special sports issue 2006
OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF DOHA 2006 • special sports issue
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The 45 COuntries and reGiOns participating in
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tHe OFFicial MaGaZiNe Of DOHa 2006 special sports issue • 2006
06 Foreword
31–36 Racket Sports
07–16 Individual Sports
Tennis
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Athletics
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Soft Tennis
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Gymnastics
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Table Tennis
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Equestrian
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Badminton
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Weightlifting and Bodybuilding
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Squash
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Sepaktakraw
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37–44 Team Sports
Triathlon
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Basketball
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Hockey
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17–22 Combat Sports
Boxing
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Football
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Judo and Karate
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Handball
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Kabaddi
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Rugby
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Taekwondo and Wushu
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Indoor and Beach Volleyball
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Wrestling
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Baseball and Softball
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23–30 Precision Sports
45–50 Aquatics and Water Sports
Archery
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Swimming and Water Polo
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Bowling
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Synchronised Swimming and Diving
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Chess
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Canoe – Kayak
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Cue Sports
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Rowing
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Fencing
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Sailing
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Golf
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51–53 Cycling
Shooting
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Track Cycling
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Road Cycling
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ForeWorD Abdulla Khalid Al Qahtani Director General, DAGOC
Sport is a universal language, spoken not only by competitors but by all those who share in their many achievements as spectators and supporters. It is a common language which helps overcome the barriers of nationality, creed, wealth and social status. It is a language that unites us in celebrating the human spirit. Sport engages because we can all relate to the desire to run, swim, jump and throw. We understand the inherent sense of competition within the human race and our ongoing pursuit of excellence. And for those of us who do not reach the sporting heights achieved by competitors in the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006, we will possess a towering respect for the athletes who do. In December these elite athletes will put into action a lifetime of hard work and training in pursuit of gold at world-class venues created to help them perform at their best. While it is impossible to definitively predict the winners of the 424 events at Doha 2006, one thing is certain. Somewhere, among the hundreds of millions of television viewers across Asia and around the world, the champions of tomorrow will be watching the stars of today. Whether they are watching in one of Asia’s busiest cities or in a remote village, the heroes of the Asian Games will light a spark and ignite a passion in these youngsters who could be the medallists of the future. Such is the power of sport to fascinate, engage and inspire. As pictures can so poignantly portray the emotions and the universal language of sport, we have filled the pages of this Special Sports Issue of Gold with images of Asian athletes in the full flight of competition. These images are accompanied by some details about the 39 sports featured at the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006. For the athletes descending on Qatar in December and for us all, these will indeed be the Games of your Life.
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Whether on the track or in the field, in the gymnasium or on horseback, this group of sports demands remarkable stamina, technical ability, focus and inner resolve. When the starting pistol fires or the timing bell rings, these athletes stand entirely alone against their competition. This is a world in which self belief, self awareness and self reliance is everything and where self pity will only make that elusive gold medal all the more harder to grasp.
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ATHLETICS
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Deriving from the Greek term ‘athlos’ meaning ‘contest’, athletic events such as throwing, jumping and ‘foot races’ were practised as far back as ancient Egypt and became the original sport at the first Olympics in 776 BCE. Today, the athletics programme – also known as track and field – remains a highlight of major multi-sport events and is sure to deliver a dose of drama, tension, joy and heartache to competitors and spectators alike. Where gold medals are won or lost by a millisecond or millimetre, the athletics programme is a must see.
In recent years the African nations have dominated the longer distances on the track and Moroccan, Kenyan and Ethiopian champions hold the bulk of men’s world records. For the women, Asia has produced long distance champions, such as China’s world record holders Junxia Wang (10,000m) and Yunxia Qu (1,500m), and Japan’s Athens 2004 Olympic marathon gold medallist Mizuki Noguchi. Meanwhile, both the men and women from the United States and Jamaica have made a mark on the sprint events, but on the field, where a mix of strength, speed, agility and coordination is required, the talent is spread across many countries and regions.
Doha 2006 medal hopes
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On the track, Qatar’s Saif Saaeed Shaheen holds the 3,000m steeplechase world record and his recent form indicates he is an excellent chance to delight at home with a gold medal. Other top chances include China’s 110m hurdle world record holder Liu Xiang, and Bahrain’s Maryam Jamal who won gold in 1,500m at the 2006 IAAF World Cup. On the field, Japanese hammer thrower and Athens Olympic gold medallist Koji Murofushi will be going for his third Asian Games gold.
Many athletic feats, once deemed unattainable, were reached in the 20th century, including the 4-minute mile, a sub-10sec 100m dash, and a 2.44m high jump.
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GYMNASTICS In Egypt 4,100 years ago, circuslike acrobatics formed the basis of gymnastics. Some 2,000 years later in the ancient Olympics, gymnastics evolved into events that displayed physical prowess, and even included bull jumping! Today’s gymnasts showcase grace and agility, as well as strength and power. With some of the world’s best gymnasts hailing from Asia, Doha 2006 spectators will be in for a treat as they watch the artistic, rhythmic, and trampoline gymnastic events. Champions At the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, Japan, China, the United States and Romania produced the most dominant teams in the men’s events, while the women from United States, Romania, France and Russia were also strong. At this year’s Asian Gymnastics Championships, China dominated the men’s and women’s events winning 20 medals (10 gold), followed by Kazakhstan, which won six gold, one silver and one bronze. Doha 2006 medal hopes China’s team is certain to carry on its excellent form, while individually, Kazakhstan’s female gymnast Aliya Yussupova, who won six gold at the Asian Gymnastics Championships, will be a favourite. Did you know? Russian gymnast Nadia Comaneci scored the first perfect 10 in Olympic history at the 1976 Montreal Games – and did it six more times during the rest of the competition. Nadia Comaneci has recently lent her expertise to Doha’s ASPIRE Academy for Sports Excellence as one of its sporting legends and has mentored its gymnastics students to help them reach their sporting aspirations.
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InDiviDual SpOrts EQUESTRIAN Horses have been used in competition for centuries, with modern dressage beginning during the Renaissance and the first riding academy set up in Naples in 1532. On the Olympic programme since 1912 and open to women from 1952, equestrian is the only event where men and women compete together, working in harmony with their beloved horses to scale jumps, impress in the dressage and amaze the crowd in the eventing and cross country arenas. Champions The current FEI World rankings see the Netherlands take top spot in the dressage, Germany in the jumping, and Australia in the eventing. On the Asian scene, Japan led in the dressage at this year’s World Equestrian Games in Germany. Doha 2006 medal hopes As well as Japan, Central Asian countries Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan should be in good form following competing in the Central Asian League’s FEI World Cup jumping season. Jordan’s riders should also put in an impressive showing, with both its government and royal family supporting the development of the sport. Did you know? The Doha 2006 cross country venue at the Sport City public park will feature 22 obstacles and 30 jumps, including two water jumps.
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EQUESTRIAN ENDURANCE A challenging test for both horse and rider, the equestrian endurance race will see these duos cover a 120km course divided into five sections of 35km, 30km, 25km, 20km and 10km. To win gold, both the time taken to complete the course and the horse’s physical condition at the end of the race are considered. As such, regular veterinary checks during the race help ensure the well-being of these magnificent animals.
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At the recent World Equestrian Games, Spain and France took the medals in the endurance event. In Asia the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are ranked second in the world with several of its top riders coming from the UAE ruling families.
In this gruelling competition, medals are difficult to predict. However, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE and Kazakhstan all have strong backgrounds in the sport and have produced talented riders and fine horses.
Veterinarians will regularly check horses for health and dehydration. To continue a race, horses must pass these checks, including exhibiting a heart rate of no more than 64 beats per minute during each check.
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InDiviDual SpOrts WEIGHTLIFTING & BODYBUILDING
Weightlifting, one of man’s earliest organised contests, featured in the first modern Olympic Games in 1896. However, while weightlifters muscle their way to gold through power and technique, strength is secondary to aesthetics in bodybuilding, where gold is won through a display of perfectly sculpted muscles that are symmetrical in composition and defined to the maximum. Champions For weightlifting, Hay Bo Sun from China is currently world number one in the men’s over 105kg, while in the women’s 75kg category, Chinese athletes Li Li and Jie Lui are currently ranked fourth and fifth. On the bodybuilding stage, Qatar’s Ali Tabrizi won first place in the light heavyweight category at the recent Bodybuilding World Championships with compatriot Kamal Abdull Salam taking the middleweight gold. Doha 2006 medal hopes China is expected to prove a strong force in both the women’s and men’s weightlifting events, but look out for rising star Ilya Ilyin from Kazakhstan and 2006 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Chinthana Vidanage from Sri Lanka in the men’s events. DPR Korea’s Ri SongHui is a top medal chance for the women. In the bodybuilding, competitors from Qatar and Vietnam should flex some impressive muscles. Did you know? The oldest man to win the Mr. Olympia title – bodybuilding’s most prestigious event – was Chris Dickerson at age 43 in 1982. Today, he is an accomplished opera vocalist.
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SEPAKTAKRAW Sepaktakraw is a cross between soccer and volleyball and involves moving a rattan ball across a high net using any part of the body except the hands, which gives rise to some dazzling and acrobatic moves. The sport was first played in Malay states in the 15th century and variations of the game have spread throughout Southeast Asian countries and regions. Played on a badminton court, sepaktakraw has a huge following across Asia and became an Asian Games medal event in Beijing in 1990. Champions For a sport which originated and is centred in Asia, it is natural that Asian teams dominate, with men and women from Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia filling some of the higher rankings. Doha 2006 medal hopes Thailand looks set to repeat its Busan 2002 Asian Games triumph in the men’s events – but don’t rule out Malaysia’s men who will want to upgrade from silver in Busan to gold at Doha 2006. For the women, the stars from Thailand and Vietnam will be ones to watch, while Myanmar could also produce a medal. Did you know? The name is derived from the Malay words ‘sepak’ meaning ‘kick’ and ‘takraw’ meaning ‘woven ball’.
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TRIATHLON
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Only the fittest need apply. Emerging in the early 20th century, the triathlon event is a gruelling combination of swimming (1.5km), cycling (40km), and running (10km) staged back-to-back. Expect strong spectator support when triathlon makes a splash at its first Asian Games, following Doha’s successful hosting of the ITU Triathlon World Cup season opener earlier this year.
Australian Brad Kahlefeldt is currently world number one for the men, while Portugal’s Vanessa Fernandes takes the women’s top spot. In Asia, Japan took the gold in both the men’s and women’s events in the Asian Triathlon Championships this year, although Kazakhstan’s male triathletes Dmitriy Gaag and Danyl Sapunov lead Asia in the world rankings. For the women, triathletes from China and Japan lead Asia on the world stage.
Japan’s men and women will want to retain their recent Asian crowns, although they can expect a tough challenge from Kazakhstan’s men and China’s women.
The annual Hawaii Ironman Triathlon, far longer than an Olympic distance event, combines a 3.86km swim, a 180.2km cycle and a 42.2km marathon. Despite this punishing agenda, hundreds of triathletes flock to Hawaii yearly to prove their physical – and mental – prowess.
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Every sport is a battle, but only combat sports require competitors to test their strength, skill, speed and tactical prowess against each other in one-on-one controlled conflict. For many centuries, Asian culture has made a major contribution to the development of combat sports, where an emphasis on purity of spirit, grace, style and self-control have added an extra dimension to the primary contest.
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Boxing
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One of the sporting world’s oldest pursuits, boxing dates back to Egypt in 3,000 BCE but remains a compelling spectacle of brute strength, cunning and style – with an entertaining dose of ego. In its amateur form, points are awarded for hitting specific parts of an opponent’s body and boxers wear protective headgear.
In Asia, the heavyweight belt is vacant, but China’s Wu Zhi Yu holds the cruiserweight belt, the next weight down. Asian boxers produced several medalwinning performances at the Athens 2004 Olympics, with Thailand’s Manus Boonjumnong (61-64kg) and Kazakhstan’s Bakhtiyar Artayev (64-69kg) both clinching gold in the ring.
While the ring is somewhat unpredictable, Thailand currently dominates the Asian Boxing Council’s champion board and will put up a good fight across all weight classes.
There is more than a 40kg difference between the highest and lowest weight classes for the Doha 2006 boxing competition. Light Fly Weight boxers will weigh in at 48kg while the scales for Super Heavy Weight boxers will top 91kg.
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JUDO & KARATE
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Judo is a traditional Japanese wrestling sport while karate is a martial art that emphasises attacking striking moves. Judo was introduced in 1882 and karate emerged in the early 20th century. Both are popular worldwide.
Expect the Japanese stars to challenge in both sports, with opposition from Korea, China and IR Iran. Kuwait is likely to show good form in Karate, after picking up 17 medals in the 10th GCC Karate Championships in September 2006.
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At the 2006 World Judo Championships, Korea and Japan led the Asian men’s teams while Japan and China were the top female Asian teams. Meanwhile, the 17th World Karate Championships saw Japan lead the Asian countries and regions in both the male and female events.
The word ‘ju’ means ‘gentle’ and ‘do’ means ‘the way’, giving judo a literal translation of ‘the gentle way’, which reflects the sport’s nonaggressive and non-forceful method of approach. Meanwhile, the two Japanese characters for ‘karate’ translate to ‘empty hands’ and reflects karate’s origins as a system of self-defense for those who are unarmed.
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KABADDI
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Kabaddi, one of Asia’s most popular sports thanks to its simple format and need for virtually no equipment, originated in South Asia 4,000 years ago and is known as the ‘game of the masses’. Played between two teams of seven, one player repeatedly chants “Kabaddi!” and charges into their opponent’s court trying to touch an opponent, while the rest of the opposing team tries to catch him and halt the “Kabaddi” chant.
India is the most recent Kabaddi World Cup champions, beating IR Iran in the inaugural competition in 2004. India reigns supreme in the sport, having won gold at the last three Asian Games.
Expect India to be challenged by Busan 2002 silver medallists Pakistan, and also IR Iran, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.
The term kabaddi is the Hindu word meaning ‘holding of breath’. When raiding the other team, players must hold their breath – and prove it by chanting ‘kabaddi’.
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Taekwondo & Wushu
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COmBAt SpOrts WRESTLING
Wrestling’s ancient origins have transformed into modern day fascination with the sport continuing to enchant through displays of agility, strength and technique. Two different styles are used – Greco-Roman (allowing holds from the waist up only) and Freestyle (no hold restrictions). Champions At the recent Asian Championships, medals across different weight categories were shared by IR Iran, Korea, Kazakhstan and Mongolia. At the Busan 2002 Asian Games, Uzbekistan and Korea were among teams picking up gold medals in the men’s event, while Japan and China were amongst the medallists in the female categories. Doha 2006 medal hopes Expect the men from IR Iran, Mongolia and Uzbekistan to put in a strong performance on the floor and Japan and China’s women to wrestle for gold. Also look out for Cambodia’s women, who picked up medals at the 2005 Southeast Asian Games. Did you know? Circus shows have long included sideshow wrestling, involving monetary wagers and even people competing against animals. Such ‘show wrestling’ continues today in professional wrestling spectaculars – carefully choreographed for maximum effect.
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When the margin of error is zero and absolute accuracy is all that counts, success hinges on supreme mental control as well as physical ability. The difference between first place and last can lie in the pinpoint of an arrow, a lone pin left standing at the end of the bowling lane, or a putt landing just a few centimetres short on the green. Athletes competing in precision sports must – often during a lengthy period of competition – be able to fuse mind and muscle in search of a moment of perfection.
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ARCHERY
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Steeped in history, Egyptians used the bow and arrow for hunting and warfare in 5,000 BCE and organised competitions have been held for more than 400 years. In this sport that requires pinpoint precision and steady nerves to control arrows that speed at 240kph, Asian archers are among the world’s best.
Asian countries and regions have a strong presence in world archery rankings, with Korea, India, Chinese Taipei and Japan all featuring in the top 10 in the men’s and women’s competition. At the 14th Asian Archery Championship in New Delhi in 2005, Korea dominated the recurve events, taking the top four places in the women’s competition, and the top three in the men’s event.
Given Korea’s recent form, it is a great chance to once again hit the golden targets. In the women’s event, look out Korean champion Lee Sung Jin and Qatar’s Nada Zaidan who will be looking to impress at home. For the men, India’s Mangal Singh will be aiming for an Asian Games medal against Korea’s archers.
Based on the legend, a “Robin Hood” refers to one arrow splitting the shaft of another arrow already in the target.
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BOWLING German monks first used bowling pins in the fourth century but other forms of bowling games are reflected in paintings in ancient Egyptian tombs. Today, tenpin bowling is enjoyed socially and competitively by all ages. Champions At the 2005 Qubica AMF Bowling World Cup in Slovenia, the USA’s Lynda Barnes took the women’s title, while Canadian Michael Schmidt won the men’s event. In Asia, Malaysia’s Shalin Zulkifli and Choy Poh Lai head the women’s bowling rankings, while Thailand’s Surasak Manuwong leads the men. Doha 2006 medal hopes Expect the top ranked Asian bowlers to be among the medals, with Kuwait, Qatar and Hong Kong, China, also hoping to strike gold. Look out for Singapore’s Remy Ong who bowled his way to three gold medals at the Busan 2002 Asian Games. Did you know? In the 19th century, when only nine pins were used, some US states banned bowling because of widespread gambling. To get around the ban, it is believed an extra pin was added to create a new game, ‘tenpin bowling’ to which the ban would not apply!
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CHESS
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The ultimate battle of the minds, chess ensures it remains a compelling slow-motion spectacle in its standard form, and a high-paced challenge in the quicker versions of the game – speed chess and blitz chess. Boasting a large global following, chess is expected to receive a warm welcome when it debuts at the 15th Asian Games.
According to the latest FIDE rankings, Bulgaria’s Veselin Topalov is world number one, with India’s Viswanathan Anand, a 37-year-old grandmaster, at number two.
Qatar’s grandmasters Mohamad Al-Modiahki and his wife Zhu Chen, formerly of China, could have the winning moves, as could China’s world top 10 ranked female players Yuhua Xu and Yifan Hou.
During World War II, the US Navy hired Reuben Fine, a world champion chess player, to calculate the probability of where enemy submarines might surface.
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CUE SPORTS Dating back to the 15th century, the growth in cue sports has bridged the gap between the aristocracy and the masses, with all classes enjoying the game. Fans will be in for a treat at Doha 2006 where a total of 10 singles and doubles events, including billiards, pool, snooker and carom will be contested. Champions The world number one snooker player based on performances over the last two years is Stephen Hendry from Scotland, while England’s Gareth Potts tops the World 8-Ball rankings. At the Busan 2002 Asian Games, China’s Ding Jun Hui won the snooker gold medal, while Thailand’s Praput Chaithanasakun took gold in the billiards singles, although India’s Geet Sethi has won the world professional billiards title five times. Doha 2006 medal hopes The stars from Thailand, India and China will be looking to build on their Busan 2002 Asian Games success. Look out for India’s young star Pankaj Advani who won the 2005 professional billiards title. Did you know? The main component of billiard cloth has remained unchanged for more than 400 years. Wool was used in the 1500s and remains the fabric of choice today.
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FENCING
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Ancient civilisations including China, Greece, Japan and Rome trained for combat using swordsmanship rituals which formed the basis for fencing. It became a sport around the 14th century in Europe and today’s competitors use lightweight weapons called epées, foils and sabers. Fencing has featured in every modern Olympic Games since 1896 and made its Asian Games debut in 1974.
Asian countries and regions rank among the world’s top 10 in fencing. China’s men are ranked sixth in the world for the foil, while Korea is ranked ninth for the sabre. In the women’s epée competition, Korea is fifth and China ninth.
China and Korea look strong in the men’s and women’s events, but Japan will field a challenging team. Look out for China’s Tan Xue who won the women’s silver sabre medal at the Athens 2004 Olympics and her countryman Zhu Jun who won gold in the foil at the 2005 Asian Fencing Championships.
At elite levels, the tip of the fencing weapon is the second fastest object in any event behind the marksman’s bullet.
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GOLF
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Originating in Scotland in the 15th century, golf’s rise as both a participation sport and as a commercial powerhouse on the global scene shows no signs of slowing. Golf is a game for young and old, with both social and professional competitors often having 20 years or more age difference between them and the other golfers teeing off.
Regulars on the Asian Tour are likely to be at an advantage, but with golf being one of sport’s most unpredictable games, no competitor is a sure thing.
Champions United States sensation Tiger Woods has shown consistency rarely witnessed in the game, already cementing his place as one of the all-time greats. On the Asian Tour, India’s Jeev Milkha Singh is currently the top ranked player followed by Korea’s Charlie Wi. Meanwhile, there are several Asian women, particularly from Japan and Korea, who are competing with some of the world’s best.
Did you know? The longest recorded drive in a major tournament is 470.9m by Michael Hoke Austin in 1974. On the green, Jack Nicklaus and Nick Price share the longest putt of 33m recorded in 1964 and 1992 respectively.
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SHOOTING
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Shooting as a target sport dates back to the beginning of the 19th century. Today’s shooting events offer a variety of pistol, rifle and shotgun disciplines for the eager marksman or woman. Shooting featured at the first modern Olympics in 1896 and the Doha 2006 shooting events have more medals up for grabs than any other sport.
China currently dominates both men’s and women’s world rankings, taking the top spot in four of the nine men’s shooting events listed by the ISSF, while its women lead in three of the six events.
China will be on target for another medal haul but its men will face stiff competition from India’s world number one trap shooter Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Qatar’s Nasser Al Attiya who won gold at the 2006 Asian Clay Shooting Championships. For the women, Korea should put in a good showing against China’s shooting stars.
While the targets in today’s ‘clay pigeon’ shotgun event are not live pigeons but discshaped clay plates, the real birds were actually used in the 1900 Olympics.
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Lightning reactions, thunderbolt power, stamina, flexibility and a touch of flair are the hallmarks of great racket sports competitors. Asian players have consistently proved they possess all these traits by beating the world’s best in badminton, table tennis and squash. With Asian players also now climbing the rankings in professional tennis, the 15th Asian Games racket sports programme is sure to be a hit as it showcases the best on the court and at the table.
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Racket SpOrts TENNIS
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The first known instances of tennis being played date back to 11th century France, and it soon became a social calling card for the upper class. Its appeal has since spread and it is now one of the world’s most popular and lucrative sports.
Swiss ace Roger Federer is currently dominating the men’s game, while France’s Amelie Mauresmo heads the women’s competition. In Asia, Thailand’s Paradorn Srichaphan holds the top men’s ranking followed by Korea’s Hyung-Taik Lee. Asia’s top two women are currently China’s Na Li and Japan’s Ai Sugiyama.
Expect to see some strong competition and renewed rivalries in December following the 2006 Davis Cup action, where a number of Asian teams, including Thailand, Korea, India, DPR Korea, Pakistan and China faced off against each other.
Speed and power are increasingly weighing into tennis matches. American Andy Roddick has delivered a record 246.2kph serve, while compatriot Venus Williams, known for her power game, set a 205kph record.
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SOFT TENNIS
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Similar in most respects to regular tennis, this sport features a soft rubber airfilled ball prompting the need for different tactics, techniques and equipment. Soft tennis was first played in Japan around the end of the 19th century and was officially introduced into the Asian Games in Hiroshima in 1994.
At last year’s World Championships in Hiroshima in Japan, Kohno Kanako won the women’s singles title in front of her home crowd. Korea’s Bang Jun-Hwan took the men’s singles title and Korea went on to take a clean sweep in the doubles, winning the men’s, women’s and mixed titles.
Given past performance, the Korean stars will likely continue to shine – but don’t count against the rising talents in the Chinese Taipei team to cause a few surprises.
The rubber soft tennis ball is filled with air which makes them fly faster. This is one of the charming features of this fastmoving, yet precise game.
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TABLE TENNIS
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Today’s fast and enthralling game of table tennis is believed to have originated from afterdinner amusement for upper-class Victorians in England in the 1880s. Despite these supposed origins, the sport has been embraced in Asia and the region has produced some of the world’s best players. Socially, table tennis is played in games halls and backyards around the world.
Teams from DPR Korea and China take the top two world men’s rankings, with Austria; Hong Kong, China; and Germany close behind. For women, China and Hong Kong, China, take top spots, with DPR Korea, Japan and Singapore rounding out the top five.
China will be a strong contender across the board but Hong Kong, China; DPR Korea; and Singapore may also enjoy medal success at the table.
Before rackets or paddles were regulated, some unusual equipment was used at the tables, including a thick sponge, pure wood and sandpaper.
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BADMINTON Badminton evolved from a culmination of the ancient Greek game of ‘battledore and shuttlecock’, and the Indian game ‘poona’. Modern badminton emerged in the 1850s and today it is played by two or four competitors using small, flexible strung rackets and a feathered shuttlecock on an indoor court. Champions Malaysia, China and Indonesia are particularly strong in the men’s singles, while women from China, France, Germany and Hong Kong, China, are ranked in the world’s top five. Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei is currently ranked number one for the men’s singles in Asia. China’s Ning Zhang and Xingfang Xie take the top two women’s single rankings. Doha 2006 medal hopes Teams from Malaysia, China and Korea are likely to be among the best, as will Indonesia’s team which has displayed strong performances in recent competitions. In 2004, Indonesian Taufik Hidayat became the first man to hold Olympic and world titles. Did you know? Badminton is the world’s fastest racket sport and shuttles can leave the racket at almost 260kph.
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SQUASH Squash originated from the French game ‘le paume’ in the12th century and was later influenced by the game ‘rackets’ played by London prisoners in the 19th century. England developed today’s game during the 1830s. Like other racket sports, squash is a demanding game and players need stamina, skill and speed to prevail. Champions Egypt, Australia, France and England have the highest ranking male players, and Malaysia’s Mohd Azlan Iskandar and Ong Beng Hee are the top Asian men. Today’s best female players hail from the Netherlands, Australia and England and include Malaysia’s world champion and five-time Asian champion Nicol Ann David. Doha 2006 medal hopes Malaysia is expected to field a strong team but players from Pakistan and Hong Kong, China, are also medal possibilities. Did you know? One of the most famous – although short-lived – squash courts, was onboard the Titanic. The ships blueprints note the court could be hired at 50 cents per session.
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What makes a great sports team? Is it brilliant individuals bound by a collective vision of success, shared dreams and a common determination to succeed? Or is it the ability to sacrifice personal glory for the benefit of the team, and for each individual to encourage and inspire their teammates to produce exceptional performances? One thing is for sure. The teams which succeed at Doha 2006 will know that the united efforts of all are greater than the individual brilliance of one.
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team SpOrts BASKETBALL Canadian James W Naismith, an instructor at a Massachusetts college, invented basketball in 1891 as an ‘athletic distraction’ for students during winter. It developed rapidly within the United States before going international during the 1930s and is hugely popular worldwide. Champions Spain is the men’s 2006 FIBA World Champions and Australia took the gold in the women’s competition. In Asia, China won the 2005 FIBA Asia Championship, with Lebanon second and Qatar third. For the women, China defeated Korea for the gold with Chinese Taipei and Japan rounding out the top four. Doha 2006 medal hopes Following valuable experience at the 2006 FIBA World Championships, expect the men from China, Lebanon and Qatar to do well along with top Asian rankers Korea, Japan and Jordan. For the women, China, Korea and Kazakhstan should pull out some impressive moves on the court. Did you know? Although now a multi-billion dollar industry, basketball was first played by Naismith and his students with two peach baskets nailed to both ends of a gym and an old soccer ball.
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HOCKEY
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Hockey dates back some 4,000 years when it was played across mediaeval Europe. Other evidence suggests it was also played in ancient Greek and Roman times. It takes its name from the French word ‘hocquet’ – the term for a shepherd’s crook.
Several Asian teams currently hold world top 10 rankings, although the Australian men’s team is currently ranked world number one. The Netherlands take the women’s top spot. Korea’s men beat India to win gold at the Busan 2002 Asian Games, but missed out on the double gold when China beat its women’s team in the final.
World top 10 ranked India, Pakistan and Korea will be strong, while China, Korea and Japan – also holding world top 10 spots – will battle it out for the women.
The introduction of synthetic surfaces to the hockey pitch has greatly increased the speed of the game and a correctly hit hockey ball can travel at around 160kph.
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FOOTBALL
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The exact origins of the world’s most popular sport are difficult to pinpoint. Today’s game started in England in 1863, but its roots trace back to ancient Japan, China, Greece and Rome where similar games were played. Some claim the term ‘football’ comes from the action of kicking a ball, others say it was used in mediaeval Europe to denote games played ‘on foot’.
Italy reigned supreme at the 2006 FIFA World Cup final in Germany but Brazil retains the top ranking. At the Busan 2002 Asian Games, defending men’s champions IR Iran beat Japan to win the title for the fourth time. For the women, DPR Korea took the gold at Busan although China recently won the 2006 AFC Asian Women’s Cup.
Expect IR Iran and Korea to lead the charge for the men’s game – with stiff opposition from Japan, China, Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia. Qatar has shown recent good form and could also be among the medals. For the women, China and Japan should challenge hard and DPR Korea is also in with an excellent chance.
South American and European countries each have won the FIFA World Cup nine times. There has been no other continent which has produced a World Cup champion.
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HANDBALL
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This fast-paced game that requires impressive agility, high speed and sharp reflexes originated in the late 19th century in Denmark, Sweden and Germany. Its popularity spread across Europe and the rest of the world during the 20th century.
The Spanish team are the current reigning IHF World Champions after winning the crown in 2005. Korea won double gold at the Busan 2002 Asian Games, with the men’s team beating Kuwait in a close match and the women’s team triumphing over China.
Qatar will hope to impress in front of their home crowd, but Korea remains a formidable force, as do Kuwait, Japan and Kazakhstan.
Men’s field handball was played at the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin at the special request of Adolf Hitler.
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RUGBY
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A popular belief is that rugby originated in 1823 when schoolboy William Webb Ellis spontaneously picked up and ran with the ball during a soccerlike game. Others say China and Japan played forms of rugby 2,000 years ago, which the Romans developed and brought to Britain. Rugby Sevens originated in 19th century Scotland and features teams of seven rather than the traditional 15.
World number one and reigning Rugby World Cup Sevens Series champion is Fiji. On the Asian scene, Korea won gold at the Busan 2002 Asian Games.
Busan 2002 Asian Games silver and bronze medallists Chinese Taipei and Thailand should challenge Korea for gold.
Rugby was traditionally an amateur sport which was thought to discourage working-class participation and gave it a reputation as an upper-class game. So goes the saying: “Football is a gentleman’s game played by ruffians, and rugby is a ruffian’s game played by gentlemen.”
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indoor VOLLEYBALL & BEACH VOLLEYBALL In 1895 and in an effort to create a less physical sport than basketball, American YMCA instructor William G. Morgan combined basketball, baseball, tennis and handball to create volleyball. The sport made its Asian Games debut in 1958. Beach volleyball is the glamorous spin-off from the traditional form, although the game has been played competitively in the US since the 1930s. Champions For indoor volleyball, Korea won gold in the men’s event at the Busan 2002 Asian Games while China’s women took the gold. On the beach, Japan’s men won gold at Busan as did China’s defending champion women’s team. Doha 2006 medal hopes Expect China’s women to be going for three in a row on the beach and to also field a strong team on the indoor court. The Japanese men’s team will be out to defend its gold from Busan in the beach form, while Korea will be challenged by Busan 2002 Asian Games silver medallists IR Iran indoors. Did you know? Volleyball enjoyed a huge boost during the 1930’s Depression, as people took to the beach as a break from their problems. Its popularity escalated further in the 1960s, when the Beatles turned up to a Los Angeles beach to watch a game.
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BASEBALL & SOFTBALL Baseball, thought to have evolved from the British sports cricket and rounders, originated in the United States in the 19th century. Softball was first created as an indoor form of baseball in 1887, using a bigger, softer ball and a different pitching style. Doha 2006 will see men’s teams contest the baseball and women hit it out in the softball.
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Japan’s victory over Cuba in the World Baseball Classic final this year firmly cemented them as not only Asia’s best, but the world’s best. However, Korea is the reigning Asian Games baseball champions after defeating Chinese Taipei at the Busan 2002 Asian Games. In the women’s softball competition, Japan came second to the United States at the ISF World Softball Championships in September, and is the reigning Asian Games champion.
Japan is an excellent chance in both the baseball and softball. But with many Asian players stepping up into America’s Major League Baseball, expect to see some highlights on the field at Doha 2006.
Before 1845, the baseball bases were arranged in a Ushape. Posts or stakes were used instead of bases, runs were called ‘aces’ and the first team to reach 21 runs won the game.
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s t r D O n p A S s r c i e t t A A U W q A Mastery of an essentially unknown environment has been fundamental to human evolution. Our fascination with water as a means of survival, a setting for competition and an opportunity for enjoyment, is reflected in the diversity of water sports on the programme for Doha 2006. Swimming, diving, rowing, water polo, synchronised swimming, sailing and canoekayak present very different sporting challenges, but each demands a degree of dedication, commitment and sacrifice which mark them out among the most testing of all sports disciplines.
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Swimming & Water Polo Swimming originated from man’s survival instinct and developed through their inherent competitive instinct. Evidence suggests it was Japan that held the first swimming competitions 2,000 years ago. Swimming is a key component in the sport of water polo, but this highly demanding sport also requires competitors have sharp ball skills and a dose of wrestling savvy.
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Australia and the United States led the swimming medals table at the 2005 FINA World Championships, while Japan and China were the most successful Asian teams. In water polo, Hungary and Serbia & Montenegro have dominated in world championships over the past two years. On the Asian scene, the Kazakhstan water polo team is a clear leader having won gold at the last three Asian Games.
China and Japan should do well in both the men’s and women’s swimming events, as should Kazakhstan. Look out for Japanese swimmer Kosuke Kitajima who won gold medals in the 100m and 200m breaststroke events at the Athens 2004 Olympics. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan can expect to be challenged by Japan and Uzbekistan in water polo.
Swimmers use more muscles than nearly any other athlete except cross country skiers, and water polo players can swim up to 2.4kms during a game.
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DIVING & SYNCHRONISED SWIMMING Diving and synchronised swimming are aesthetically pleasing sports in which competitors appear to produce astonishing movements effortlessly. But beneath a competitor’s beauty and grace, a tough resolve is needed to plunge backwards off a 10m platform or to perform complex ballet-like routines upside down underwater. Champions At the recent 2005 FINA World Championships, China made a splash, with its men taking gold in the 10m platform and 3m synchronised events, while its women won the 10m synchronised platform and 3m events. In the pool, the 2005 Synchronised World Championships saw Japan lead the Asian countries and regions on the medals table in synchronised swimming. Doha 2006 medal hopes China’s divers will likely continue their recent good form and leap to gold. In synchronised swimming, Japan can expect a challenge from Korea. Did you know? Synchronised swimmers can hold their breath for up to two minutes when performing complex routines, while divers in the 10m platform event often balance on their hands at the edge of the platform for several seconds before taking the plunge.
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CANOE – KAYAK The modern canoe emerged in Britain in the 1850s and was based on the decked canoe used by native people from across the Canadian Artic to Greenland. In a canoe, the paddler kneels on one knee and uses a singlebladed paddle to move forward, while in the kayak, paddlers sit facing forward and use a double-bladed paddle to propel themselves.
500m double kayak race at the Busan 2002 Asian Games. Doha 2006 medal hopes IR Iran, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Japan have competed in recent international regattas which should help their Doha 2006 preparation, as has China, which will be trying to repeat its strong Busan 2002 Asian Games performance. Did you know?
Champions Although not completely dominating all disciplines, Germany has achieved consistent success at world level. In Asia, China is strong with its men winning the 500m double canoe and the single canoe race, and its women taking gold in the
The first kayaks were constructed from stitched animal skins, such as seal, stretched over a wooden frame. Because the user was sewn in, the boat was almost like a piece of clothing ‘worn’ by the boater.
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ROWING First entering the competitive sports scene in early 18th century England, rowing grew up in tandem with major British universities. Fierce rivalry and competition between colleges ensured the sport stayed in the headlines and the public’s eye in England and it soon became popular worldwide. Champions The Rowing World Cup earlier this year saw Germany head the points table for the tenth consecutive year. At the Busan 2002 Asian Games, China dominated with the oar, capturing gold in all but one discipline. At the 2005 Asian Rowing Championships, China again topped the medals table followed by India. Doha 2006 medal hopes China is a strong favourite, but India, Kazakhstan, Thailand and Uzbekistan, which also picked up medals at last year’s Asian Rowing Championships, should again be in the medals mix. Did you know? The victors of many sea battles were those who could out-manoeuvre their opponents on the water. The Athenians frequently won because ancient warships powered by up to 170 oarsmen, such as the Trireme, were used to ram enemy ships at great speed.
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WAter SpOrts SAILING Doha 2006 medal hopes Featuring in the Olympic Games since 1900, sailing has a long and rich history, dating back to the early 1600s when it emerged out of Holland and spread across Europe. The first international competition took place off the coast of south England in 1851, with a race around the Isle of Wight. Champions At the ISAF World Sailing Games in Austria, Australia emerged triumphant, while Korea and China shared the bulk of gold medals at the Busan 2002 Asian Games.
With so many variables out at sea, sailing events are traditionally difficult to predict, but Korea and China will be hoping for repeat Asian Games success. Did you know? Doha 2006 is partnering with yachtsman Tony Bullimore in his attempt to break the solo, non-stop around the world sailing record. The Englishman will try to break the 70-day barrier in his 102-foot catamaran – Doha 2006 – which will act as a travelling billboard for the 15th Asian Games.
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The humble bicycle is one of man’s simplest yet most revolutionary inventions. Since the appearance of the very first, most basic machines they have inspired fierce competition among intrepid cyclists anxious to prove themselves the fittest and fastest. Today, both cyclists and cycles are at the leading edge. Machines utilising space-age materials and technologies to maximise performance are ridden by athletes whose punishing training schedules ensure they are among the most powerful in any sport.
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CYclinG CYCLING - Track The bicycle has come a long way from the wooden-wheeled ‘bone shakers’ of the 1860s, with today’s cycles boasting a variety of light-weight and hi-tech materials. Cycle track racing is held in a velodrome and both individual and team events will be contested over various distances at Doha 2006. Champions Dutch cyclists strongly dominate the world ranking positions with Russian, Polish and French cyclists also featuring among the top rankings. At the Busan 2002 Asian Games, cyclists from Japan and Korea had the highest medal haul, but Malaysia, Indonesia, Kazakhstan and Chinese Taipei and China also picked up medals. Doha 2006 medal hopes Korea and Japan are expected to challenge for medals but competition will be fierce and fairly even across both the men’s and women’s events. Did you know? In the semi-finals of the 1,000m ‘cat and mouse’ sprint at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, two sprinters tested each other’s resolve by waiting motionless on the track for 22 minutes for the other to make a move. There is now a three-minute time limit.
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CYCLING – Road
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The Doha 2006 cycling road race events – the individual time trial and the road race – will be staged around Corniche bay, providing a scenic backdrop for spectators to enjoy. But for the cyclists, their focus will be on using their endurance and tactical expertise to stay with the pack and sprint to gold.
In the 2006 World Road Race Championships, Italy’s Paolo Bettini won the men’s race while Holland’s Marianne Vos took gold for the women. On the Asian scene, the men from IR Iran, Korea and Uzbekistan were strong in the timetrial event at the 2005 Asian Cycling Championships, while Syria and Kazakhstan did well in the road race. China, Korea and Chinese Taipei took the top three spots in the women’s timetrial at the championships and Korea and China again topped the women’s road race, followed by Indonesia.
Korea and China should continue their top form, but with many other countries among the medals, the Doha 2006 road cycling should be an exciting ride.
When a team allows its leader to be shielded from the wind and ride in their “slipstream” during a road race, the leader can save about 20 percent of their energy.
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