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Is a Haitian-American fourth-degree black belt judoka. A dual citizen, he competed for Haiti at the

Is a Haitian-American fourth-degree black belt judoka. A dual citizen, he competed for Haiti at the 1996 Summer Olympics and has qualified to compete for the United States at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the 100 kg (220 pound) weight class.[1]

Was an Egyptian Davis Cup Team tennis player from 1946 to 1955. He is the father of Ismail El Shafei

Was an Egyptian Davis Cup Team tennis player from 1946 to 1955. He is the father of Ismail El Shafei and grandfather of Adli El Shafei II.

Is an Egyptian tennis player who competed in the Davis Cup. He played 2 matches for Egypt in the Dav

Is an Egyptian tennis player who competed in the Davis Cup. He played 2 matches for Egypt in the Davis Cup. His career high in the ATP singles ranking is number 1,071, which he achieved on 3 August 1992.

Is a footballer from Switzerland who currently plays as striker for FC Thun, having previously playe

Is a footballer from Switzerland who currently plays as striker for FC Thun, having previously played for Grasshopper.He was capped 4 times in the under 21 squad for Switzerland.

Is a Bosnian-Canadian footballer who plays for HNK Šibenik. He is a talented, young player who can

Is a Bosnian-Canadian footballer who plays for HNK Šibenik. He is a talented, young player who can play on the left or right-hand side of midfield, he joins the Whitecaps after signing a one-year amateur contract with the club. He holds dual citizen of Bosnia and Canada, he has received an invite to play for the Bosnia & Herzegovina U-21 side, but the midfielder has so far not taken the opportunity to play for the country of his birth.

Is an Albanian football player. The midfielder currently plays for KS Elbasani.

Is an Albanian football player. The midfielder currently plays for KS Elbasani.

Is a Pakistan-born Omani cricketer. He has previously played for the Oman Under-17s and now plays fo

Is a Pakistan-born Omani cricketer. He has previously played for the Oman Under-17s and now plays for the senior Omani cricket team. In international youth cricket, Ilyas has made scores of 199 not out v Malaysia U17 and 168 not out v Hong Kong U19s. Ilya

Is a Syrian football player who is currently playing for Al-Wahda. Al Hafez started his professional

Is a Syrian football player who is currently playing for Al-Wahda. Al Hafez started his professional career at the Syrian Premier League with Al-Karamah. On 27 July 2009, Al Hafez had signed a one year contract with Al-Taliya. Al Hafez plays between 2003-

Is a Bulgarian sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing,

Is a Bulgarian sprint canoer who competed in the late 2000s. At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he finished seventh in the C-2 500 m event while being eliminated in the semifinals of the C-2 1000 m event.

A Dutch football player currently playing for SBV Excelsior. He formerly played for FC Utrecht and F

A Dutch football player currently playing for SBV Excelsior. He formerly played for FC Utrecht and FC Dordrecht.

An Iraqi football (soccer) Defender playing for the Dohuk FC football club in Iraq. Hi older brother

An Iraqi football (soccer) Defender playing for the Dohuk FC football club in Iraq. Hi older brother Saad Attiya is a national team defender.

A former Iraq national player and coach.He was one of Iraq's most inspirational captains. He made th

A former Iraq national player and coach.He was one of Iraq's most inspirational captains. He made the step into international football early, helping Iraq win both the CISM World Military Championship and the Gulf Cup in 1979. The big and dependable Adnan started his career with Al-Zawraa. At the club, he won the Iraqi league and cup double in 1978/1979. He went onto join Al-Talaba, where he was one of the stars in the team which included Haris Mohammed, Jamal Ali and the great Hussein Saeed winning the Iraqi league 3 times and reaching 2 cup finals.

A Turkish football goalkeeper.He played mostly for Ankaragücü and Denizlispor. Erkan played for Tu

A Turkish football goalkeeper.He played mostly for Ankaragücü and Denizlispor. Erkan played for Turkey national football team and was a participant at the 1996 UEFA European Championship.

Is a professional footballer who is currently playing for Tranmere Rovers in Coca-Cola League One. A

Is a professional footballer who is currently playing for Tranmere Rovers in Coca-Cola League One. Ahmed is a British Asian of Pakistani descent. Because of his Pakistani parentage he was eligible to represent either England or Pakistan, at an international level, and eventually chose Pakistan.

Is a football player from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Talyani started playing football in the 19

Is a football player from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Talyani started playing football in the 1970s in the streets Sharjah. He joined Al Shaab Club in 1980, and played out his entire club career there until 1999. Although he received many lucrative offers from other clubs, strict restrictions at the time prohibited Talyani from transferring. Talyani was selected as a member of the team. He retired from international football in 1997 as the all-time leader in international appearances, with 164 and 53 goals. As of January 2006, he is still tied for fourth on the all-time list for men.

Is a retired Jordanian professional footballer. He made his professional debut in the Jordan League

Is a retired Jordanian professional footballer. He made his professional debut in the Jordan League in 1995 for Al-Faisaly.[1] He played 1 game in the UEFA Intertoto Cup 1996 for FC KAMAZ-Chally Naberezhnye Chelny.

A former soccer player, and serves Turkish football in various administrative positions.He played fo

A former soccer player, and serves Turkish football in various administrative positions.He played for Turkish Super League teams Petrol Ofisi, Ankaragücü and Demirspor before ending his career in San Jose Earthquakes in USA.After retiring from football, he founded Professional Footballers Association in Turkey and is the honorary president. He served in Turkish Football Federation as Secretary-General between 1990-1992. He was the president of Istanbulspor until 2004. He is fluent in English. He is married and has two children.

Was a German chess master and problemist.He tied for 2nd-3rd, behind Paul Krüger, at Bad Salzuflen

Was a German chess master and problemist.He tied for 2nd-3rd, behind Paul Krüger, at Bad Salzuflen 1925, took 6th at Giessen 1928 (Richard Réti won), and took 9th at Dortmund 1928 (Fritz Sämisch won). and tied for 2nd-3rd, behind Krüger, at Bad Salzuflen 1930.

Was a Romanian chess player, especially known for the countergambit that bears his name, and for the

Was a Romanian chess player, especially known for the countergambit that bears his name, and for the first chess book written in Romanian.

Was a German boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a German boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Is a former German football player. He played his entire career with Eintracht Frankfurt winning the

Is a former German football player. He played his entire career with Eintracht Frankfurt winning the Championship with the Main siders. The instrument mechanic played from 1938 until 1942 in the youth academy from 1942 on in the senior squad appearing ove

Was a Austrian professional road bicycle racer. In 1957, Christian finished 3rd place in the general

Was a Austrian professional road bicycle racer. In 1957, Christian finished 3rd place in the general classification of the Tour de France, and he was the only Austrian to reach the podium until 2008, when Bernhard Kohl also reached the 3rd position.

Was a German Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual foil event at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a German Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual foil event at the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was the leading Dutch chess master in the time before Max Euwe. Born in Utrecht, he was a medical do

Was the leading Dutch chess master in the time before Max Euwe. Born in Utrecht, he was a medical doctor.Olland took 3rd at Amsterdam 1887 (Dirk van Foreest won); shared 1st at Amsterdam 1889 (Hauptturnier); took 2nd, behind Rudolf Loman, at Utrecht 1891;

Is a retired Austrian football player.

Is a retired Austrian football player.