Olympics


British London 2012 hopefuls to receive free hotel rooms

By Tom Degun in London

Holiday Inn logoNovember 16 - Hotel chain Holiday Inn have today introduced a programme offering 1,500 free nights to 50 emerging and established British athletes including Olympic champions such Rebecca Adlington, Tim Brabants, Victoria Pendleton and Christine Ohuruogu as they prepare for the London 2012 Games.


Robertson launches new £135 million London 2012 legacy scheme

By Tom Degun in London

Games_People_Play_logoNovember 15 - Sports Minister Hugh Robertson has revealed his delight at unveiling a new London 2012 mass participation legacy programme here at Little Venice Sports Centre here today which sees £135 million ($217 million) of National Lottery money invested which, he claims, will create a tangible legacy from the Olympic and Paralympic Games.






West Ham and Tottenham shortlisted for Olympic Stadium

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

Olympic Stadium with view of river July 30 2010November 12 - The Olympic Park Legacy Company (OPLC) will enter into final negotiations with two major bidders to take over the Olympic Stadium after London 2012 – a consortium led by Tottenham Hotspur with AEG and a consortium of West Ham United and the London Borough of Newham, it announced today.