"GB name Chambers in Worlds squad"

Awful decision but the selectors had no choice

By own admission a drugs cheat - only regret he has expressed is he got caught
has upset the rest of the team on numerous occasions
He cant compete in the Olympics and wont be able to compete in most of the major tour meetings

Not often I agree with the Athletics selectors but this statement from them seems spot on to me

"The committee was unanimous in its desire not to select Dwain," read the statement.

"Taking him to the World Indoors deprives young, upwardly mobile, committed athletes of this key development opportunity.


"Our World Class Performance Programme is focused on achievement at Olympic and World level.

"On this basis, it is extremely frustrating to leave young athletes at home; eligible for Beijing, in possession of the qualifying standard and committed to ongoing participation in a drug-free sport.

"In contrast, we have to take an individual whose sudden return, especially when considered against his previous actions and comments, suggests that he may be using the whole process for his own ends.

"Unfortunately, the committee felt that the selection criteria pertaining to the winner of the trials, coupled with the manner of Dwain's performance, left them no room to take any other decision.

"We wish all the selected athletes well at the event but will certainly explore ways in which future selections can be made to match the true 'spirit' of our sport."