FEI Resignation; Rugby Stars and Olympics; Record Book on DVD

(ATR) FEI secretary general steps down ... IRB CEO on superstars in the Olympics ... IIHF puts record book on DVD.

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EquestrianSecretary General Resigns

The International Equestrian Federation, FEI, announced theresignation of its CEO Alex McLin Tuesday. McLin submitted hisresignation letter to federation president HRH Princess Haya on Friday.

"I am truly indebted to Alex for his hard work and dedication over thelast three years" Haya said in a statement. "He brought the FEI into themodern era and made it much more professional," she said. "I will misshis sound counsel, and I wish him all the best in his future endeavors."

No reason was given for his departure, but McLin told Haya "I haveenjoyed being an agent of change within an organization that we togethersought to modernize and take to a new level. I have also enjoyedtackling the complex issues facing the FEI and attempting to find waysto improve its approach, its service to the sport and its stakeholders."

Belgian Equestrian Federation secretary general Ingmar de Vos will replace McLin as secretary general and CEO of FEI.

Rugby Chief on Stars in Olympics

The International Rugby Board's secretary general, Mike Miller,doesn't think the Olympic rugby competition needs the game's biggeststars.

Rugby Sevens, a stripped-down version of the 15-a-side rugby was added to the Olympic program.

"The fans who are new to rugby aren't going to know who Dan Carter oranyone else is anyway" Miller told British media. "Instead, they'llwatch the sport and judge it by itself.

"People in the traditional countries, who love the sport, will watch it anyway. I don't think it's that important.

"Our issue is not whether the big names want to do it, but are they worth a place?"

Very few players play both disciplines, due to the difference in play between the two.

IIHF Book on DVD

Slide that record book into your computer!

The International Ice Hockey Federation announced Tuesday that it's record book will be available on DVD.

"The launch of the first ever full IIHF Media Guide & Record Booklast fall was so successful that it has been updated just in time forthe World Championship in Slovakia" IIHF said in a statement. "The DVD format is fast and easy touse and now includes a massive new section called Head-to-Head whichshows all results between all countries at all top-level events, from1920 to the present, from the Olympics to U18 tournaments and everythingin between."

Shipments will begin April 26.

Click here to order the IIHF Media Guide & Record Book as a DVD or printed version.

Written by Ed Hula III.

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