The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has appointed the 21 chairs for its various Commissions and Advisory Groups tasked with restoring the reputation of the world governing body.
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Delays in track installation force cancellation of Rio 2016 cycling test event
The track cycling test event for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games has been cancelled due to delays in installing the track at the Velodrome, the Organising Committee's director of communications Mario Andrada has revealed today, providing another blow to preparations with less than five months to go.
Lewis’ recovery detailed in new documentary
OLYMPIC-BOUND national sailor Andrew Lewis is keen on inspire persons with his documentary - featuring his near-fatal accident in Brazil last December.
The five-and-a-half minutes long documentary was launched yesterday morning at Digicel IMAX in Woodbrook and it was a virtual step-by-step narrative of Lewis’ accident to his current state.
China aims for sporting success
China’s growth as a sporting superpower has been accompanied by its increasing attraction to international event organisers and sponsors
NFL star Ebner targets Rio 2016 rugby sevens spot
American football player Nate Ebner is to take a break from the sport in a bid to be selected for the United States' rugby sevens team at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Michael Pavitt: Britain remain leading force on track but gap to rivals has closed ahead of Rio 2016
There was an air of a crisis here on Thursday morning among the British media and the home crowd. A number of furrowed brows and a few questioning whether what they had just witnessed had really taken place.