21.   His time in England obliged him to compete under the Union Jack.

22.   Ignoring threats as well as government and public opposition, the Belgian delegation went to Moscow, competing under the Olympic flag.

23.   It was real tough for him to go out and compete under those circumstances.

24.   Kostelic said before the race that she did not like competing under the lights, but there was no sign of nervousness as she attacked the slope.

25.   Men are barred from the sport in the Olympics and most other major meets but the Goodwill Games allowed May to compete under regional rules.

26.   Now they want to compete under their own flag.

27.   The Chinese refused clearly the offer, saying he or she competes under the spirit and the Bangkok Asian Games motto.

28.   The IAAF said it considered Capobianco and Bevilacqua guilty of doping violations but admitted the federation was powerless to stop them from competing under existing rules.

29.   The International Weightlifting Federation expelled the Bulgarian team from the games, although a member of the team later was allowed to compete under an arbitration court ruling.

30.   The games are the last in which Hong Kong is competing under the British flag.