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London 2012 Olympics: Athletes banned from selling Great Bri...

The British Olympic Association will tell each of the 560 athletes hoping to represent the host nation this summer they must sign a confidential 34-page rule book, titled the ‘Team Member’s Agreement’, or they will not b [...]

Posted On : Feb, 15 2012 | Comments : 0

London 2012 Olympics: Britain's men qualify for gymnastics t...

The hugs and high fives at the end of an enthralling evening at London’s 02 Arena spoke volumes for their delight. After a superb collective performance containing none of the errors that wrecked their chances of qualifying at the f [...]

Posted On : Jan, 11 2012 | Comments : 0

Olympics-London and Britain aim to deliver in 2012

Queen Elizabeth's diamond jubilee, marking 60 years of her reign, will be celebrated in June followed by England's appearance at the European soccer championships before the Olympics open on July 27. Sebastian Coe, the double O [...]

Posted On : Dec, 30 2011 | Comments : 0

London 2012 Olympics: Britain’s No 1 archer Larry Godfrey's ...

“It’d be awesome, wouldn’t it?” he enthuses. “Take a couple of targets over, let them have a go. I’d be out there with the guys, taking photographs, having the media around. I don’t know if it&rsq [...]

Posted On : Dec, 15 2011 | Comments : 0

London 2012 Olympics: Lord Moynihan says hosting Games will ...

In an opinion article published today on the US-based website Aroundtherings.com Moynihan said "London has had its wake up call.... I am confident this is what the world will see during London 2012, and the images will be in stark co [...]

Posted On : Aug, 30 2011 | Comments : 0

London 2012 Olympics: Great Britain succumbs to Croatia at L...

Turning into the final quarter 16 points down with Croatia in command at 63-47 up, Great Britain hustled hard in defence and suddenly started to find their game in attack and had closed to within three points, at 71-68 down with 47 second [...]

Posted On : Aug, 18 2011 | Comments : 0

Britain's Lawrence Okoye tipped for gold medal in London 201...

Among a swarm of holidaymakers at Gatwick airport Lawrence Okoye is initially difficult to spot – until he stands up, all 6ft 6in of him, and stretches out two enormous muscular arms. A wave of heads instantly turn to gawp. What [...]

Posted On : Jul, 31 2011 | Comments : 0

Britain to compete in London Olympics without qualifying

Britain's men's and women's basketball teams can skip qualification phase and compete in the 2012 London Olympic Games with a special exemption given by the world governing body of the sport on Sunday. The international baske [...]

Posted On : Mar, 14 2011 | Comments : 0

Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale could feature at London 2012 Ol...

Chances that Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey, and Tottenham's Gareth Bale will be available to play at the 2012 Olympic Games in London for the Great Britain team are becoming increasingly likely, as those opposing such a venture admit th [...]

Posted On : Dec, 28 2010 | Comments : 0

London 2012 Olympics: Great Britain's medal chances boosted ...

The 22 year-old, who finished sixth at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin with a lifetime best of 6.71 metres, is eligible to represent Britain with immediate effect after her transfer of allegiance was approved by the International [...]

Posted On : Nov, 25 2010 | Comments : 0

Tottenham's Harry Redknapp eyes London 2012 Olympics role wi...

Reports suggest that the Tottenham manager and England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce are the favourites to lead what would be an English-only side at the London Games. Redknapp, who is also favourite to succeed Fabio Capello as E [...]

Posted On : Nov, 09 2010 | Comments : 0

Britain to suffer drop in visitors during London 2012 Olympi...

Although an estimated 320,000 spectators will come from overseas to attend Olympic events in July and August, this may not be enough to compensate for a bigger decline in tourist numbers elsewhere. Potential holidaymakers are expected to [...]

Posted On : Sep, 12 2010 | Comments : 0

Great Britain to be offered basketball place at 2012 Olympic...

World basketball chief Patrick Baumann has hinted that Great Britain will be given a place at the 2012 Olympics. British men's and women's teams have been preparing with no guarantee that they will compete.Baumann wants Britain t [...]

Posted On : Sep, 09 2010 | Comments : 0

2012 Olympics – Great Britain’s most stylish yet?

It’s no lie to say us British don’t always do well during sporting events (World Cup anyone?) but the Olympics have been a different story. We totally kicked butt in the 2008 Beijing Olympics, winning 19 gold medals, 13 silve [...]