Zakumi is the Mascot for South Africa 2010 Fifa Worldcup

The Mascot for the 2010 Fifa World Cup has been announced. The Mascot has been named Zakumi. The first two letters “ZA” stands for South Africas  and “Kumi” means 10 in assorted African Languages.

Zakumi is the Green haired leopard. Andries Odendaal, from Cape Town, created the mascot. Zakumi’s birth year has been selected as 1994, the same year of democracy returned to our country.

The White and Green Dress of Zakumi has been designed by Cora Simpson.

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Medal’s won by India in Olympics from 1952 to 2008

Abhinav Bindra won the first olympic medal for india and Let’s take a look of India’s Olympic Run. This is the first ever gold medal won by India in Olympics.

Medals Won in Olympics by India

• Khasaba Jadhav won bronze for Wresting in 1952 Olympics
• Leander Paes won bronze for Teniss in 1996 olympics.
• Karnam Malleswari won bronze in Weightlifting in 2000 Olympics.
• Rajyavardhan Rathore won silver for trap shooting in 2004 Olympics.
• Abhinav Bindra wins Gold in Shooting @ beijing Olympics 2008.

Wow! a slow progression. From Bronze to Gold. From 1952 to 2008. Shall we expect more gold’s in 2012 London Olympics?

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Euro 2008 Finals Germany take on Spain

Tension mounts as Germany take on Spain in the Euro 2008 finals at Ernst Happel Stadion, Vienna.

According to German Coach Joachim Loew “Germans know only to Win” and they are pretty confident of a win. Germans have seen enough finals and have the better edge than Spain. They would be looking forward for their fourth Euro Cup Win. Spain on the other hand will be looking forward to win a title after a gap of 44 years.

Injury to Ballack may worry the Germans and its not certain whether he would be playing in the finals.

Just hours and we would know who will be crowned the champions of Europe. I am looking forward to an exciting match.

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Euro Fever is in!

For die hard Football fans EURO cup is in and it starts tomorrow!. Here is some quick info on the groups and the Fixture. Let the Fever Burn!

• Match Schedule

The Groups

A

• Switzerland
• Czech Republic
• Portugal
• Turkey

B

• Austria
• Croatia
• Germany
• Poland

C

• Netherlands
• Italy
• Romania
• France

D

• Greece
• Russia
• Sweden
• Spain

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