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Final Medal Table for The 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi: Let’s look behind the fluff and spin.
Congratulations Delhi. What an outstanding event!
After some initial controversy – wow – what a great job you did.
And Congratulations to the athletes, coaches, teams, managers, staff and families who celebrated such an outstanding sporting event.
OK - now that’s out of the way, no more Mr Nice Guy.
Let’s have a real look at the Medal Table for the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi: Let’s look behind the fluff and spin. Read more
October 14, 2010 | 6 Comments
Tags: Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Commonwealth Games, Cycling, Diving, Gymnastics, High Performance, Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Olympic Games, Olympics, Rugby, Rugby Union, Shooting, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track and Field, Weightlifting
The Perfect (medal) Storm: Why the Medal Count in the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games is about to return to normal.
The Commonwealth Games medal table is about to return to normal in Delhi.
And, unfortunately for Australia, this could mean a reduction in medals of up to 20% compared to results at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.
The Perfect (Medal) Storm which has existed since 1994 is at an end and it is time for normal viewing to return. Read more
September 30, 2010 | 5 Comments
Tags: Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Coaching, Commonwealth Games, Cricket, Cycling, Diving, Gymnastics, High Performance, Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Olympic Games, Olympics, Rugby, Rugby Union, Shooting, Sports Management, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track and Field, Weightlifting, Wrestling
Commonwealth Games Crystal Ball: Ten Triumphs and Tragedies guaranteed to happen at the Commonwealth Games in Delhi 2010.
With the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi so close, it’s time to look at the potential winners and losers, victors and failures, triumphs and tragedies of this colorful and exciting sporting event. Read more
September 20, 2010 | 11 Comments
Tags: Aquatics, Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Commonwealth Games, Cycling, Diving, Gymnastics, High Performance, Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Rugby, Rugby Union, Shooting, Sports Management, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track and Field, Weightlifting, Wrestling
Winning in India at the 2010 Commonwealth Games: Are you already talking yourself out of a medal?
The 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India, are only months away.
What are we hearing from some athletes, coaches, administrators, the media and the public?
“It’s going to be hot over there”
“I am so worried about the security issues”
“How will we manage the travel?”
“I’m worried about the food and the health issues”
“I’m an endurance athlete – how will I compete when I have to breathe in all that pollution”.
Here’s a solution for you - don’t go!
If you are already talking yourself out of medal contention, then don’t go. Drop out. Give up now.
Step back and let someone else -someone who wants to win and who will do whatever it takes to prepare to win in Indian conditions to take your place.
Or learn from this…… Read more
March 22, 2010 | 5 Comments
Tags: Athletics, Badminton, Boxing, Coaching, Cricket, Cycling, Diving, Gymnastics, High Performance, Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Rugby, Shooting, Sports Management, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Training, Weightlifting, Wrestling
Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 Checklist – Are you ready to Win?
With the 19th Commonwealth Games in Delhi less than a year away, people are starting to get excited about the opportunity for high level competition and the potential to win medals and glory for their nations, their teams, their sports and themselves.
There will be three types of athletes, coaches (and even nations) at the Commonwealth Games next year in Delhi:
- Those who have planned and prepared poorly and have no chance of winning;
- Those who have done some basic planning and preparation and with a little luck have some chance of winning;
- Those who have planned and prepared professionally, thoroughly and systematically and with an uncompromising attention to detail and who will win.
The question you have to ask yourself is…..which one am I? Read more
November 26, 2009 | 2 Comments
Tags: Archery, Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Boxing, Coaching, Cricket, Cycling, Diving, Football, Gymnastics, High Performance, Hockey, Lawn Bowls, Netball, Rugby, Rugby Union, Shooting, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track and Field, Weightlifting, Wrestling
