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Formula One champions Renault are catching up with pre-season pacesetters Ferrari and McLaren, according to Italian Giancarlo Fisichella. "Things went pretty well for us this week," the driver said after the final pre-season test in Bahrain. "From the first day on Tuesday to the final day, we made some good progress with the car... there was a big step forward with the balance and set-up, and I think we look more competitive now," he added. Heikki Kovalainen was second fastest on the final day of testing on Friday, behind Ferrari's Felipe Massa, with Fisichella third.

Golf

India's Jeev Milkha Singh, 35, was named Asian Player of the Year yesterday after a successful season where he lifted four titles and topped the Asian Tour Order of Merit. Singh, who went seven years without a victory prior to the 2006 season, won last year's Volvo China Open and the Volvo Masters in Spain, in addition to his two consecutive titles on the Japanese Tour. Other nominees for the award were Thailand's Prom Meesawat and South Korean Yang Yong-eun.

London Olympics

Britain is targeting 'exceptionally tall' athletes to help the country meet its lofty gold medal target at the London 2012 Olympics. A scheme launched this week by UK Sport and the English Institute of Sport is calling for 'sleeping giants' to take up rowing, handball and volleyball in the hope that they can be fast-tracked into becoming Olympic champions. Detailing the requirements of the scheme on its website, UK Sport says it will only consider women measuring 5ft 11ins (1.80 metres) and men of 6ft 3ins (1.90 metres). Candidates must also be under the age of 25.