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Golf Stamps -Ryder Cup Tournament 2006-Stamps of Ireland

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Golf Stamps -Ryder Cup Tournament 2006-Stamps of Ireland

Ryder Cup is a Biennial Men’s Golf Competition between teams from Europe and USA. The competition is held every two years with venues alternating between courses in USA and Europe.

The 2006 edition was played in Ireland at Palmer Course of the K Club in Straffan,County Kildare West of Dublin. This was the first time the event was held in Ireland. The 36th Ryder Cup (2006) was played from 22-24 Sep 2006. Europe won the event.

Ireland issued a beautiful set of stamps to commemorate this edition of Ryder Cup. Two variants were issued ,the die cut variety size 25x30mm with print run 35,000 each are listed.

IRELAND GOLF
36th RYDER CUP (2006) AT PALMER COURSE STRAFFAN

Stamps on Dubai Tennis Championships -2007

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Stamps on Dubai Tennis Championships -2007

United Arab Emirates released a set of two stamps on Dubai Tennis Championships 2007.The stamps issued on 19 Feb 2007 feature a tennis racket and a tennis ball.

UAE DUBAI TENNIS
STAMPS OF UAE -DUBAI TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2007

Stamps on Centenary of Australian Open – Australia 2005

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Stamps on Centenary of Australian Open – Australia 2005

One of the World’s biggest sporting events the Australian Open Tennis celebrated its Centenary in 2005. The First Tournament known as Australasian Tennis Championships was played at Warehouseman’s Cricket Ground in Albert Park Melbourne. The Competition became Australian Open in 1969  and moved to Melbourne Park in Jan 1988.

Australia issued a set of two stamps on 11 Jan 2005 to mark the centenary of Australian Open (1905-2005). The stamps feature a Male and a Female player. A gutter Pair of the stamp on a Woman tennis player is listed.

The First day Cover with two stamps is also listed.The cover design shows the architectural drawings of Rod Laver arena Melbourne Park.

FDC AUS OPEN CENT
FIRST DAY COVER – AUSTRALIA 2005 – CENTENARY AUSTRALIAN OPEN TENNIS
AUS OPEN CENT G PAIR
AUSTRALIAN OPEN CENTENARY – WOMEN’S TENNIS – GUTTER PAIR
AUS OPEN CENT MEN
AUSTRALIAN OPEN CENTENARY – MEN’S TENNIS

 

Centenary US Tennis 1874-1974 – Pre Stamped Envelopes USA

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Centenary US Tennis 1874-1974 – Pre Stamped Envelopes USA

The US Postal Service issued a 10c Pre Stamped envelope in 1974 to mark 100 Years of Tennis in USA (1874-1974).It was issued on 31 Aug 1974 at Forest Hills New York during the US Open.

PSE USA TENNIS
PRE STAMPED ENVELOPE -100 YEARS OF TENNIS 1874-1974

Solheim Cup Tournament 2011-Stamps on Golf – Ireland

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Solheim Cup Tournament 2011-Stamps of Ireland

Solheim  Cup is a Biennial Women’s Golf Competition between teams from Europe and USA. The competition is held every two years with venues alternating between courses in USA and Europe.It is named after Norwegian- American Golf club manufacturer Karsten Solheim.

The inaugural cup was held in 1990 and the event was held in even years till 2002 alternating years with Ryder Cup. Due to postponement of Ryder Cup in 2001 post Sep 11 attacks Solheim cup switched to odd years beginning 2003.

The 2011 edition was played in Ireland at Killeen Castle ,County Meath North  West of Dublin. This was the first hosting of Cup by Ireland. The 12th Solheim Cup (2011) was played from 23-25 Sep 2011. Europe won the event  15-13.

The Dunsany Championship Golf Course designed by Jack Nicklaus hosted the 2011 edition in Ireland.

Ireland issued a beautiful  stamp on 15 Sep 2011 to commemorate 2011 edition of Solheim Cup. Top International Women Golfers Suzann Pettersen (Europe) & Michelle Wie (USA) unveiled the stamp and feature on it.

IRELAND GOLF SOLHEIM CUP
STAMPS ON SOLHEIM GOLF CUP -IRELAND2011 – SUZANN PETTERSEN & MICHELLE WIE

Incheon  2014 – 17th Asian Games- Stamps of South Korea

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Incheon  2014 – 17th Asian Games- Stamps of South Korea

The 17th Asian Games were held in Incheon – South Korea  from 19 Sep to 04 Oct 2014 . A total of 9,501 Competitors from 45 Nations participated in 439 events in 36 Sports.

A Stamp issued by South Korea on 17th Asian Games is listed.

17th-Asian-Games-Incheon-2014
17th-Asian-Games-Incheon-2014-STAMPS OF SOUTH KOREA

Guangzhou  2010 – 16th Asian Games- Stamps of China

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Guangzhou  2010 – 16th Asian Games- Stamps of China

The 16th Asian Games were held in Guangzhou – China  from 12 Dec to 27 Dec 2010 . A total of 9,704 Competitors from 45 Nations participated in 476 events in 42 Sports.

A Stamp on Badminton issued by China on 12 Nov 2010 is listed

2010 ASIAN GAMES
2010 ASIAN GAMES -STAMPS OF CHINA