New Zealand performance analysis

SPARC to analyse New Zealand’s Games performance@SPARCWith last night’s close of the Melbourne Commonwealth Games, SPARC (Sport & Recreation New Zealand) today announced that it will begin its usual post-Games debrief process to analyse the performance of teams and individuals prior to and during the games, factors that assisted or detracted from those performances, and what can be improved upon

IOC's postgraduate research grant

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH GRANT PROGRAMME@IOCThe IOC Olympic Studies Centre (OSC) has created an annual programme of grants intended for young researchers engaged in scholarly research on the Olympic Movement, its history and ideals, and the impact of the Olympic Games on the various aspects of contemporary society and culture.

Singapore Sports Participation Survey

MORE SINGAPOREANS PARTICIPATING IN SPORTS@SSCIn 2005, 48% ( increased 10% from 2001) of Singaporeans participate in some form of sports / exercise at least once a week with more than half (25%) of doing so at least 3 times per week. Singaporeans are also engaging in a wider variety for sports such as gym workout, in-line skating and beach volleyball.The survey also revealed an increase of 10%

USOC is eyeing a possible bid for the 2016 Olympic Games?

USOC’S NEW INTERNATIONAL VISION@sportbusinessThe US Olympic Committee has moved to boost its attempts to bid for future Olympic Games by appointing IOC member Bob Ctvrtlik as its new international vice president.

doping inquiry into Australian weightlifting

Doping probe after items found@news.com.auTHE Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra has ordered a doping investigation after discovering "material" in its visitors' accommodation that it suspects is related to performance-enhancing drugs.

Singapore's funding system

Singapore Sports Council's New National Sports Association Funding Model@SSCSports Council introduces outcome-based funding for NSAs @channel news asiaSINGAPORE : National Sports Associations (NSAs) will now get their funding based on what they can do rather than on what they have achieved.

Singapore launches new career scheme for elite athletes

S'pore Sports Council launches new career scheme for elite athletes @channel news asiaProgramme for Elite Athlete's Career (PEAC): top athletes are placed in participating companies where they enjoy a flexible work environment that allows them to continue their elite sports training and participation in competitions.