James Diamond

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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.

Serbia and Italy win gold at 2018 FIBA 3x3 World Cup

Serbia and Italy have each won gold in the in the men's and women's competitions respectively at the International Basketball Federation's 3x3 World Cup.

Cape Verde hosts masters degree as part of Olympic Solidarity programme

Cape Verde hosted the second module of an executive Masters degree in the management of sports organisations (MEMOS), as part of a programme run by the Olympic Solidarity Commission (OSC).

WBSC seminar held in Hong Kong to promote new Baseball5 format

The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) held a seminar in Hong Kong in a bid to further promote the Baseball5 discipline.

United World Wrestling announce mascot for World Championships in Budapest

The mascot for the 2018 United World Wrestling (UWW) World Championships in Budapest has been named.

US Paralympics train more swimming officials at education summit in Colorado

Volunteers from across the Americas travelled to Colorado for a Para-swimming Summit hosted by US Paralympics.

Xerox to provide all printing and scanning services at Glasgow 2018 European Championships

Xerox will provide all printing and scanning services at the Glasgow 2018 European Championships.

Secondary schools and Universities in New Zealand agree deal to improve sporting participation among school leavers

University and Tertiary Sport New Zealand (UTSNZ) has signed a three year agreement with the New Zealand Secondary Schools Sports Council (NZSSSC), to try and get more young people to stay in sport after leaving school.

Shanghai to host 2019 Asia Oceanic Ultimate and Guts Championships

The 2019 Asia Oceanic Ultimate and Guts Championships (AOUGC) will be held in Shanghai.

Mongolia continue great run as knock Russia out of FIBA 3x3 World Cup

Mongolia booked their place in the quarter-finals against the odds on day four of the International Basketball Federation's (FIBA) 3x3 World Cup in Bocaue in the Philippines.

Over 12,000 runners participate in first IAAF Run 24:1

More than 12,000 runners across the globe took part in the inaugural International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Run 24:1 event, it has been claimed.

Medals design for 2018 IWAS Youth World Games revealed with month to go

The medals design has been unveiled for this year's International Wheelchair and Amputee Sports Federation (IWAS) Youth World Games in Athlone in Ireland.

Dubai to host 2019 World Para Athletics Championships

Dubai in the United Arab Emirates will host next year's World Para Athletics Championships, it has been announced.

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