36 BAHRAIN SPORT Gulf Daily News Wednesday, 21st May 2014 Email: [email protected] Federation A win Squash League title FEDERATION A saw off Mercury MENA Golden Sands 2-1 to clinch the Mercury MENA Bahrain Squash League title. In the clash for the first and second places, played at Khalifa Sports City Stadium, Mercury MENA got off to a promising start when Shahid Hussain defeated Federation A player Yousuf Jamal 10-12, 11-9, 1412,11-2. In the second match, Federation A player Ahmed Abbas brought his team back in contention by defeating Mercury MENA’s Adnan Ehsan 11-5, 11-5, 11-3. Federation A emerged winners when Ghous Rehman secured a walkover in the third match. Ritz-Carlton, meanwhile, edged past Golden Sands to secure third position. In the first match, Asad Ali of Ritz-Carlton defeated Mike Hoy of Golden Sands 11/4, 11/4, 11/4. Ritz-Carlton had another easy match when Mohammed Tahir outplayed Balint Feyer of Golden Sands 11/5, n Riffa Ford Challengers men’s team Riffa Ford rout Komed n Action from one of the matches 11/4, 11/4 in the second encounter. In the last match Phil Darby of Ritz Carlton lost to Gireesh Nayir of Golden Sands 5/11, 8/11, 11/9, 11/5, 11/3. All teams and participants will be awarded at the closing ceremony, which will take place on May 28 starting 6pm at Khalifa Sports City. The league has been conducted in collaboration with the Bahrain Badminton and Squash Federation and supported by Power Horse. STREET Fusion have topped Group A after securing a walkover against Al Kerlawi in the Expast Five-a-side Football Tournament being played at the Indian Club premises. Al Kerlawi, who have also Shehab to face Salem in final BAHRAIN’S Abdulrahman Shehab proved his top ranking yesterday by booking a berth in the final of the super singles of the 28th GPIC Open Tennis Championship at the Bahrain Tennis Club in Juffair. Shehab takes on unseeded Anwar Salem of the Netherlands in the final scheduled for tomorrow, starting at 5-30pm. Shehab had to stretch himself, particularly in the first set, before ending the impressive run of unseeded Jic Jic Bohol of the Phillippines 7-6 (5), 6-4 in the semi-finals yesterday. In the other semi-final, which interest- ingly was an all-Dutch affair which did not happen, Salem received a walk-over from Mathys Bloem, who had accounted for third seed Abdulrahman Janahi in the second round on a day of five upsets on Sunday. Upset One of other major upset caused was by his compatriot Salem who send second seed Yusuf Qaed crashing out with equal ease. The only two seeds to reach the quarter-finals were fifth seed Karim Ridha and eighth seed Khalid Almossawi. The Dutch players were a revelation in this tournament as Bloem and Salem n HIS Majesty King Hamad has sent a cable of congrats to Shaikha Hessa bin Ibraheem bin Khaled following her participation and successfully passing all stages of the Iron Man Race, which was organised on upset top seeds Shehab and Khalid Al Thawadi in the second round of the super doubles before going on to capture the title beating Karim and Ridha Hassan 6-1, 4-6, 12-10. The men’s singles category also witnessed ups and downs before unseeded Bahraini A Rahman Shwaiter caused the upset of the tournament beating top seed Ali Alasfoor 6-1, 6-1 to claim the title on Monday. Cassius Pereira earlier in the week won the title in the men’s over-45 singles while Ali Khonji and Kamal Khonji was the corresponding doubles title. Riyad Dhaif and Ahmed Omran claimed the men’s over-55 doubles title. Lanzaroti Island in Spain. His Majesty praised Shaikha Hessa’s high competing spirit at all stages of the race. The King also wished her further success at upcoming races. Ice Hockey League gets DHL backing DHL Express has signed a sponsorship agreement with the Bahrain Sharks Ice Hockey Club, seizing the role of ‘Title Sponsors’ for the kingdom’s first Ice Hockey League. The agreement gives DHL Bahrain main sponsorship rights to the league, which started last Sunday. The Bahrain Ice Hockey League is a first of its kind for the kingdom. Six teams will play two games per week over a period of one month. The games are being held at the Funland Ice Rink and kick off at 7.30pm. The players comprise both locals and expatriates. Turgay Sarikaya, DHL Express MENA Commercial Director, said, “DHL’s decision to sponsor the Bahrain Ice Hockey League stems from the Company’s deep rooted commitment in fostering local talent and promoting the values and principles of team play. We are very eager to play an active role in the first Ice Hockey League in Bahrain both as sponsors and as mentors to the team and we hope to take this sport to new levels within the kingdom and beyond.” n Shehab makes a return to Bohol qualified for the semi-finals on goal difference with Sky International, are placed second in the group and will play against Riffa Ford Challengers in the last-four clash. Riffa Ford Challengers topped Group B with a resounding 4-0 victory over Al Komed. Sajid scored a hatrick while Amjad got the fourth goal for the winners. Meanwhile, Group B teams Companeroes and Indian Club Liverpool failed to show up for their last league outing thus losing out on three crucial points. Companeroes as a result are placed second in the group and will play the Group A toppers Street Fusion in the other semi-final. In the U19 category, Riffa Ford Challengers brushed aside FC Diablo 1-0 in their last league match with Mohammed scoring the all-important goal. Riffa Ford, however, failed to qualify as Anson Jewellery, who are placed second in Group A behind FC Diablo, had better goal difference. In Group B, Redox Uniform Xpress and Incredible Bangkok will vie for the second place behind Al Kerlawi. In the U15 category, Riffa Ford Challengers beat Vipers FC 3-1 with the help of a brace by Habib. Dylan scored the third goal for Riffa Ford, while Lijo Jose got the lone goal for Vipers. In another U15 clash, Indian School B beat All Stars 2-1. Nikhil Mathews and Ahmed Zamil were on target for Indian School while Akshay Chandran scored for All stars. Strikers Elite and Street Legends, meanwhile, played a goalless draw. Earlier, Dominex FC beat Indian School D 2-1. Vishnu scored a brace for Dominex while Soham scored for Indian School. The U15 quarterfinals will be played today and the semifinals and the final along with awarding will take place tomorrow. Zayani Spikers down Charz n Sarikaya, right, with Fakhroo DHL is an avid enthusiast of group sports that endorse team values, speed and precision. Globally the company provides on-going support to local athletes and national sporting initiatives within its individual host countries. “We are glad to have received such support from DHL Express Bahrain that will enable us to host what we believe will be a very successful sporting event for the Kingdom; DHL is the perfect partner for this league given the Company’s values and principles,” said Bahrain Sharks Ice Hockey Club President Tamer Fakhroo. AL ZAYANI Spikers outplayed BTTB Charz 25-12, 25-16 in the women’s section of the FilEx International Cargo and FCVG Volleyball Tournament being played at the Muharraq Club gym. With this win, Al Zayani Spikers are now placed among the top two leading teams. In other women’s matches, Metrobank Lady Warriors beat Asia United Bank 31-29, 25-13, Malditaz eased past Dabarkadz 25-16, 25-17 and Fil-Am outplayed Al Wardi Group 25-15, 25-12. In the men’s section, PVB Rock Resto bounced back to beat Alaali Ventures 25-15, 2325, 15-7 after having lost their first match in straight sets. Meanwhile, Techno Chem Trading beat FCTG Forex Car- n Al Zayani Spikers with coach Cacai Aguinalde go 25-14, 10-25, 15-13 to register their second victory. Men’s category ranking: Techno Chem Trading 5-0, PVB Rock Resto 3-2, Alaali Ventures 2-3, Forex Cargo 0-5. Women’s category ranking: FilAm 5-0, Al Zayani Spikers 4-1, Malditaz 4-2, Metrobank Lady Warriors 3-2, Dabarkadz 2-3, Asia United Bank 1-4, BTTB Charz 1-4, Al Wardi Group 1-4. Tournament sponsors: Filex International Cargo, Saraya Contractors, Rock Restaurant, Mc Donald Restaurant, Robinson’s Real Estate, Be Sport Uniforms, AudioQuest, Rizza Mamansag, Marc and Herlyn Schuttler.