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Semenya told to take gender test

Dale — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:56:14 +0000

New world 800m champion Caster Semenya has been asked to take a gender test, according to athletics’ governing body. The International Association of Athletics Federations says it demanded the test three weeks ago amid fears she should not...

Should there be a separate sports event for intersex?

View Point — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 11:03:54 +0000

The 18-year-old South African champion, Caster Semenya, who won gold in world 800m race has been asked to take a gender test. Semenya won gold in impressive fashion in a time of one minute, 55.45 seconds. This makes IAAF suspicious and they...

IAAF slaps two-year ban on Marion Jones

Sayudh — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 19:33:08 +0000

Sprinter Marion Jones has been slapped a two-year ban by the world governing body of athletics, IAAF (International Association of Athletics Federation), for doping. She has also been stripped of her Olympic and world championship titles and all...

Olympic champion Gatlin's dope-ban shortened by 4 years

Debasmita — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 14:22:57 +0000

It is reported that Justin Gatlin’s 8-year-long suspension on charges of doping, has been cut down to only 4 years. The 100m Olympic champ from America was banned in 2006, when he tested positive for testosterone at the low-level relay race...

Tyson Gay not to participate in Brussel's race

Subhankar — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:09:24 +0000

Tyson Gay is the World champion in both 100m and 200m and is regarded as one of the best ever American sprinter of his generation. His participation in Friday’s Golden League meeting in Brussels was eagerly anticipated but...

Canada gears up for IAAF World Championships

Saurabh — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 07:08:49 +0000

Canada has revealed its team members to compete in the 11th IAAF World Championships in Athletics to be held at Osaka, Japan - listed from August 25 to September 2. Tyler Christoper and Perdita Felicien have been entrusted the pride to lead...

Children engaging in prostitution and exploitation in Kenya: What future do they hold?

Pooja — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 06:58:37 +0000

For the first time in history, 35th edition of the IAAF World Cross Country Championships took place in Mombasa, Kenya. Athletes from all over the world participated in the event, later the occasion was culminated with prize distribution ceremony...