • FIFA refuse Irish request for replay Play
    FIFA refuse Irish request for replay AFP - Fri Nov 20, 10:27 AM ET

    Football's world ruling body FIFA on Friday officially turned down a request from the Irish to stage a replay of their controversial World Cup playoff defeat to France. Henry's handball helped set up a goal which put France through to the World Cup at Ireland's expense -- prompting government-level exchanges.  Duration: 1:30

  • Henry 'handball' puts France in World Cup Play
    Henry 'handball' puts France in World Cup AFP - Thu Nov 19, 9:06 AM ET

    Following a controversial win which saw France thrust into the 2010 World Cup finals and Ireland shunted to the sidelines, fans in Paris had little but praise for their team. Duration: 00:54.

  • Fans in France celebrate Algeria's win Play
    Fans in France celebrate Algeria's win AFP - Thu Nov 19, 7:03 AM ET

    Hundreds of football fans took to the streets of Paris and Marseille on Wednesday night after Algeria beat Egypt 1-0, qualifying the team for the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa. Fans were seen waving Algerian flags and cheering in both French cities. Duration : 00:30

  • Egypt football fans bitterly disappointment by defeat Play
    Egypt football fans bitterly disappointment by defeat AFP - Wed Nov 18, 6:47 PM ET

    A superb Antar Yahia goal gave Algeria a 1-0 victory over Egypt Wednesday and a place at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The France-born defender who plays for German club VfL Bochum struck on 40 minutes to settle a play-off necessitated by the bitter North African rivals finishing level on points and goal difference in one of five African groups. In Cairo, football fans expressed their bitter disappointment.

  • Egypt gears up for decisive match against Algeria Play
    Egypt gears up for decisive match against Algeria AFP - Tue Nov 17, 2:28 PM ET

    After savouring their fresh victory against Algeria, Egypt fans are looking ahead to the make-or-break World Cup qualification play-off taking place in Sudan on Wednesday.

  • Egypt gears up for decisive match with Algeria Play
    Egypt gears up for decisive match with Algeria AFP - Tue Nov 17, 1:39 PM ET

    After savouring their fresh victory against Algeria, Egypt's national football team are looking for a decisive win in the World Cup qualifier taking place in Sudan on Wednesday. Footage of Egypt team praticing in Khartoum. Duration: 00:57

  • Egypt secure last-gasp World Cup lifeline Play
    Egypt secure last-gasp World Cup lifeline AFP - Sun Nov 15, 10:57 AM ET

    A roar of delight erupted in Cairo on Saturday as Egypt beat Algeria, setting up a World Cup play-off with their bitter rivals in Sudan on Wednesday. The tense encounter took place in the wake of an attack on the visiting team's bus by local fans. Duration: 00:48

  • FIFA warns Egypt on security after Algeria attack Play
    FIFA warns Egypt on security after Algeria attack AFP - Sat Nov 14, 11:18 AM ET

    World football governing body FIFA ordered Egypt on Friday to step up security for a key World Cup qualifier with Algeria after stonethrowing fans injured three away players being bussed to the team hotel. Duration 01:23.

  • On your bikes: Polo minus the horses Play
    On your bikes: Polo minus the horses AFP - Tue Nov 10, 2:56 PM ET

    Bicycle Polo, invented in Ireland in the 19th century and substituting bikes for horses, is enjoying a renaissance with teams sprouting up all over the world. In one Paris suburb, enthusiasts meet weekly to train for the European Championships.

  • World¿s fastest man meets his match Play
    World¿s fastest man meets his match AFP - Tue Nov 3, 10:28 AM ET

    World and Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt has come face-to-face with his match for speed in the animal world -- a cheetah. The fastest man on earth adopted a cub in Kenya on Monday as he promoted a new environmental charity. Duration: 00:59

  • Rugby: Poland's French connection taps deep roots Play
    Rugby: Poland's French connection taps deep roots AFP - Tue Nov 3, 10:10 AM ET

    The Polish rugby federation dreams of one day competing in the sport's World Cup. To improve the nation's chances, scouts have travelled to France in the search for rugby players with Polish roots. The result being bilingual training sessions back in Warsaw. Duration: 01:41

  • Soccer fever for cash-strapped African clubs Play
    Soccer fever for cash-strapped African clubs AFP - Mon Nov 2, 6:18 AM ET

    With the World Cup coming to South Africa next year, the whole continent is being swept by football fever like never before. But away from the glare of international attention, many clubs in southern Africa are still struggling with financial and logistical problems. One football coach in neighbouring Botswana gave AFPTV a tour of the daily hopes and tribulations for a typical middle-division club. Duration: 01:58

  • Marathon runners take on Soweto Play
    Marathon runners take on Soweto AFP - Sun Nov 1, 11:44 AM ET

    The New York marathon may grab the limelight but that's not putting off long-distance runners in South Africa who are embarking on a marathon of their own -- through Johannesburg's impoverished Soweto township. Duration: 01:59

  • Fears of sex worker HIV explosion at World Cup Play
    Fears of sex worker HIV explosion at World Cup AFP - Wed Oct 28, 5:24 AM ET

    Decriminalizing prostitution for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa could help stop the spread of HIV and AIDS. That's the claim made by a leading HIV research unit, but religious groups are against the proposals. Duration: 02:04