Replay of Olympic handball qualifier creates tensions in Asian handball The International Handball Federation (IHF) has confirmed a replay of the men’s and women’s Asian Olympic qualifying tournament for handball will take place, despite threats by the Asian Handball Federation (AHF) to ban participating teams. Japan and South Korea now look set to battle for the right to compete at the Beijing Games, as three Middle Eastern nations and Kazakhstan sit out the event. Sport offers hope for future reconciliation in Kenya Following the disputed outcome of the presidential election held on the 27 December 2007, Kenya has been beset by a rash of violence along political, tribal and ethnic lines. Sport too has been a victim, though once the violence recedes, it is hoped that sport will be able to play a major role in reunifying the nation. Play the Game 2007 gets thumbs up from participants Play the Game participants have delivered their verdict on Play the Game 2007, with 94% of attendees rating the conference as good or very good. The conference evaluation has provided valuable feedback with regard to not only Play the Game 2007, but will also help formulating the programme for future conferences. Play the Game close to launching bidding process for 2009 conference If you dream about hosting an international sports conference in the future, this is the time to start mobilising your powers of persuasion to sell your bid and turn a dream into reality. News in brief South Africa selects rugby coach based upon 'transformational' reasons; Antigua and Barbuda to be thrown out of FIFA over disputed expenses form; Supplements even confuse athletes; Seminar - Football and Television: Is it really match of the day?; Sport, Race and Ethnicity: Building a Global Understanding. and Rich States Poach Former Yugoslavia’s Sporting Talent Governments in the region are waking up late to the need for action to halt the flight of their future champions. This article, produced as part of the Balkan Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence, examines the danger an exodus of sporting stars does and could have for the former Yugoslav republics. | 
