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Book SynopsisCraig Reedie came from a love of badminton. His efforts for his sport included the building of its own six-court hall and official offices. For the International Federation, he resolved major political issues and worked for the inclusion of the sport in the Olympic Program. For the BOA, he helped a change in the structure of British sport and the organization of bids to host the Olympic Games. Seven years of organization led to the successful 2012 London Games. A member of the IOC since 1994, he became president of WADA, facing the Russian doping issues.
Table of ContentsForeword; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 In Braveheart's Shadow; 2 The Young Administrator; 3 Progress To Our Own Home; 4 The IBF; 5 War and Peace; 6 The New Leader; 7 The Thomas Cup and a Step Towards Olympia; 8 New Friends and New Money; 9 IBF Changes and Other Tasks; 10 Olympics at Last and New Business; 11 Progress on Both Fronts; 12 New Olympic Tasks; 13 Towards the End with the IBF; 14 Barcelona; 15 The BOA; 16 The IOC; 17 Complications; 18 The IOC in Peril; 19 Rocky Road to London; 20 More Bumps in the Road; 21 Driving the Dream; 22 Last Push to Singapore; 23 Lifestyle Changes; 24 From Beijing to London; 25 Mixed Progress to London; 26 Final Steps to London; 27 Moving On; 28 WADA: Troubles Emerge; 29 Russia: The Ruin of Sport; 30 Confusion Before Conclusion; Epilogue.
