Summer Sports



IAAF impressed by Doha but raise concerns over heat, admit officials

By Duncan Mackay in Doha

Bob Hersh_in_Doha_October_5_2011October 5 - Doha was in confident mood after the opening day of the International Association of Athletics Federation's (IAAF) visit here to inspect its bid to host the 2017 World Championships, claming that they were "impressed with everything they have seen", even though they admitted that concerns had been raised about the heat.








Australian Open announces record prize money

By David Gold

craig tilley_at_australian_open_2011_launch_04-10-11October 4 - The winner of the men's and women's singles competitions at the 2012 Australian Open will each pocket $2.3 million (£1.5 million/€1.7 million), meaning that the tournament is set to be the most lucrative in the history of Grand Slam tennis.