Olympics testing to
ensure gender
Organizers of the Beijing Olympics have set up a controversial sex-verification laboratory to analyze certain female competitors, according to the Chinese news agency Xinhua. The lab will be like those set up in Sydney and Athens in previous Olympics.
Not everyone is behind this, The New York Times reported. Northwestern University associate professor Alice Dreger, who specializes in medical humanities and bioethics, said, 'Real people are going to be hurt by this—real Olympic athletes who have spent their whole life waiting for this moment.' In fact, the test has come under increasing scrutiny from many who feel that the testing is not only unethical but also invasive.
'Rolling on the River'
Aug. 16
'Rolling on the River'—a cycling event billed as a 'ride for the environment'—will take place Sat., Aug. 16, at the Kendall County Fairground, Yorkville, at 6 a.m.
Among the features are one-day scenic rides of various lengths ( 15, 25, 45, 62 and 100 miles ) ; a post-ride meal and party; and live music. There will also be camping, canoeing and kayaking as well as an expo.
Individual registration is $70 ( $30 registration and $40 minimum donation ) . Team registration is $60 ( $30 and $30, respectively ) per individual; teams have four or more cyclists. Among the teams that will participate is one from Equality Illinois; there is still time to join that squad.
See www.RollingRiverRide.org .
9th Annual
Senior Cup
Softball Sept. 7
Chicago will host the largest amateur gay sporting event of the year designed specifically for athletes 40 years and older. Teams and players from across the United States and Canada will converge in Chicago to compete in this competitive athletic event.
The Senior Cup softball competition will begin Sat., Sept. 6 and will end with the championship games the following day. Pre-activities will begin Fri., Sept. 5, with the registration party to be held at the North End, 3733 N. Halsted. The festivities will culminate with an awards presentation at Halsted's, 3441 N. Halsted.
Registration is now closed.
All games will played at the Waveland softball diamonds in three divisions. For more information, visit www.chicagoseniorcup.com .