British Gold Medallist Linford Christie Says to Ignore Politics at Olympics

British Gold Medallist Linford Christie Says to Ignore Politics at Olympics

Linford Christie, 47, who won the gold medal at the 1992 Olympics for the 100 metre sprint, has called on athletes to concentrate on their sport in the Beijing Olympics. He will be in Beijing as a coach.

China's politics, foreign policy and human rights record have caused some people to make critical comments.

The British Olympic Association want competitors to stay away from political demonstrations and propaganda. This has not gone down well with some, who say that athletes like anybody else must enjoy free speech.

I think it's right that every one should enjoy free speech, but it would be deceptive to go to a host country in the role of an Olympian athlete and then cause political friction. I think Christie's attitude is the right one.

Sports and Politics
Keeping Sports and Politics Separate

Freak Ice Hockey Accident | Richard Zednik

During the Panther/Sabres ice hockey game at the HSBC Arena fans were shocked to see Richard Zednik of the Florida Panthers cut and bleeding from the neck.

Another player accidentally kicked up and the blade of his skate landed at Zednik's neck.

His right carotid artery was severed, spilling blood onto the ice.

Zednik is now in stable condition after undergoing surgery to close the cut.

Had Zednik worn a neckguard, the injury would have been prevented. Many players find it uncomfortable to wear neckguards.

Egypt Wins Africa Cup of Nations 1-0

The Eqyptian side, who were the defending champion, were always the better skilled, but the Cameroon team put on a spirited display. It was no walk-through by Egypt, and there were a few times when Cameroon might just have scored.

It looked as though the final would have to end with penalty shoot-outs. But at the eleventh hour Zidan of Egypt managed a pass to Abou Trika who shot to win the only goal in the match.

It wasn't the most memorable game. Perhaps too much nerves on both sides.

The celebrations and ceremony afterwards were very colourful and entertaining.

With this victory, Egypt has set a record to have won the trophy for the sixth time.

Patriots Beaten in Super Bowl's Biggest Upset

The Patriots lost. It was a stunning victory for the New York Giants who came out the winners with a score of 17-14. It may be the biggest upset in Super Bowl history.

The Patriots had had an unbeaten season with a record of 18-0, and as they went in to face the New York Giants, not many people thought that their record could be dented.

Despite their marvellous season up to then, the Patriots have been marred by allegations of cheating made against their Head Coach Bill Belichick. His ungracious behaviour, vanishng from the scene just before the final moment, has not helped to endear himself to football fans.