Don Porter: The Olympics is the pinnacle for softball

 

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By Don Porter - 1 April 2009
 

Everyone on the International Softball Federation team was truly delighted by the interest shown by convention delegates and the international media covering an event that helps shape the agenda for world sport.

 

Martin Gillingham: The Englishman causing a backlash against South Africa in London


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By Martin Gillingham - 25 March 2009 

 In 2004, a bunch of South Africans waving wads of cash and fronted by the jaunty former Springbok captain Bobby Skinstad arrived on our shores telling all ‘n sundry they were preparing to take English rugby by storm and set up a team under the working title London Tribe. 
 

Dame Kelly Holmes: Crossing the void


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Nothing, but nothing, will ever compare with the nerves and excitement I felt when I stood on the start line of my Olympic finals. But today, as I host the first of my new Trust's events for retiring athletes I do feel a certain sense of anticipation.


Paul Gains: Canada aims to top the medals table in Vancouver


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With less than a year until the opening of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver-Whistler the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) is sticking by its ambitious goal of topping the medal table.

 

Duncan Mackay: I have been here before

 

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By Duncan Mackay - 21 March 2009
 

I am currently in Berlin covering the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Council meeting, which is being held in the Inter Continental hotel and its feels like I have been transported back in time.

 

David Sparkes: We will do all we can to get water polo to London 2012

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Recent cutbacks at UK Sport have meant there is a massive financial hole to fill if Britain is to qualify two teams for the water polo tournament at the London 2012 Olympics.

 

Sebastian Coe: Investing in success

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Just over a year on from the launch of the London 2012 Business Network the economic benefits generated by the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games speak for themselves.

 

Mike Rowbottom: Squash cannot afford to miss out on the Olympics again

 

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By Mike Rowbottom - 18 March 2009
 

For those backing the seven sports seeking a way into the Olympics, these are nervy days.
 

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