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IAAF approve three but decline 28 Russian applications to compete as neutrals

  • Athletics

A further three Russian athletes have been cleared to compete as neutrals by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Doping Review Board - but another 28 have been declined.

dedication and diligence they are giving to this on-going review process," IAAF President Sebastian Coe

Last month, Coe admitted the IAAF was "disappointed and concerned to learn that the prospect of the milestones


Manchester stages GreatCity Games in show of defiance following terror attack

  • Athletics

Manchester today staged the GreatCity Games as some of the world’s best athletes put on a united front following the terrorist attack in the city. 

nbsp;Among those watching was International Association of Athletics Federations President Sebastian Coe

The athletes knew this was more than just another event. pic.twitter.com/SQAQtD6k0U— Seb Coe (@sebcoe




Al-Mohannadi gives backing to Weikert after withdrawal from ITTF Presidential race

  • Table Tennis

International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) vice-president Khalil Al-Mohannadi has given his backing to incumbent Thomas Weikert in the world governing body's Presidential race after confirming the withdrawal of his own nomination.

number of successful campaigns, including Brian Cookson at the International Cycling Union, Sebastian Coe


UK Athletics chair calls for fervour to be taken out of world record debate

  • Athletics

UK Athletics chairman Ed Warner has said here he believes that "some fervour" has to be taken out of the debate regarding European Athletics' controversial proposal to rewrite records set before 2005.

organisations can "coordinate the implementation of new record ratification rules".IAAF President Sebastian Coe


Sleeping at the wheel? Sports waking up to the shock of the new

  • The Big Read

This weekend, in the somewhat unlikely environs of the Centurion Club in St Albans in England, golf has teed off in search of an alternative future - a brighter, shorter, more youth-friendly future - as it launches the GolfSixes concept.

Melbourne, a six-team competition incorporating new events and old events with a new twist.Sebastian Coe


Exclusive: Al-Mohannadi withdraws from ITTF Presidential race

  • Table Tennis

Qatar's Khalil Al-Mohannadi has withdrawn from the race for the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Presidency and will instead seek to defend his vice-presidential position, insidethegames has learned.

number of successful campaigns, including Brian Cookson at the International Cycling Union, Sebastian Coe


IAAF chief executive calls athletics records proposals "very bold"

  • Athletics

International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) chief executive Olivier Gers has called controversial proposals to “recalibrate” world records set before 2005 as “very bold”, adding that they will be widely debated before their Council meeting in London on July 31.

of the season in Doha, Gers said he agreed with the comment of the Association's President Sebastian Coe


Exclusive: High jump world record holder claims new proposal mocks her achievement

  • Athletics

High jump world record holder Stefka Kostadinova of Bulgaria has become the latest high-profile former competitor to voice opposition to proposals to rewrite records set before 2005, as the European Athletics recommendations continue to divide opinion.

Athletics' recommendations will now be put forward to the IAAF for consideration.IAAF President Sebastian Coe

We have to start somewhere," added Coe, who called for a "global debate" on the issue."


European Athletics taskforce chairman defends record recommendations as athletes criticise proposals

  • Athletics

The head of a European Athletics taskforce which proposed to rewrite records in the sport set before 2005 has defended the plan after a number of high-profile former athletes publicly criticised the recommendations.

means records will not be able to be set at more minor athletics meetings.IAAF President Sebastian Coe

Athletics taskforce, made a series of recommendations about records at a meeting attended by Sebastian Coe


European Athletics agree to pursue rewriting records

  • Athletics

European Athletics President Svein Arne Hansen has admitted "most" world and European records in the sport may have to be replaced after the organisation's Council approved recommendations made by their Project Team.

record will now be stored for 10 years and must be made available for retesting.IAAF President Sebastian Coe

IAAF President Sebastian Coe, whose own 1,000 metres and 4x800m marks could be at risk as part of proposed