Sports Glimpse [Archives:1999/11/Sports]

Basketball 
Shab of Ibb had secured a berth in the excellent league, after defeating the visitors Al-Tilal of Aden 75 /63. The match was played in Al-Shahed Mohammed Saif. The stadium was full to capacity with supporters of both teams. The match was a tough one for both the teams. The first half ended in a tie 37/37, this had set the second half aflame, both the teams were ken in winning the match, with the final whistle Shab Ibb players had the last laugh. 
Inter-school Championship 
As part of the inter-school championship, organized by the School Activity Department, at the Ministry of Education, the volleyball tournament will start today, in Aden. Many schools from all the governorates are taking part in this tournament. 
Girls’ Chess Tournament in Taiz 
The Chess Association Taiz branch is planing to hold a chess tournament for Taiz school girls. ” The tournament will start as soon as the preparations are over” said Mr. Hailan Al-Rabai, the President of the Chess Association Taiz branch. 

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