Athletic career of Alina Kabayeva

Kabayeva, the daughter of a Tatar father and Russian mother, was born in Tashkent, Uzbek SSR, in the Soviet Union.[1] She started rhythmic gymnastics there at the age of 3 with coach Margarita Samuilovna[2]. Her father Marat Kabayev was a professional football (soccer) player and the family was constantly following him to different places in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Russia. At first, many coaches did not like Alina because they considered her "too heavy" and "ugly" to be a rhythmic gymnast, none of them seemed to consider her a rhythmic gymnast of any particular talent. In her young teens she moved to Russia, where her mother took her to the Russian head coach Irina Viner, who liked her from the start.

She stayed with Viner and made her international debut in 1996. In 1998 the 15-year-old Kabayeva won the European Championships in Portugal. At the time she was the youngest member of the Russian squad, competing alongside internationally recognized teammates, like Amina Zaripova. In 1999 Kabaeva became European Champion for the second consecutive time and won the World title in Osaka, Japan. She went on to win a total of 5 all-around titles at the European Championships and added another World title in 2003 in Budapest, Hungary.

At the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Kabayeva was expected to claim gold in all-around, but, due to an error in an otherwise exceptional performance—she dropped her hoop and ran to retrieve it outside the competition area - took home the bronze with the final score of 39.466 (Rope 9.925, Hoop 9.641, Ball 9.950, Ribbon 9.950).

At the 2001 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, she won the gold for the ball, clubs and rope, and silver in the Individual All-Around and hoop. However, Kabayeva and her teammate Irina Tchachina tested positive to a banned diuretic (furosemide) and were stripped of their medals.

Irina Viner, the Russian head coach, who also served as the Vice President of the FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics Technical Committee at the time, said her gymnasts had been taking a food supplement called "Hyper" which contained mild diuretics, which, according to Viner, the gymnasts were taking for pre-menstrual syndrome. When the supply ran out shortly before the Goodwill Games, the team physiotherapist restocked at a local pharmacy. According to Viner, the supplement sold there was fake and contained furosemide. The commission requested the Goodwill Games organizing committee to nullify Kabayeva and Tchachina's results. The FIG also nullified their results from the World Championships in Madrid, causing Ukraine's Tamara Yerofeeva to be declared the 2001 World Champion. Source : http://en.wikipedia.org

AFF Suzuki Cup 2010: Indonesia destroy Thailand!

After crushing two previous opponents, Malaysia (5-1) and Laos (6-0), Team Indonesia back pocket the three points over Thailand (2-1) in Group A last game of allowance for AFF Cup in Bung Karno Main Stadium, Tuesday ( 07/12/2010).

 Indonesia behind Thailand scored first through a printed Suree Sukha (68). However, Bambang Pamungkas became inspiration Garuda victory thanks to two goal through the white point (81 'and 89).

 As promised earlier, coach Alfred Riedl to rotate players because Indonesia certainly qualify for the semi-finals of the AFF Cup. Some courtier like Firmand Utina, Ahmad Bustomi, and central defender Hamka Hamzah. Riedl eventually include Muhammad Robby, Tony Sucipto and Eka Ramdani as a starter.

However, the rotation is quite influential on the game Team Indonesia. Mark Haris Maulana et al look less active attack. Since the early minutes, actually several times goalkeeper Mark received threats Thai players.

 Without the presence of the Word Utina, duet Irfan Bachdim and Christian Gonzalez on the front lines do not get the ball flow. Gonzalez several times to get off to pick up the ball.

 The team was made by Bryan Robson dominated almost throughout the first half. However, until the break position remained goalless draw.

 Entering the second half, both teams increased the tempo of attacks. Thailand almost winning in 60 minutes when Kirati Keawsombut Mark menceploskan ball into the goal. However, the referee annulled a goal because the off side.

The team continues bombed the White Elephant Red White defense. As a result. They are superior first in 68 minutes. Suree Sukha is the defender who brought Thailand superior after receiving feedback from the left side.

 Indonesia gets a golden opportunity on 77 minutes. Arif Suyonon utilize Thai goalkeeper error. However, his efforts have not met the target.

 Left behind one goal turns out did not dampen the spirit of Team Garuda. Moreover, the support fans in SUGBK never subsided. Riedl decision to enter Bambang Pamungkas who replaced Irfan Bachdim proved telling.

 Bepe equalized through fitting 12 points in 81 minutes. Earlier, striker El Loco effort to convert the feed-back Eka violated Thailand. Calmly, Bepe able to trick the goalkeeper Sinthaweechai.

Numbered 20 players back then successfully repatriate Tim White Elephant in minute 89. Again via penalty kicks. Arif Suyono try to release the kick to the goalkeeper of Thailand. Unfortunately, the ball would be driven back the opponent with his hand. The referee was again rewarded a penalty.

 Bepe are still designated as the executor of the trust said the coach. He brought Indonesia back winning 2-1 while Thailand repatriates from arena football as Southeast Asia.

 In other action, shaved Laos Malaysia 5-1. Thus, Malaysia has the right pitch to the AFF Cup semi-finals as runners-up Group B. Source: http://bola.okezone.com

No major changes in the Ferrari Team

This was confirmed Ferrari president Luca in Montezemolo made mistakes following the team so that the world title they failed to get.

Fernando Alonso came to Abu Dhabi with eight-point advantage. But this Ferrari failed to win the title after losing four points from Sebastian Vettel as wrong in the strategy of pit stops.

No wonder if there is speculation that there will be some changes in the hierarchy of the team headed by Stefano Domenicali. In Montezemolo confirmed that it will not happen although there are minor adjustments.

"In F1, we have a clear target. Right in Abu Dhabi I try to entertain our people are crying in the garage so that they look forward. That's the power of Ferrari, that we never give up.”

"Changing the team? It's not a philosophy for a year now since we adopted a policy based on dynamic stability. There may be some adjustments that may be small, but no big changes," he said as reported by ESPN.

Ferrari boss admits Alonso remained satisfied with the performance both on the track or outdoor track. "I also expect a lot of Felipe (Massa) next year. I am sure he will return to drivers who like we see 2008," said di Montezemolo.  Source : ttp://www.detiksport.com

Xavi: Do not Make Angry Madrid

Xavi Hernandez is very satisfied with the victory of Barcelona in El Clasico. But he called on all parties not stirring up Real Madrid who was injured for the situation from getting worse.

El Clasico first season ended with the Barcelona emerged as the winner. Image  Madrid crushed by a landslide defeat with the score 0-5.

"Losing in a fight that was expected was a moral blow to the landslide. Competition is still long. We'll see how they react," said Xavi told Marca.

Despite a landslide win, Xavi would not big headed. He also asked all parties not inflammatory Madrid.

"Do not add fuel to the fire. They will become more chaotic," he said.

"We played not to claim something or send a message. Now they are probably already pretty messed up. In addition, I know Real Madrid players. There are a few of my friends there."

Related incidents that occur throughout the game, this 30-year-old player memakluminya considering such a high tension game.

"It's about pressure, a feeling helpless and angry. We had also experienced it," he concluded. Source : http://www.detiksport.com

Vettel Still has 15 Years to triumph in F1

Sebastian Vettel finally reaping the rewards of his hard work throughout his career in Formula 1 arena. German rider is ending The wait to become a world champion race speed "pole position" is, after winning the F1 2010 final series in Abu Dhabi two weeks ago, while sealing the crown last year at the head of the British racer, Jenson Button.

Looking at performance within the last two seasons, Vettel is suspected will continue to print successfully in the coming seasons, let alone the age of 23 years. It was said that help provide a role in the success of his career, namely Mario Theissen.

If all goes well, he still had 15 years to triumph in Formula 1, so that there are several world titles that can be achieved if the car remains good
- Mario Theissen, BMW Motorsport Director

Theissen, who now serves as BMW's motorsport director, is the person who first brought Vettel to the world of F1. It was he who recruited Vettel as test driver for BMW Sauber team in 2006 season, before seeing the rider is scored some points in his debut in the United States Grand Prix in 2007.

No wonder if Theissen joined Vettel happy with the success this year. He was amazed and proud of his achievements was the former.

"He did a fantastic job - especially in the last four series when the greater pressure," said Theissen told Autosport, when asked about his feelings about the success of Vettel.

"When things do not go according to plan, he remained calm. Including four or five candidates for the world champion, he who is the youngest rider in fact not a lot of mistakes. That's really great.

"He was a top rider, one of the great racer in Formula 1 who is 23 years old. If all goes well, he still had 15 years to triumph in Formula 1, so that there are several world titles that can be achieved if the car remain good. "

Theissen decided to release Vettel to Red Bull, BMW Sauber because there is no an empty place - which he had at Scuderia Toro Rosso for the second half of the 2007 season.

After first appearing for Toro Rosso at Monza GP in 2008, Vettel moving to Red Bull next year. This is where Vettel began to show indications will be world champion, because he immediately becomes a competitor Button in the 2009 season, before defeating all opponents in 2010.Taken from : http://olahraga.kompas.com

Margarito's face Destroyed by Pacquiao!

Philippine boxer, Manny Pacquiao defeated Mexican boxer, Antonio Margarito, in a bloody battle at Cowboys Stadium, Dallas on Sunday.

Pacquiao, who fell in the Super Welter class, should fight Margarito in a tight battle to defeat the 12 rounds. In this fight Pacquiao putting more punch.
Margarito who was hit by a one-year ban fight back tighter for nine rounds. However, the rest of the next round he was practically unable to fight back and just blow Pacquiao subjected.
With this victory, Pacquiao, boxer born in the Philippines on December 17, 1978 has a record of played 57 times with 52 wins (38 KOs), three defeats and two draws with eight world titles. While Margarito, born March 18, 1978, has a record 45 play with 38 wins (27 knockouts), seven defeats and one no contest. Taken from : http://olahraga.kompas.com