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Exclusive: London 2012 Olympic Stadium wrap will demonstrate Dow's true worth, insists vice-president
By Tom Degun
May 21 - George Hamilton, vice-president of Olympic Operations at Dow Chemical Company, has claimed that the highly anticipated London 2012 Olympic Stadium wrap will show what his organisation does best, following the negative publicity it has suffered due to protesters. Add new comment
Hollis Award vindicates BT's "adventurous" advertising strategies for London 2012, claims director
By Tom Degun
May 21 - Suzi Williams has declared that being named 2012 Sponsorship Personality of the Year at the prestigious Hollis Awards fully vindicates the risks taken in BT's London 2012 sponsorship programme.Ecuador and USA boxers dominate at London 2012 Olympic qualifying event in Rio de Janeiro
By Tom Degun
May 21 - Ecuador and the United States proved the dominate forces at the International Boxing Association (AIBA) American Olympic qualifying event in Rio de Janeiro that saw 38 fighters from ten different weight categories book their spots at London 2012.Exclusive: Summer Olympic federations to be given chance to vote for ASOIF IOC Executive Board member
By Tom Degun at the Sport Accord Convention in Québec City
May 20 - The Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) candidate for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board will be decided solely by the organisation's General Assembly here during SportAccord later this week after plans to put forward a single nominee were overruled.Spanish Prime Minister claims Madrid 2020 can revive country's worsening economy
By Duncan Mackay at the Sport Accord Convention in Québec City
May 20 - A successful bid from Madrid to host the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics will help revive the Spanish economy, the country's Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy has claimed despite the crisis there continuing to worsen.
WADA report high interest for revising World Anti-Doping Code
By David Owen
May 20 - The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has received more than 90 official submissions as part of the process of revising the World Anti-Doping Code, which provides the framework for harmonised anti-doping policies.
Wroclaw officially sign contract to host 2017 World Games
By David Gold at the Sport Accord Convention in Québec City.
May 20 - Wroclaw has officially signed an agreement to host the World Games in 2017 here on the eve of the Sport Accord Convention.
Exclusive: Hodgson's choice opens up London 2012 football road to Rio
By Alan Hubbard
May 20 - Rio Ferdinand, "gutted" at being omitted from England's UEFA European Championship squad by manager Roy Hodgson, is set to be thrown an international lifeline with a place in Britain's 2012 Olympic football team.Olympex 2012 exhibition to be held at the British Library
By Lauren Mattera
May 20 - A unique exhibition which brings to life the history, symbolism and personal stories through philatelic collections of individuals will be held by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the British Library, St Pancras from July 25 until September 9, it has been announced.More stories...
- Brazil turns to NBA stars in shoot for basketball glory at London 2012
- Boxing belle Marshall celebrates birthday as Britain's maiden female amateur world champion
- Sailing legend Ainslie kicks off Torch Relay from Land's End amid huge fanfare
- Generations For Peace founder Prince Feisal appointed to IOTF Board
- Wildflower meadows bring golden touch to London 2012 Olympic Park
- Marshall joins women's boxing team-mates in booking London 2012 berth
- Lee heads backroom trio aiding US' shot at Olympic archery medals
- Olympic Flame arrives in Britain as Princess Royal and Beckham greeted by cheering crowds
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Humanity serves as the heart and soul of the Olympics – which is why, John Carlos candidly reveals, he and US colleague Tommie Smith infamously raised the black-power salute on the podium at Mexico City 1968. David Owen reports 
