21.   World champions Samantha Riley and Kieren Perkins were not at their best in the selection trials, but have the pedigree to rise to the occasion.

22.   It caused havoc at the weekend during Australian rowing selection trials for the world championships at Paris in September.

23.   Mitch Booth and Andrew Landenberger look strong, despite a three-month court case over the Australian selection trials which disrupted their training.

24.   Pakistani hockey players refused to take part in the Olympic selection trials here on Sunday in protest at the national management.

25.   South Africa, hosts for the first time, hold their selection trials this weekend at the championship course at Stellenbosch.

26.   The Australian national championship also serve as selection trials for the Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific championships.

27.   The Australian national championships also serve as selection trials for the Commonwealth Games and Pan Pacific championships.