Chambers to challenge ban

British sprinter Dwain Chambers promised Monday to continue fighting his Olympic ban on competing in Beijing 8212; despite starting a new career in rugby league. Chambers could be in Castleford8217;s team as early as Sunday after beginning a month8217;s unpaid trial.

At the same time, Chambers, who served a two-year ban for testing positive for the steroid THG, will be challenging the British Olympic Association8217;s lifetime ban on athletes with a serious doping violation.

8220;I would like to get to Beijing 8212; I8217;m getting on and am 30 on Saturday and this may be my last chance,8221; Chambers said at Castleford in northern England.

His solicitor is preparing to take the fight against the BOA to Britain8217;s High Court. 8220;There8217;s been some very encouraging comments from people outside the BOA saying they have no problem with Dwain,8221; Nick Collins said.