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Asian Hockey Federation Cup 2008: 6 countries battle out an exciting competition

Muscat, January 2008: On January 14th 2008, Oman will play a significant role in the Asian Hockey Federation's 2008 Cup. Hosted by the Oman Hockey Association and sponsored by Masafi, the Men's junior competition will be hotly-contested within the Sultanate at the Sultan Qaboos Complex.  

H.E. The Secretary General of the Ministry of Finance, Darwish Ismail Al Balushi, will preside over the opening ceremony for this illustrious competition, and the 2nd men's Junior Hockey competition will run until the 22nd of January 2008.

The competition will be nothing short of spectacular as six countries including China, Chinese-Taipei, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and of course Oman, battle it out to see who will be champion.

Mr. A. A. Dawood, President of the Oman Hockey Association said: "The OHA is proud to play host to this exciting portion of the Asian Hockey Federation's 2008 Cup. We are very aware that an event like this will attract an international audience and will help highlight the Sultanate's sporting spirit to the rest of the world."

For further information please contact:
Mr. Dominic C R Myers, CEO - MCS Operating Companies
Tel: 00968 24256402
e-mail: dominicm@mcsoman.com

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