Summer Sports


Taekwondo opens offices in Lausanne

altMay 6 - The World Taekwondo Federation (WTF) has opened new offices in Lausanne at a ceremony attended by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge in an effort to consolidate its position as an Olympic sport.












Hickey set to make surprise return to boxing


Luke CampbellDECEMBER 30 - KEVIN HICKEY is expected next week to be named as the new performance director at the Amateur Boxing Association of England (ABAE), ending a 20-year absence from the sport as he is given the job of looking after London 2012 prospects like Luke Campbell (pictured).


McDonald honoured by triathlon on eve of departure


 

altTHE International Triathlon Union (ITU) tonight honoured its founding president Les McDonald (pictured), its vice-president Chiharu Igaya, Olympic gold medallist Jan Frodeno and overall World Cup series champion Samantha Warriner at its gala in Madrid.