November 29 - Eleanor Simmonds (pictured) tonight claimed the gold medal in the 400 metres freestyle at the IPC World Short Course Championships in Rio de Janiero as Britain won one gold and two bronze medals.
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November 28 - London 2012 and international officials have praised the Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy (WPNSA) since the award winning venue’s official construction completion 12 months ago.
By Tom Degun
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November 26 – Sarah Storey (pictured), the seven-time Paralympic gold medallist, will attempt one of the world's most spectacular cycling challenges, the Deloitte Ride Across Britain, which was launched earlier this year, to help raise money for British athletes competing in London 2012.
November 25 - Sochi, the host city for Russia’s first ever Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in 2014, will stage the 2012 Peace and Sport International Forum, it was announced today.
By Duncan Mackay
November 25 - The doping row that is threatening to divide equestrian took another twist today when Aachen, the world's most prestigious horse show, announced that next year's event will continue to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to drugs.
November 24 - A range of temporary measures designed to keep passengers moving at West Ham station during the London 2012 Games have been given planning permission, the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) announced today.
By Duncan Mackay
November 24 - The debate over the future of the Olympic Stadium being built for the 2012 Games is set to explode again if, as expected, it is included on Thursday among four grounds in London to be used if England are awarded the 2018 World Cup.
November 23 - Lars Humer (pictured) has opted to move from his position as head coach of Britain's disability team to become assistant coach at the Intensive Training Centre (ITC) in Stockport, it was announced today.
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November 23 - Final details of a legal agreement have been worked out between London 2012 and the Salvation Army for the Olympic mountain biking course in Hadleigh so that final planning can begin.
By Duncan Mackay
November 23 - London 2012 remains on time and within budget, new official data published today by the Government and Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) claimed.
By Duncan Mackay
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November 22 - Charity Mencap have hailed the decision to allow athletes with an intellectual disability (ID athletes) to compete in the London 2012 Paralympics but warned that without funding British athletes will struggle to take part in the Games.
By Tom Degun
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November 21 - The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) will re-admit athletes with an intellectual disability (ID Athletes) back into the Paralympic Games for London 2012 it was announced today at the General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur.
November 21 - Sir Philip Craven will be re-elected unopposed as president of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) today after no challenger came forward to contest the election.
By Duncan Mackay
November 19 - A major new row over doping in equestrian has erupted after Sven Holmberg (pictured middle), the vice-president of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), criticised the adoption of a new anti-doping programme that allows the controlled use of the controversial anti-inflammatory phenylbutazone, which was banned 20 years ago.
By Tom Degun
November 18 - On the day London 2012 launched its multi-million pound automobile deal with BMW, Mayor Boris Johnson announced he is due to meet International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge to discuss the possibility of VIPs using public transport.
Canadian show jumper Ian Millar holds the record for the most Olympic appearances by an athlete in any sport. When he competed at London 2012 at the age of 65 it was the tenth time he had competed in the Games since making his debut 30 years earlier at Munich 1972. He had won his only Olympic medal at Beijing 2008 when he was part of Canada’s team that took silver in the team jumping event. Millar won a gold medal in the Pan American Games team jumping event at Toronto 2015. He announced his retirement in 2019.
Commonwealth Games England - Media and Communications Executive - London, United Kingdom
The Media and Communications Executive will work closely with CGE’s Media and Communications Manager to support the delivery of the organisation’s communications strategy. They will assist on the delivery of CGE’s external communication through media outlets and digital platforms with an aim to share our values, athlete stories and celebrate success to inspire the nation.
As the International Ice Hockey Federation prepares to decide whether Belarus remains a co-host of its World Championship later this year, Philip Barker recalls other occasions where human rights has been a key topic in the build-up to a country staging a major sports event.
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