James Diamond

Prior to joining insidethegames.biz in June 2018, James worked as a broadcast journalist at Celador Radio in Bristol, where he read the drivetime news across seven stations in the South West of England. He graduated from the University of Exeter in 2016 with a 2:1 in History, before completing a Masters in Broadcast Journalism at Salford University. James’ passion lies in sport. He has a golf handicap of nine, is a qualified windsurfing instructor, regularly plays hockey and tennis and has previously competed in the long jump at a national level. His first trip with insidethegames.biz was to cover IOC Executive Board meetings in Lausanne, while he has since covered the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta and Palembang.

Several British athletes to receive Olympic Solidarity Funding in build-up to Tokyo 2020

The British Olympic Association (BOA) has teamed up with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Olympic Solidarity to give several athletes monthly bursaries of $400 (£300/€350) in the build-up to Tokyo 2020.

Primary school gets involved in Samoa 2019 preparations as part of Government programme

A primary school on the island of Savai’i – which is set to host boxing action at the Samoa 2019 Pacific Games – has been taking part in outdoor activities as part of a schools programme for the Games organised by the Samoan Ministry of Education, Sports and Culture.

Teenage sensation Sildaru dominates women's slopestyle qualifying at FIS World Junior Freestyle Skiing Championship

Estonia’s freestyle skiing sensation Kelly Sildaru comfortably topped women’s slopestyle qualifying today at the International Ski Federation World Junior Freestyle Skiing Championship event in Klaeppen in Sweden.

Middle-distance runner Roeger aiming for gold at World Para Marathon Championships

Australia’s Para athlete Michael Roeger – best known for middle-distance running – says he is aiming for gold at the World Marathon Championships in London this month on what will be his second appearance over the distance.

Scotland Rugby League appoint new development officer

Scotland Rugby League (SRL) has appointed a new development officer on a full-time basis.

Belgium punch above their weight again in FIH Women's Pro League

Belgium’s women moved into third in the International Hockey Federation Pro League standings with a 4-1 victory over China in Brussels today.

Reigning champions Belgium among teams set to compete at Beach Korfball World Cup

Belgium are among eight countries set to compete in the International Korfball Federation (IKF) Beach Korfball World Cup (Europe) in July.

IWBF releases full schedule for Women’s Under-25 World Championship

The International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) has released the schedule for the Women’s Under-25 World Championship in Thailand.

Ghana Olympic Committee President blames "over-focus" on bad news stories for lack of funding in African sport

Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) President Ben Nunoo Mensah has blamed an “over-focus” on negative news stories for a lack of funding across African sport.

United World Wrestling releases schedule for 2019 World Championships

United World Wrestling (UWW) has released the schedule for this year’s Senior World Wrestling Championships, due to go ahead in Kazakhstan’s capital Nur-Sultan.

Former South Africa cricketer killed in car accident

Former South Africa all-rounder Elriesa Theunissen-Fourie has been killed in a car accident at the age of 25, Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed.

Malaysian golfer found dead in hotel room during PGA Tour Series-China event

A Malaysian golfer has been found dead in his hotel room during a Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Tour Series-China event.

Taekwondo Canada opens nominations for 2019 Board elections

Elections are coming up for Taekwondo Canada’s Board of Directors and the governing body has asked members to put themselves forward as candidates.

Ko leads ANA Inspiration by one with 18 holes to play

South Korea’s Ko Jin-young leads the ANA Inspiration by one shot with a round to go after shooting a four-under-par 68 today at Mission Hills Country Club.

Canada to face Sweden yet again in Men's World Curling Championship final

Canada will face defending champions Sweden for the world title once again after those sides won their respective semi-finals at the Men’s World Curling Championships in Lethbridge today.

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When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Boléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford. Crawford, who had played Frank Spencer in British sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and the title role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, had become a mentor to the pair in 1981 and went on to help them create their Olympic routine. Crawford said he “taught them how to act". He was present with their trainer Betty Callaway at the ringside at Sarajevo as they created one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.

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