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sports Paul Shaya in the midst of his 112-mile ride. Ironman Arizona, but he said being tough mentally is more important than athletic skills when it comes to finishing an Ironman. “It’s 80 percent mental,” the 5-foot- 10, 160-pounder said. “It all comes down to how much you want it.” Even though Shaya’s family wasn’t with him physically in Arizona, they were there in spirit after helping him greatly in his preparation. Shaya thanked his father for maintaining his bike, his mother for planning out his strict diet, and his three brothers for motivating him in the gym. Shaya is a Birmingham Groves High School and University of Michigan grad. sports spotlight BY STEVE STEIN Gut-buster It’s a feat in itself to swim 2.4 miles, ride a bike for 112 miles, and run 26.2 miles in one day. Add desert temperatures that topped 100 degrees and high winds that made riding a bike an adventure, and that transformed the Ford Ironman Arizona competition into a nearly impossible test of endurance. More than 2,000 well-prepared athletes began the April 13 race in Tempe. Only 1,690 finished. One of the finishers was Paul Shaya of Bloomfield Hills, who completed the grueling event in 16 hours, 27 minutes and 19 seconds. It was Shaya’s first full Ironman. He had previously finished several half-Ironmans. “The Ironman Arizona was a gutbuster,” said Shaya, 38, who nevertheless was back at work two days after the competition. Shaya said swimming is his favorite part of an Ironman, and not just because he considers himself a better swimmer than bike rider or runner. “You’re in a confined space, so it’s quite violent,” he said. “People are always hitting and kicking each other, not because they’re trying to do it, but because you need to get your stroke going.” Shaya trained at least four hours a day for eight weeks leading up to the They’re Misfits Anthony Dickow and Jeff Farida are Misfits, and proud of it. Dickow and Farida are two of nine players on the Misfits hockey team that won its second consecutive age 30-and-over division championship in the Canadian Hockey Enterprises International Men’s Tournament in London, Ontario, in late March. Two years ago, the Misfits won the Novice II division title at the Labatt Blue U.S. Adult Hockey National Championship in Chicago. Dickow, 42, a forward, has been the Misfits’ captain for the team’s entire six-year existence. Farida, 31, is a defenseman. He’s also been on the team for six years. “I met Jeff at a party. He told me he played hockey, and I told him about our team,” Dickow said. Both men graduated from Birmingham Brother Rice High School, and they also play hockey in the Chaldean Hockey League. Farida played collegiate hockey at the University of Michigan- Dearborn. Dickow said playing for the Misfits is fun because “it isn’t all about hockey. Everybody brings something to the table.” For example, one player owns a 1992 Bluebird school bus that he 42 CHALDEAN NEWS JUNE 2008
turned into a Misfits team bus complete with couches, a sound system, a satellite television and a bathroom. Another player is in the hotel business, and gets discounted room rates for team trips. The fun is even reflected in the Misfits’ blue-and-white jersey, which features the team mascot — a Cyclops wielding a hockey stick. Hoops Champs Champions have been crowned in the Chaldean Church Sports League’s inaugural basketball season. Mar Addai captured the boys ages 11-14 division title, Mother of God was the boys ages 15-18 winner, and St. Thomas won the girls ages 15-18 crown. Mar Addai’s coach was Namir Narra. Players were Razi Antoon, Ben and Brian Boulus, Julian and Steven Gorges, Lamar Hermiz, Steven Hosmi, Joseph and Yousif Kashat, Dillon Reban, Joseph Rofia, Andi Senawi, David Toma, and Emanuel and Marcelino Touma. Mother of God coaches were Salam and Samer Petrous. Players were Julius Abbu, Fadi Arabo, James Assk, Louay Atisha, Dillon and Landen Denha, Nawar Dimitry, Ramy Hakim, Adam Jajou, Donovan Jappaya, Mike Karmo, Luai Kesto, Christopher Khemmoro, Anthony and Raymond Konja, David Mansour, Fadi Odish, Anthony Ravis, Kevin Shammami, Jarvis and Maverick Toma, Christopher and Justin Yelda, and Rami Yousif, Linda Zetouna was the St. Thomas coach. Vanessa Hajjar and Chenelle Jonna were assistant coaches. Players were Estee Alias, Janel Ayar, Vernick Bashi, Bianca Dabish, Nicole Garmo, Melissa Hajjar, Bianca Jonna, Francesca Kesto, Mandy Khemmoro, Nicole and Tamara Nofar, Napoli Oraha, Kristina Pattah, Vanessa Poota, Amanda Putrus, Samantha Savaya, Loresa Sharrak, Amanda and Chanel Shina, and Noor Yono. Nearly 300 youths from all six area Chaldean churches played basketball. Games were held Sundays at the Boys & Girls Club of South Oakland County in Royal Oak. The CCSL actually was launched last summer, when about 150 youths ages 13-18 from the six Chaldean churches participated in flag football and sand volleyball at the Southfield Civic Center. Flag football and sand volleyball are offered again by the CCSL starting in July at the Southfield Civic Center, along with soccer (boys ages Misfits Anthony Dickow and Jeff Farida with teammates, kneeling, from left. 10-13 and girls ages 10-13) and adult volleyball (men ages 19-35 and 36- older and women ages 19-35 and 36- older). Cost is $40 per player. Openings remain in the CCSL’s 3-on-3 Basketball Camp-Out Tournament June 21-22 at Camp Chaldean in Brighton. The event features a Gus Mackerstyle basketball competition for boys and men on Camp Chaldean’s outdoor courts and an opportunity for the players to take advantage of the camp’s facilities, including an overnight stay. Divisions include boys ages 11-13 and 14-17, and men ages 18-35 and 36-up. Besides games, there will be basketball skills competitions. Entry fee of $40 per player includes food for both days and a jersey. Late registration fee (after June 14) is $50. Questions and comments about the CCSL’s summer sports and Camp-Out Tournament should be directed to Karrumi at nkarrumi@hotmail.com. JUNE 2008 CHALDEAN NEWS 43
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