Daegu 2011 – a review

Sep 09
2011
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The World Championships in Athletics have come to a close and there are more questions than answers on the table. For several reasons this year’s edition of the mega sport event did not have the hype of previous years and there must be a reasonable explanation for this.

At the conclusion of the World Championships the world was forced to focus attention on some small countries in the Caribbean that forced themselves into people’s consciousness.

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Athletes commitment lacking

Jul 01
2011
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From time to time one hears older folk discussing sport and drawing attention to the level of commitment of the sportspeople of their time. The young athletes of today often respond claiming that they are of a different generation and are often misunderstood and misrepresented.

Analysis of the reality may well yield some interesting points that make food for thought.

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Who owns the athlete?

Jun 11
2010
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Some time ago there was a serious conflict that arose in netball here. The issue related to whether students should be able to represent their clubs ahead of their schools in the national competition. Read the rest of this entry »

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A most challenging athletics season in 2010

Mar 12
2010
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We are in the midst of what is usually seen as the track and field season in athletics. Everywhere schools, primary and secondary, are holding their respective annual athletics competitions.

On 18 March there will be the Heats for the girls for the Inter Secondary Track and Field Championships 2010. On that same day the boys will contest the 5000m Open. The following day, 19 March, it will be the turn of the boys to have their Heats and the girls will contest the finals of the 3000m Open. The Inter Secondary School Track and Field Championships Finals are set for 25 March. All of the foregoing competitions are being held at the Arnos Vale # 1 Playing Field. Read the rest of this entry »

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