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New Munich 2018 sponsor underlines green credentials

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

May 31 - BayWa AG, the energy, agriculture and construction group with strong ties to Bavaria and a global reputation for expertise in sustainability and renewable energies, was today unveiled as the latest sponsor of Munich's bid to host the 2018 Olympics and Paralympics.


Annecy 2018 signs up another sponsor

May 26 - The strong corporate backing for Annecy's bid to host the 2018 Olympics and Paralympics has been underlined with the signing of Compagnie Nationale du Rhône (CNR), a hydropower electricity company, as its latest official partner.

Europe's richest man to sponsor London 2012

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

May 25 - ArcelorMittal, the largest steel company in the world, which is owned by Europe's richest man Lakshmi Mittal (pictured left), has today been confirmed as the latest Tier Two sponsor of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics and the "Official Steel Supporter" of the Games.


Eurostar latest London 2012 sponsor

By Duncan Mackay in London
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

May 12 - Eurostar were today unveiled as the 30th domestic sponsor of London 2012 at a special ceremony at St Pancras here today attended by double Olympic gold medallists Sebastian Coe and Dame Kelly Holmes.






Now Lee Kun-hee restored to lead role at Olympic sponsor

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

March 25 - Lee Kun-hee (pictured), the convicted South Korean criminal who last month had his membership of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) restored, has completed his remarkable rehabilitation by returning to a leading role in Samsung as head of its electronics division.