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Women's boxing an Olympic Sport for 2012

The International Olympic Committee has added women’s boxing to the 2012 Olympics in London. Boxing had been the only sport in the Summer Games that did not have a female competition. But rather than the traditional weight classes, w [...]

Posted On : Aug, 17 2009 | Comments : 0

London 2012: Progress in school sport remains limited

One of those, in the Games blueprint, was a long-term aim 'to inspire a generation of young people'. That means at school level, with a captive audience of three to 16 year-olds. Since being appointed as the Government's adviser on PE and s [...]

Posted On : Aug, 06 2009 | Comments : 0

Pole vaulter is dreaming of London 2012

The countdown to the London 2012 Olympics has ducked under the three-year mark and, despite an injury-ridden season, Shaftesbury Barnet pole vaulter Jade Ive’s dream appearance remains firmly on track. The 17-year-old was handpicked [...]

Posted On : Aug, 05 2009 | Comments : 0

Olympics-Transport police chief to be 2012 security director

The man in charge of British Transport Police during the 2005 bombings of the London transport network has been appointed security director for the 2012 Olympics, Games organisers said on Monday. Ian Johnston will be responsible for securi [...]

Posted On : Aug, 04 2009 | Comments : 0

Diving Becomes "Focus Sports" For 2012 London Olympics

The success of divers, Leong Mun Yee and Pandelela Rinong in winning a bronze medal at the World Diving Championships in Rome, Italy two weeks ago, saw them included among 17 elite athletes in the 'Road to London 2012' programme. With thei [...]

Posted On : Aug, 01 2009 | Comments : 0