Thursday, October 11, 2007

UK Sport Newsletter - MOU Agreement Confirmed For India

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11 October 2007
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MOU Agreement Confirmed for IndiaMOU AGREEMENT CONFIRMED FOR INDIA
UK Sport and the Government of India's Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport signed a Memorandum of Understanding in New Delhi today, which marks the start of an international sport development partnership that will reach thousands of school children and communities throughout India. The agreement brings together national and international experts in various sporting fields.


New Strategy seeks to spread Anti-Doping cultureNEW STRATEGY SEEKS TO SPREAD ANTI-DOPING CULTURE
UK Sport has today launched a long-term strategy for the 'Prevention of Doping in Sport' that seeks to influence attitudes and opinions towards drug-free sport among the sporting community. The strategy will also provide increased anti-doping education.


Diving into New TalentDIVING INTO NEW TALENT
A handpicked group of former World Class lottery funded artistic gymnasts, tumblers and gym arco performers have made their first tentative steps on the road to the diving pool in 2012, thanks to the UK Sport & English Institute of Sport (EIS) Talent Transfer Programme.


Disability Archer strikes double goldDISABILITY ARCHER STRIKES DOUBLE GOLD
Danielle Brown moved one step closer to Paralympic qualification after claiming two titles at the IPC Archery World Championships in Cheongju, Korea – her debut appearance at the event. The British squad returned home with six medals - including three top spots.


Season of Success for Equestrian Team GBRSEASON OF SUCCESS FOR EQUESTRIAN TEAM GBR
Equestrian Team GBR is celebrating a very successful 2007 - which has seen 32 medals won, with nearly half being gold. In addition, Britain has also qualified a full quota of Equestrian Teams for the Olympic and Paralympic Games next year.

 
IN BRIEF

ATHLETICS… Britain finished the INAS-FID World Athletics Championships in Brazil with seven medals – including three golds – which also placed them third in the overall table behind Poland and Portugal. Allan Stuart won gold and set a new world record in the 200m, a result which saw him awarded performance of the championships, whilst Monique Davis won the 100m and took silver in the 400m. There were also medals for the women's 4x100m and 4x400m relay teams. "This was an excellent performance from the whole team" said Team Manager Paul Burns. "To win seven medals and finish third in the medal table with only 13 athletes is an amazing performance. In addition we broke one World record, two national records and set eight personal bests. Well done to all the athletes and staff." More@ The UK Sports Association  

CURLING… British Curling have announced the launch of their new website, which will keep fans informed on new developments within the organisation, and include latest news and information on Britain's top curlers. More@  British Curling

GOLF… England's men and women have both claimed the Senior Home International titles. The women beat Ireland 5-2 in their final game following victories over Wales and Scotland to retain their trophy, whilst the men overcame defending champions Scotland 5-4 to win their crown. Ireland beat Wales to finish runners-up. More@ English Ladies Golf & The English Golf Union

HOCKEY… Following the invitation to Britain's Men to participate in the Champions Trophy in Kuala Lumpur next month, the initial programmes for both the men and women have now been finalised. The former will play the Dutch national squad followed by training camps prior to their departure to Malaysia on 17 November, whilst the women will have two training camps this month, which will include three matches against an Australian A touring side. More@ Great Britain Hockey

MODERN PENTATHLON… Great Britain finished the World Biathlon Championships on top of the medal table after a total of 24 medals were claimed. Nine World Champions were crowned across the disciplines, including Richard Stannard in the senior men – his second title in three years. Natalie Barnard and Russell North won the junior women and men's events respectively, whilst Rachel Jones came second in the senior women. More@ The Modern Pentathlon Association of Great Britain  
 
SQUASH… Nick Matthew overcame compatriot James Willstrop in the final of the US Open in New York, to claim his first PSA Super Series title. The 27-year-old was too strong for Willstrop, winning 11-7 11-4 11-7 in under an hour. "Nick was absolutely outstanding tonight," said Willstrop. "I've played him on so many occasions, and I've never seen him play so well. He was just far too good, and I couldn't do anything against him so no excuses," he added. Elsewhere, England beat defending champions Australia on the first day of the World Deaf Team Championships, whilst Scotland overcame South Africa. More@ England Squash

TRIATHLON… Britain's Alistair Brownlee and Andrea Whitcombe both finished on the podium at the Rhodes World Cup. The 19-year-old Brownlee exited the swim in the front pack and held his position in the run, which came down to a sprint finish between him and New Zealand's Kris Gemmell – who broke away from Brownlee with just 300m left. Meanwhile, Whitcombe also won silver, finishing behind Vanessa Fernandes of Portugal. "I'm very pleased with my race. It's been a long season and all the girls are getting tired, so to finish the year so strongly gives me good motivation to carry through the winter training," she said. More@ British Triathlon

VOLLEYBALL… British Volleyball's men's squad will play their first match of the season as Club Martinus in the Dutch Pro A league this Saturday, when they face a tough test against reigning champions Piet Zommers/D. Elsewhere, construction has begun on Beach Volleyball outdoor courts at the University of Bath – where the British Beach programme is based. More@ Volleyball England

 
JOBS IN SPORT

Visit the UK Sport Jobs Page for full details of vacancies being advertised in British sport, including:

  • Amateur Swimming Association - Everyday Swim Project Co-ordinator
  • England & Wales Cricket Board - National Lead for Performance Lifestyle
  • GB Boccia Federation - Director of Performance & Elite Coaching
  • UK Sport - Communications Assistant
 

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