By Nick ButlerBarbara Kendall turns and swivels around on her chair during our interview in Bangkok following an Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) Athletes' Commission meeting."We've sent a questionnaire to every National Olympic Committee about the issues facing athletes today, but less than half have replied," she outlines, pausing for dramatic effect."But in Oceania, every single one has."

Barbara Kendall shows her lighter side by performing a waltz with fellow Olympic champion Sebastian Coe

This continent has grown to become a sporting superpower," the visiting Sebastian Coe, no mean sporting

By David Owen at the Oguzkent Hotel in AshgabatThe 2017 Asian Indoor and Martial Arts Games (AIMAG) in Ashgabat could feature 30 or more sports - including an equestrian event and possibly netball - and up to 6,000 athletes.

newly-declared International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Presidential candidate Sebastian Coe

This continent has grown to become a sporting superpower," Coe said, underlining that the agreement marked

By Duncan MackaySebastian Coe today officially confirmed that he is to stand to become the next President

retires after holding the position for 16 years had been widely expected but ends speculation that Coe

long as I can remember, I have woken knowing that athletics, in some way, would shape my day," said Coe

Sebastian Coe is seen as the favourite to become the next IAAF President and replace Senegalese Lamine

Coe, a former Conservative MP, holds several other key roles in sport, including chairman of the British

interest of athletics first and been independent enough to do the right thing for our sport," said Coe

By Daniel EtchellsLoughborough University has announced the appointment of John Steele, one of the biggest names in sports administration, as its executive director of sport.

University's director of sport advancement and strategy.Described by former Loughborough student Sebastian Coe

By Mike Rowbottom at the Chapiteau de Fontvieille in Monte CarloRenaud Lavillenie had the perfect end to his "perfect year" here tonight as he received the Men's World Athlete of the Year award at the International Athletics Foundation Gala, with the International Association of Athletics Federations' (IAAF) Women's award going to New Zealand's shot putter Valerie Adams, unbeaten now in 56 consecutive competitions.

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By Mike RowbottomOn the eve of the decision as to who will host the 2019 World Athletics Championships, Doha bid leader Dahlan Al-Hamad has dismissed fears other Gulf states would boycott a staging in Qatar as a result of tensions in the area.

Dahlan Al Hamad is greeted by IAAF Evaluation Commission head, Sebastian Coe during the inspection visit

When Sebastian Coe visited us last month as head of the IAAF Evaluation Committee, he said that the IAAF

from the IAAF's headquarters downcast, having lost 16-10 in a vote to a London bid headed by Sebastian Coe

was very important that we did not get spooked on the issue of inducement," said a quietly jubilant Coe

as he emerged from the IAAF Council chamber after the vote.Sebastian Coe celebrates in Monaco after

Suggestions which had their echo in the comments Coe made?

IAAF vice-president and head of the Qatar Athletics Federation, pictured third right with Sebastian Coe

By Emily GoddardQatari youths participating in the Schools Olympic Programme (SOP) have thrown their support behind the Doha bid to host the 2019 International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) World Championships with just days to go to the host city vote.

inspectors touch down to review Doha 2019 World Championships bidOctober 2014: Exclusive: Sebastian Coe

By Paul OsborneBritain's John McEwen, first vice-president of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), has published his campaign manifesto for his bid to be elected the world governing body's next President. 

John McEwen has received the backing of the chairman of the British Olympic Association, Sebastian Coe

Sebastian Coe, chairman of the BOA, added: "John's experience, over the last 40 years, as a vet and in

By Nick Butler at the Centara Convention Centre in BangkokLondon 2012 800 metres champion David Rudisha was a big winner here tonight at the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) Gala Awards Ceremony, with the United States and Russian Olympic Committees also honoured.

garner a public opinion,But there has been much praise for the new concept, including from Sebastian Coe

that NOCs and athletes from London 2012 will be recognised at the first ANOC Gala Awards Dinner," said Coe

By Nick Butler at the InterContinental Hotel in BangkokPositive progress ahead of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) General Assembly has been welcomed by its President Sheikh Ahmad Al Fahad Al Sabah here today. 

Working Groups, including the Youth Commission, chaired by British Olympic Association chairman Sebastian Coe

By Paul Osborne at the Aspire Dome in Doha Justin Gatlin has paid his dues and deserves a second chance, claims three-time time Olympic champion Jackie Joyner-Kersee following stinging criticisms of the serial drugs cheat.

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By Nick Butler at the InterContinental Hotel in BangkokDelegates from all 204 members of the Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC) are arriving here for a week of meetings and functions, with the Athletes' Commission among five groups to have held meetings to begin proceedings today.

The ANOC Youth Working Group pose with the group's chairman Sebastian Coe and ANOC secretary general

where all three will present to the IAAF before a decision is made following a report from Sebastian Coe

The IAAF Evaluation Commission, led by vice-president and former London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe,