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Medvedev threatens Russian sports officials with criminal charges over Vancouver performance

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

March 29 - Criminal charges could be brought against some of Russia's top sports officials if an investigation ordered by President Dmitry Medvedev (pictured) into how money provided by the Government was used to prepare athletes for the Vancouver Olympics, the country's worst ever Winter Games, discovers any evidence of corruption.







Samoa win Hong Kong Sevens in front of Rogge

March 28 - Samoa came from behind to beat New Zealand 24-21 and win the Hong Kong Sevens, taking the lead in the International Rugby Board (IRB) Sevens World Series with two tournaments left in the season, in a thrilling tournament watched by Jacques Rogge, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).