Olympics






Putin to visit Sochi to meet IOC Coordination Commission

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

October 12 - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is due to fly into here to meet the International Olympic Committee Coordination Commission led by Jean-Claude Killy who are beginning their fourth visit to inspect preparations for the 2014 Olympics and Paralympics.











London 2012 Olympic Park to be named after Queen

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

October 7 - The Olympic Park currently being built for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics will be named the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in honour of Britain's monarch, it was announced at a special ceremony here today.