Rolling the Dice
Some of the international sporting federations have a clause in the membership of the member nations that Governments cannot interfere with the running of their sport. As we know with FIFA and the IOC, they believe that they are the
Are Biennial World Cups Really the Way to Go?
A week ago the Men’s Junior Hockey World Cup came to an end in Malaysia, and just prior to this the Women’s event came to its conclusion in Chile. Congratulations to Germany for winning their seventh Men’s title since 1979
Picking your Moment
In sport, and in life, they say that timing is everything. In an era of fragile egos it probably becomes more important than ever. Talking to modern day coaches no longer can a team be pinned on a wall or
Is It Time For Better Governance and Less Government Support For Sport?
We have all heard the saying ‘politics and sport don’t mix.’ Words attributed to Eric Heiden, the former long track speed skater, who won an unprecedented five individual gold medals, and set four Olympic records and one world record at
NTFS#124 – The Medal Ceremony for an Upgraded Medallist, Two World Cups and Not Wanting To Succeed.
A slightly longer show than normal as plenty to discuss with two World Cups coming to an end. Imagine training hard for an Olympic, Paralympic, or Commonwealth Games and just being pipped for a medal, that must be soul destroying.
