The Australian Handball Federation [AHF] is pleased to announce that the selection of players comprising the National Men’s Team to participate in the historic Gallipoli Tri-Nations Tournament has been finalised. The Gallipoli Tri- Nations Tournament which is being sponsored by the Turkish Handball Federation, will be held in the city of Canakkale. Turkey during 21st – 24th April 2010. This significant event aims to honour the unique friendship forged between Australia, Turkey and New Zealand, on the battlefields of Gallipoli.<\/p>\n
The tournament is designed to take the special relationship formed during the war in 1915 to a battle of the sporting kind. The tournament gives the Turkish, New Zealand and Australian handball teams the opportunity to pay tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives in the battle in 1915 and gain a better appreciation of the sacrifices the soldiers made on their country’s behalf.<\/p>\n
The players will not only be representing Australia in a challenging sport event, but will also be taking part in honouring a significant and sacred period of our history.<\/p>\n
The AHF congratulates and wishes all the players. officials and everyone involved in this important sporting event a successful and memorable experience.<\/p>\n
For more information, please contact AHF Media & Public Relations Officer. Violi Calvert on public.relations@handballaustralia.org.au or on 0408 227 794.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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