Please share if you like it and if you know anyone interested in sponsoring the team :) Winners of the “Damascus Sevens” from 2006-8, second place in Egypt’s “Alexandria Tens” in 2009, and first place in the 2011 “Dubai Sevens”(The “Sevens” matches comprise seven players vs the standard fifteen), the Zenobians have overcome a number of obstacles to achieve their successes. A burnt-out mortar hole at the far end of the field evidences the lethal reality of mortar fire. The lack of equipment and of sponsorship are other hurdles they face. ...At its height, Syrian rugby had grown to include three teams, offering more opportunities for matches, for practical experience. With just one team now, the weekly practice is the only means of perfecting form. Otherwise, “our only chance to play is outside Syria, is in nearby regional countries,” says Jarkou. ...Sam al-Akhras, an English Literature graduate, joined recently, in March, to “get rid of all the stress of the war on Syria, by playing an aggressive sport.” Just two months after joining, Akhras took a forced break for a month after being injured by one of 27 mortars fired on his neighbourhood on May 6 (In total, 54 mortars were fired on Damascus that day alone). Mortar shrapnel hit him from behind, puncturing his body from head to foot. A month later Akhras is back running, visibly still suffering from the remaining shrapnel which pushes against his lung, but determined to play.... zeroanthropology.net/2014/10/02/road-to-victory-syrias-zenobians-stand-to-win-international-rugby-tournament/
Posted on: Thu, 02 Oct 2014 23:37:23 +0000
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