Date:15/02/2008 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2008/02/15/stories/2008021556472200.htm

Sport - Athletics

Chambers in financial trouble

LONDON: Dwain Chambers will compete in next month’s World indoor championships knowing he faces financial ruin after being declared persona non grata by the organisers of most of Europe’s top track and field events. The sprinter, who is attempting to rebuild his career after completing a two-year ban for doping in 2006, won his battle to be included in Britain’s team against the wishes of UK Athletics. But the Euromeetings Group, which represents 51 promoters throughout Europe, has declared that Chambers will not be welcome at any of its events.