117th IOC session@Singapore

117th IOC SESSION@IOCThe 117th IOC Session will convene in Singapore from 6 to 9 July 2005.

international doping database

Anti-doping body creates international database@ITbusiness.caA Canadian team is setting up a Web-based database tool that will help athletes from around the globe comply with the World Anti-Doping Code.Selected stakeholders will be able to access the Anti-Doping Administration and Management System (ADAMS) starting in mid-May of this year, beforeit is available to some 400 organizations by 2006.

Qatar Sports Academy

The Qatar Sports Academy, ASPIRE, was launched in September 2004. The concept is similar to Singapore Sports School and facilities look very impressive. There are also sports science professionals within the academy.

Singapore career report

International Careers Report: Singapore -Putting It All Together

UK's drug survey

Major new survey into drug-free sport@UK sportto determine their attitudes to drugs, the effectiveness of the testing programme, and relevance of education material.

infusion of young blood has significant benefits

Young Blood Makes Muscles Spry@wiredMaybe there's a chance to enhance the potential of old tissues.

46% of UK population involved in sport

WHERE ARE WE NOW: THE STATE OF SPORT TODAY@UK strategy unitfor sport: only 46% of the population participate in sport more than 12 times a year, compared to 70% in Sweden and almost 80% in Finland;for physical activity: only 32% of adults in England take 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times a week, compared to 57% of Australians and 70% of Finns.