Olympics



London 2012 announce Olympic ticket prices

By Duncan Mackay in London
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

October 15 - Two-thirds of tickets for the sports at the the London 2012 Olympics will be priced at less than £50 the most expensive being £725 for high-demand events like the 100 metres expected to feature Usain Bolt, it was announced today.


Kalmadi still dreams of India hosting the Olympics

By Tom Degun in New Delhi

Suresh_KalmadiOctober 15 - Delhi 2010 Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi has reiterated his desire to see the Olympics and Paralympics come to India, with 2020 continuing to be mooted as the probable year the country will look to host the event.

Sochi to host Formula One after Putin signs deal with Ecclestone

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

altOctober 14 - Sochi will host a Russian Formula One Grand Prix from 2014-2020 under a $240 million (£150 million) deal announced by Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and the sport's chief Bernie Ecclestone today, though the first race could be postponed if it affects Winter Olympics preparations.







Putin to visit Sochi to meet IOC Coordination Commission

By Duncan Mackay in Sochi
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

October 12 - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is due to fly into here to meet the International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission led by Jean-Claude Killy who are beginning their fourth visit to inspect preparations for the 2014 Olympics and Paralympics.