World University Games Hit By Doping Scandal And Soccer Brawl

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World University Games hit by doping scandal and soccer brawl

Tue Aug 14 08:40:08 CDT 2007

DENNIS PASSA

BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) - The World University Games were rocked Tuesday by a doping scandal and the aftermath of an ugly soccer brawl between Thailand and Mexico.

Six days into the competition, the Games joined other recent international multisports competitions that have been hit by positive doping tests, including the Asian Games in Doha, Qatar last year, the Winter Olympics in Turin and the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, Australia.

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winnipegfreepress.com

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Head of doping commission at University Games denies earlier report

Published: August 15, 2007

BANGKOK, Thailand: The head of the medical commission at the World University Games has denied an earlier statement that there were positive doping tests at the event.

On Tuesday, Dr. Lawrence Rink told The Associated Press that there had been positive drug tests, but would not elaborate on how many athletes or identify them, saying the process would have to be completed with provision for possible appeals.

But Rink told a news conference Wednesday that "to date, we have absolutely completed 276 tests and I am happy to report that all tests to date are negative."

"Now, for my opinion I understand that because the process is so technical, there may be some misunderstanding but again I repeat that there is no positive test. There is clearly no scandal," Rink said.

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The Associated Press

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Bangkok Universiade concludes with China topping medal standings

2007-08-18 21:20:19

Thailand, world renowned land of smile, lowered the curtain of 24th Universiade in Bangkok on Saturday with China topping the medal standings with 33 gold, 30 silver and 27 bronze medals.

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xinhuanet.com

full results http://info.bangkok2007.com/

[madjbs]

Did anyone see the closing ceremony, There was a load of athletes jumping up and down and doing silly hand impressions behind the prime ministers head and some of the other officials while they were giving their final speeches. Quite amazing when they are supposed to be representing their country at an international event which is being broadcasted on national T.V. I would be ashamed if they were from my countries team.

Rant over

Edited August 18, 2007 by madjbs