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2nd Nigerian Fails Drug Test

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

A second Nigerian runner has failed a doping test for the same banned substance at the Commonwealth Games, organisers announced on Tuesday. Commonwealth Games Federation president Mike Fennell said Samuel Okon, who was sixth in the final of the 110m …

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Commonwealth Pool, Delhi belly?

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The Commonwealth Games Federation has promised an immediate investigation into the water quality at the Delhi Games swimming venue following reports of swimmers falling sick. CGF President Michael Fennell said on Thursday the federation had not received a specific complaint …

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Caster Semenya Withdraws

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South African athlete Caster Semenya will miss the Commonwealth Games in India because of a back injury. The 19-year-old 800 metres runner underwent an MRI scan on Tuesday, which confirmed the back problem. Semenya had been been expected to challenge …

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Mosquitoes Invade Commonwealth Games

» Posted by Johan Jacobs

The difficulties facing the organisers of the Commonwealth Games have been well documented, but now another unwelcome problem has forced itself upon them. The late and prolonged monsoon season has been beneficial to the breeding populations of mosquitoes, leading in …

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Caster Semenya Heads Commomwealth Squad

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Women’s world 800m champion Caster Semenya has been included in South Africa’s Commonwealth Games squad. The 19-year-old returned to competition in July after 11 months out following a series of gender tests, winning all three of her comeback races. “It’s …

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