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Kiwi cyclist stewart banned for 2 years
WELLINGTON: New Zealand track cyclist Adam Stewart has been banned for two years for attempting to use a banned substance. Stewart,a sprinter who was due to race in October in the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi,was banned by New Zealands Sports Tribunal on Thursday for the attempted use of erythropoietin EPO and for possession of human chorionic gonadotrophin hCG. Stewart competed at the 2006 Commonwealth Games,finishing 12th in the individual sprint and fourth in the team event.
Isle of man prepare for best CWG haul
Douglas: The Isle of Man8217;s largest ever Commonwealth Games team is gearing up for next month8217;s competition in Delhi. Team manager Trevor Taubman said: 8220;I8217;d like to think we could win a medal in every sport we represent.8221; Four years ago in Melbourne the Isle of Man won two medals including a gold for cyclist Mark Cavendish in the 20km scratch race. The Isle of Man have picked up eight Commonwealth Games medals since their first appearance in 1958.
Army chiefs discuss games security
Melbourne: Australias defence officials have sought assurances from the Indian Army about the security of Australian athletes during the Delhi Games. The chief of Australias Defence Force Angus Houston met Indian Army chief General V K Singh last month and the issue of security at the Games came up for discussion. They discussed a wide range of issues during General Singhs visit, the Defence spokesman was quoted as saying.
