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Geoff Berkeley is the chief senior reporter at insidethegames.biz. After joining Midlands-based newspaper publisher Bullivant Media in 2011, Geoff rose through the ranks to become editor of the Malvern Observer and sports editor of several other weekly titles. He then went on to be appointed as the Worcester Warriors correspondent for the Worcester News where he was nominated for Sports Journalist of the Year at the Midlands Media Awards in 2016 and 2017. He also had a spell at Sportsbeat in 2020.

Brignone becomes Alpine combined world champion as Shiffrin makes late error

Italy's Federica Brignone claimed her first major title with victory in the women's Alpine combined on the opening day of the International Ski and Snowboard Federation Alpine Ski World Championships in French resort Corchevel Meribel.

AOC selects seven schools in New South Wales to be on "Olympic Pathway"

A group of seven schools in New South Wales (NSW) have been recognised by the Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) in a bid to boost the state’s efforts to create future generations of Olympians and Paralympians.

World Sailing vows to continue bidding for Paralympic reinstatement after Los Angeles 2028 snub

World Sailing has pledged its commitment to continue supporting a return to the Paralympic Games after failing to secure the sport’s place at Los Angeles 2028.

Hašek slams NHL for appearance of Russian star's son in Breakaway Challenge

Czech Republic Olympic ice hockey gold medallist Dominik Hašek has launched a scathing attack of the National Hockey League (NHL) for allowing Russian star Alex Ovechkin’s son to participate in its All Stars Skills Competition.

ICF hails British Canoeing's "ambitious" environmental sustainability strategy

British Canoeing has been praised by the International Canoe Federation (ICF) for "showing the way" in the fight against climate change after releasing its "ambitious" environmental sustainability strategic plan.

NHL insists demands must be met for players to compete at Milan Cortina 2026

National Hockey League (NHL) commissioner Gary Bettman has warned the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) that "certain things are going to have to be done" to ensure its players compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Kazakhstan sign four-year deal to host IJF Grand Slam

Kazakhstan has secured a new contract to stage International Judo Federation (IJF) Grand Slams for the next four years.

Exclusive: FIE accused of breaching ethics rules over attempts to silence opposition to awarding major event to Saudi Arabia

The International Fencing Federation (FIE) has been accused of breaching ethics rules after attempts were made to silence a Swedish official when raising concerns over the awarding of the 2024 Cadet and Junior World Championships to Saudi Arabia.

World's first flying racing cars being tested in Australia with eye on Brisbane 2032

Flying Airspeeder race cars are being trialled in the desert as Australian technology companies aim to play a part in the Brisbane 2032 Olympics.

Austria and The Netherlands eye success at FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup

South Africa is set to stage the International Hockey Federation Indoor Hockey World Cup with Austria and The Netherlands favourites to claim the respective men's and women's crowns.

Germany and Italy claim doubles golds at FIL World Cup in Altenberg

Germany's Toni Eggert and Sascha Benecken and Italy's Andrea Vötter and Marion Oberhofer returned to winning ways after claiming the respective men's and women's doubles titles at the International Luge Federation World Cup event in Altenberg.

Beijing praised for creating sustainable legacy one year after Winter Olympics

Organisers of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics have been praised for creating a lasting impact in China and implementing technologies to help make winter sport more sustainable in the future one year after staging the Games.

Martinez named as French Rugby Federation Acting President to replace Laporte

Alexandre Martinez has been confirmed as Acting President of the embattled French Rugby Federation (FFR) after Bernard Laporte resigned following his corruption conviction.

Neuquén confirmed as host of this year’s UCI Pump Track World Championships

Neuquén in Argentina has been awarded the hosting rights for this year’s International Cycling Union (UCI) Pump Track World Championships.

Viacom18 seals broadcast rights for first season of India’s Premier Handball League

Viacom18 has secured the broadcast rights to show the inaugural season of the Indian Premier Handball League (PHL).

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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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