Olympics


New agreements strengthen UK Anti-Doping powers

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
 
September 1 - UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) has agreed to share information with Government agencies to help stop the supply and trafficking of prohibited substances in the build-up to the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, they have announced.





Russians invited to vote for Sochi 2014 mascot

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

September 1 - A Eurovision Song Contest-style competition to design the mascots for the 2014 Sochi Olympics and find a successor to the much-loved Misha the Bear, who was the symbol of the 1980 Games in Moscow, was launched today.




British Business Secretary hoping to take advantage of Rio 2016

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

August 30 - Britain's Secretary of State for Business Vince Cable (pictured) is to lead a delegation this week of more than 25 leading UK companies to Brazil, in the first Ministerial visit between the countries since the UK elections in May, and the Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics will be a major topic of discussion.




IAAF chief Diack happy with West Ham Stadium solution

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

August 30 -Sebastian Coe's successful long-running battle to ensure that whoever takes over the Olympic Stadium after London 2012 retains the athletics track has been hailed by Lamine Diack, the President of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF).

Annecy 2018 strengthens international team with top diplomat

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

August 27 - Top diplomat Michèle Ramis has been appointed to a key role with the international relations team campaigning for Annecy to be awarded the 2018 Olympics and Paralympics as the French city steps up its efforts to make up lost ground on rivals Munich and Pyeongchang. 



British team leader delighted with Singapore performance

By Tom Degun in Singapore

August 27 - Team GB Chef de Mission Jan Paterson today expressed her delight with Britain’s performance at the inaugural Summer Youth Olympic Games here as the 39 athletes picked up an impressive haul of 13 medals, five of which are gold, including one for taekwondo player Jade Jones (pictured).