Competitors in four combat sports at the 2004 Athens Olympics who wore red, won their events 55% of the time.
That at least is the conclusion of a study published in the latest edition of the journal Nature.
The study covered boxing, taekwondo and the two wrestling disciplines.
Friday, May 20, 2005
Thursday, May 19, 2005
Blair To Avoid G8
Tony Blair will launch a series of special events next month in the UK, in respect of Britain's attempts to host the 2012 Olympic Games.
It is reported that he may even go to Singapore, when the IOC announce their final decision, in July.
Downing Street claim that this is:
"a symbol of his commitment to the bid - and his total support for the excellent bid team, who he feels have done a superb job...We are going for this hell for leather."
Both Blair and Chirac (French President) intend to appear at the G8 summit in Gleneagles when the Olympics decision is announced on 6 July.
However, as befitting leaders of international stature who enjoy travelling, there are rumours that Chirac and Blair plan to sneak away from the summit to Singapore.
It is reported that he may even go to Singapore, when the IOC announce their final decision, in July.
Downing Street claim that this is:
"a symbol of his commitment to the bid - and his total support for the excellent bid team, who he feels have done a superb job...We are going for this hell for leather."
Both Blair and Chirac (French President) intend to appear at the G8 summit in Gleneagles when the Olympics decision is announced on 6 July.
However, as befitting leaders of international stature who enjoy travelling, there are rumours that Chirac and Blair plan to sneak away from the summit to Singapore.
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
London Olympics Bill
It is reported that a London Olympics Bill will be introduced to Parliament as soon as possible, if London is selected to host the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
Her Majesty The Queen included the Bill in her annual address outlining the Government's legislative programme to the State Opening of Parliament.
The Bill would set up the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), grant the Mayor of London specific powers relating to the preparation and staging of the Games and provide legal protection to Olympic logos and symbols.
London 2012 Chairman Sebastian Coe welcomed the news:
"This demonstrates the absolute commitment of Tony Blair and his Government to bringing the Games to London in 2012...It shows how advanced our plans are and work could begin immediately if the International Olympic Committee (IOC) awards the Games to London on 6 July."
Culture Media and Sport Secretary Tessa Jowell, who is the Cabinet Minister with responsibility for London 2012, said:
"We will be hitting the ground running if the IOC awards the Games to London in 50 days time...The London Olympics Bill, which will be introduced at the earliest possible opportunity if we win the bid, is further evidence of our ability to deliver an outstanding Games."
Tory Sports spokesman Hugh Robertson added:
"We welcome the announcement of the London Olympics Bill. It shows how far advanced planning is for the 2012 Games...We agree with the Bill's principles and will work to ensure London has the best possible legislative framework to deliver a memorable Games if London is successful in the IOC vote 50 days from today."
And Liberal Democrat Don Foster said:
"All major political parties have shown their support for London's bid to host the 2012 Games...Now the Liberal Democrats are resolute that, if successful, the UK will take every opportunity to deliver a Games worthy of enriching the Olympic Movement."
That's the trouble with politicians, they are always very keen on spending other people's money.
Ask the Greeks if the $14BN wasted on the 2004 Games was worth it.
Her Majesty The Queen included the Bill in her annual address outlining the Government's legislative programme to the State Opening of Parliament.
The Bill would set up the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA), grant the Mayor of London specific powers relating to the preparation and staging of the Games and provide legal protection to Olympic logos and symbols.
London 2012 Chairman Sebastian Coe welcomed the news:
"This demonstrates the absolute commitment of Tony Blair and his Government to bringing the Games to London in 2012...It shows how advanced our plans are and work could begin immediately if the International Olympic Committee (IOC) awards the Games to London on 6 July."
Culture Media and Sport Secretary Tessa Jowell, who is the Cabinet Minister with responsibility for London 2012, said:
"We will be hitting the ground running if the IOC awards the Games to London in 50 days time...The London Olympics Bill, which will be introduced at the earliest possible opportunity if we win the bid, is further evidence of our ability to deliver an outstanding Games."
Tory Sports spokesman Hugh Robertson added:
"We welcome the announcement of the London Olympics Bill. It shows how far advanced planning is for the 2012 Games...We agree with the Bill's principles and will work to ensure London has the best possible legislative framework to deliver a memorable Games if London is successful in the IOC vote 50 days from today."
And Liberal Democrat Don Foster said:
"All major political parties have shown their support for London's bid to host the 2012 Games...Now the Liberal Democrats are resolute that, if successful, the UK will take every opportunity to deliver a Games worthy of enriching the Olympic Movement."
That's the trouble with politicians, they are always very keen on spending other people's money.
Ask the Greeks if the $14BN wasted on the 2004 Games was worth it.
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Beijing Olympics Terror Target
China has warned that the 2008 Olympics in Beijing will be a top terror target, security forces and intelligence gathering with other countries will therefore be upgraded.
Beijing has outlined security plans for the Games, and will utilise foreign expertise and subway, taxi and bus drivers.
Qiang Wei, deputy Communist Party Secretary of Beijing, said:
"As a massive gathering of thousands of athletes, coaches, journalists and leading officials from more 200 countries, the Olympic Games is one of the prime targets for terrorists who want to make worldwide unrest,"
Adding:
"Apart from mobilising domestic resources, Beijing will team up with the security institutions of other countries during its preparations for the Games."
China has invited several leading police officials from six other capitals, including Moscow, to attend a forum in Beijing.
The aim, according to Qiang Wei, is to work together; quote:
"In the future, we will try to work with many more cities, especially those that have hosted the Olympic Games, to learn about their experiences,".
Beijing has outlined security plans for the Games, and will utilise foreign expertise and subway, taxi and bus drivers.
Qiang Wei, deputy Communist Party Secretary of Beijing, said:
"As a massive gathering of thousands of athletes, coaches, journalists and leading officials from more 200 countries, the Olympic Games is one of the prime targets for terrorists who want to make worldwide unrest,"
Adding:
"Apart from mobilising domestic resources, Beijing will team up with the security institutions of other countries during its preparations for the Games."
China has invited several leading police officials from six other capitals, including Moscow, to attend a forum in Beijing.
The aim, according to Qiang Wei, is to work together; quote:
"In the future, we will try to work with many more cities, especially those that have hosted the Olympic Games, to learn about their experiences,".
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Blair Backs Olympics
Prime Minister Tony Blair has endorsed a new brochure, that outlines a time line for the delivery of a London Olympics in 2012.
Blair is quoted in the pamphlet as saying:
"My commitment is total. I will do everything I can to deliver,"
The timeline:
2006 – Opening of the new Wembley Stadium.
2007 – Completion of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link between the Olympic Park and central London.
2008 – Work is finished on the Aquatics Centre and the Velopark.
2011 -- Terminal 5 at Heathrow opens
The brochure also says that if London wins the bid, the organising committee that will follow is to be led by bid chairman Sebastian Coe and Chief Executive Keith Mills.
However, Blair is likely to step down as PM within the next 18 months.
Blair is quoted in the pamphlet as saying:
"My commitment is total. I will do everything I can to deliver,"
The timeline:
2006 – Opening of the new Wembley Stadium.
2007 – Completion of the Channel Tunnel Rail Link between the Olympic Park and central London.
2008 – Work is finished on the Aquatics Centre and the Velopark.
2011 -- Terminal 5 at Heathrow opens
The brochure also says that if London wins the bid, the organising committee that will follow is to be led by bid chairman Sebastian Coe and Chief Executive Keith Mills.
However, Blair is likely to step down as PM within the next 18 months.
Monday, May 9, 2005
Finger Fighting Olympics
The game of rock, paper, scissors (RPS) has its own world championships.
Last year the RPS world championships were held in Canada, and attracted 1000 competitors from around the world.
This year the Australian contingent will be holding qualifying state, territory, then national rounds in August to pick Australia's best for the international finals.
Last year the RPS world championships were held in Canada, and attracted 1000 competitors from around the world.
This year the Australian contingent will be holding qualifying state, territory, then national rounds in August to pick Australia's best for the international finals.
Saturday, May 7, 2005
Singapore Influx
Up to 5,000 people are expected to be in Singapore for the IOC meeting and vote for the host of the 2012 Olympics.
This influx is expected to generate $24M for the local economy.
This influx is expected to generate $24M for the local economy.
Thursday, May 5, 2005
IOC Blow It
Dick Pound, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) chairman, claims that both the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the official lab of the Athens Olympics made mistakes that enabled time-trial champion Tyler Hamilton to escape charges of alleged blood doping.
Quote:
"As far as I understand...(the lab director) blew it and also the IOC blew it,".
Hamilton tested positive for a blood transfusion in August, after winning the Olympic time-trial gold medal.
However, he kept his gold medal because the IOC said the result of a follow-up sample was "non-conclusive" because it had been destroyed by being deep-frozen.
Pound went on to say:
"The lab director didn't deal with (the sample) right away as a positive case, and the IOC didn't notice the problem for several days...It should have been reported as a positive case instead of merely suspicious, and the IOC should have been reading these forms every day...they didn't respond quickly enough,".
In December, Greek prosecutors launched an investigation into the blunder. They say that they want to determine if the deep freezing was deliberate or negligent.
Quote:
"As far as I understand...(the lab director) blew it and also the IOC blew it,".
Hamilton tested positive for a blood transfusion in August, after winning the Olympic time-trial gold medal.
However, he kept his gold medal because the IOC said the result of a follow-up sample was "non-conclusive" because it had been destroyed by being deep-frozen.
Pound went on to say:
"The lab director didn't deal with (the sample) right away as a positive case, and the IOC didn't notice the problem for several days...It should have been reported as a positive case instead of merely suspicious, and the IOC should have been reading these forms every day...they didn't respond quickly enough,".
In December, Greek prosecutors launched an investigation into the blunder. They say that they want to determine if the deep freezing was deliberate or negligent.
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