Olympics


New participation programme for London 2012 launched

By Tom Degun in London

Danielle_Brown_at_Gold_Challenge_launchNovember 24 - On a historic day for English cricket, with the Ashes set to get underway in Australia, the famous Lord's Cricket Ground today played host to an altogether different event as Gold Challenge, a new charity challenge seeking to become one of the cornerstones of mass participation legacy programme for London 2012.


Bubka refutes claim he was "politicking" over London Olympic Stadium future

By Mike Rowbottom

Sergey_Bubka_Nov_23November 23 - Sergey Bubka has voiced his "extreme disappointment" at the suggestion by Britain's Minister for Sport and Olympics, Hugh Robertson – exclusively reported by insidethegames - that his recent call for London to retain a running track at the Olympic Stadium was prompted by his political ambitions within the sport.






Greens withdrawal will not stop Munich 2018 vows Bach

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

Thomas_Bach_waving_hand_at_microphoneNovember 21 - Thomas Bach, the President of the DOSB (German Olympic Sports Confederation), has vowed that Munich's campaign to host the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics will not be derailed after a co-chairwoman of Germany's opposition Greens announced she is leaving the bid Board.