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15th September 2007
Rain threatens Beijiing triathlon course
Heavy rain has covered the Beijing Olympic test course covering the finish line and transition areas. Workers have been busy mopping up buckets of water in preparation for the race.
“If it’s like this tomorrow, we might postpone the women’s race to Sunday,” said ITU President Les McDonald.
The race is an important as several country’s Olympic spots will be up for grabs including: Canada, New Zealand, Great Britain, France and the United States.
Three time winner ITU winner Emma Snowsill from Australia and World Champion Vanessa Fernandes of Portugal are favourites in the women’s event. Laura Bennett is favorite for the US and is hoping to earn her spot in the Olympics.
Read more: High Drama Under Rainy Skies As Olympic Slots Fight Begins At Beijing World Cup
Australia beats New Zealand 2-1
Auastralia beat New Zealand in the Oceania men’s field hockey Olympic qualifying tournament at the Sunshine Coast. Aaron Hopkins and Travis Brooks scored goals for Australia and Bryce Collins scored New Zealand’s only goal.
In the women’s hockey Australia thrashed Papa New Guinea 17-0.
Read more: Kookaburras scrape past New Zealand
2nd September 2007
Mens Basketball 2007 FIBA Europe Championship
| September 3, 2007 6:00 pm | to | September 16, 2007 6:00 pm |
September 3-16, 2007 in Spain. Two spots up for grabs.
Official site: http://www.eurobasket2007.org/en/default.asp
28th August 2007
Asian Archer Championships
To be held in Xian, China.
Asian Archer Championships
| September 14, 2007 | to | September 19, 2007 |
| September 14, 2007 7:00 pm | to | September 19, 2007 7:00 pm |
To be held in Xian, China.