Thousands of Ismaili Muslims from across the country gathered in Vancouver this weekend to celebrate the 2008 Canadian Ismaili Games. The games, which celebrate 50 years of the Aga Khan’s leadership, take place May 2 to 5 and involve about 1,000 athletes. Winners will represent Canada at the Golden Jubilee Games in Nairobi, Kenya, in June. Some of the athletes are Olympic hopefuls and compete at the national level. The Canadian Ismaili Games are a National Golden Jubilee program and part of the first-ever global Ismaili sports festival. The theme of the games is Celebration Through Sport, reflecting the spirit of commemorating the Golden Jubilee and showcasing excellence in athletic accomplishment. Pictured here is the Calgary Spirit Squad performing at the Games Village at UBC.
Category: Golden Jubilee Games
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Congratulations to Farhan Umedaly, the fastest Shia Ismaili Muslim in Canada, winner of gold medals in the 100m sprint and the long jump; and silver medals in the 400m run and 4x400m relay race. Farhan will represent Canada at the Golden Jubilee Games in Nairobi, Kenya this summer.
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An excellent achievement for sure.
The fastest in Canada though?
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This was the qualifying competition for the main Golden Jubilee Games in Nairobi, Kenya and, among the top 1000 athletes competing this past weekend in Vancouver, B.C. he was the fastest Ismaili in the 100meter sprint. So yes.
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There are some excellent pictures available at the site:
http://www.nationalsportstournament.com/home.html
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Congratulations to SALEEMA IMTIAZ First women who select in two games Table Tennis & Volley ball International in Golden Jubilee Games in Pakistan
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