Tag: Brian Cookson
Keynote address of the SportAccord Convention in Belek,Turkey
“Without being innovative, embracing new technology, reaching out and being transparent, some sports may struggle to grow in what is becoming an ever more competitive market place”...
Skating, cycling bosses propose major changes to Olympic programs
Presidents of the international skating and cycling unions suggested major changes to the Olympics, including cutting figure skating short programs, eliminating short track speed skating...
Cookson Best Qualified to Lead Cycling, USA Camp Insists
Brian Cookson's campaign to become the next President of the International Cycling Union (UCI) received yet another boost, this time in the form of...
Swiss Cycling Withdraws McQuaid Nomination for UCI Presidency
Pat McQuaid's hopes of re-election as President of the International Cycling Union (UCI) have been dealt a further blow after Swiss Cycling confirmed it...
McQuaid Undermined over Doping by Head of USADA
Pat McQuaid's claim that the International Cycling Union (UCI) is taking the battle against drugs seriously faces being badly undermined after United States Anti-Doping...
Cookson Promises Inquiry into Whether UCI Colluded in Drugs Scandal if Elected President
British Cycling President Brian Cookson today demanded to know whether the International Cycling Union (UCI) was involved in the widespread doping uncovered by a...
IOC Ruling Emerges as New Battleground in Cycling’s Power Struggle
Last week's decision by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) not to add any new disciplines to the program for Rio 2016 has emerged as...
McQuaid Claims He “Transformed Sport” as UCI President, While Launching Manifesto for Third Term
Pat McQuaid launched his manifesto as he seeks a third term as president of the International Cycling Union (UCI), claiming that he was fully...
Cookson’s Wholesome Recipe for Cycling Renewal
It was with an air of genuine anticipation that I headed to a chic bar on London's Aldwych to meet the man who would...
Britain to Stand Against McQuaid for Presidency of UCI
Britain's Brian Cookson is to stand against Pat McQuaid for the Presidency of the International Cycling Union.
Cookson, President of British Cycling, will officially...
