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Newham claim the Cup at inaugural Royal Docks 5-a-side tournament

Friday 31 July 2009

Team UEL

Eight teams from London City Airport, Gateway to London, Newham Hospital, Newham NHS, London Thames Gateway Development Corporation and the University of East London (UEL), braved the downpours on the evening of Wednesday 29 July, to take part in the inaugural Royal Docks Annual 5-a-side tournament, organised by UEL funding officer Tom Egan.

The UEL Lions and Newham Sports Development Team topped their respective leagues, and went into the semis against the second-placed City Airport and ESDS Eagles. Newham narrowly defeated City Airport in the finals.

Presenting the trophies, Selena Bolingbroke, Director of External and Strategic Development Services at UEL said: "It has been an exciting competition and a brilliant turn-out for what we hope will be the first of many sports events. Congratulations to Newham for winning – it’s interesting to see so many UEL graduates on the team!"

David Cosford, Director of Sport at UEL said: "This is a great opportunity for UEL to take part in a local sporting tournament and engage with other organisations. We are working with a wide range of partners to create more opportunities for students to participate in other related activities too."

Notes to Editors

The University of East London (UEL) is a global learning community with over 28,000 students from over 120 countries world-wide. Our vision is to achieve recognition, both nationally and internationally, as a successful and inclusive regional university proud of its diversity, committed to new modes of learning which focus on students and enhance their employability, and renowned for our contribution to social, cultural and economic development, especially through our research and scholarship. We have a strong track-record in widening participation and working with industry.

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