Here come the girls

Buzz grows around women’s boxing after Olympic decision

Jonas and Smith shine in finals

Britain’s amateur women’s boxers impress at the ABAE finals with wins for Natasha Jonas and Nina Smith.

Schools and colleges from across the UK win a visit to the London 2012 Olympic Park

60 schools and colleges from across the UK have visited the London 2012 Olympic Park after winning the opportunity in a prize draw. The prize draw was a reward for joining the London 2012 Get Set network, which is made up of schools across the UK that have demonstrated a commitment to the Olympic and [...]

Danny Boyle lined up to direct 2012 Olympics opening ceremony

When the Chinese film director Zhang Yimou was enlisted to orchestrate the inaugural ceremony of the Beijing Olympics, the world waited with excitement and later praised the breathtaking results.

Coventry to host football at London 2012

• Sky Blues’ ground to be renamed City of Coventry Stadium • ‘This is a great honour and we are proud to be involved’ Coventry City’s Ricoh Arena has been chosen as the Midlands venue to host football at the 2012 Olympic Games. The announcement comes after Villa Park was ruled out due to planned [...]

Statement on Olympic Park wind turbine

The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) today announced that following an extensive process of research and industry engagement, the decision has been taken not to deliver a wind turbine on the Olympic Park site.

Olympics-London 2012 tournament soccer sent to Coventry

The Ricoh stadium, home to England’s second-tier Coventry City, will be used to stage games at the 2012 Olympics, organisers said on Thursday.

Olympics-London to put cash before flash, says Coe

The 2012 London Olympics are financially robust and have the full backing of Britain’s new government, according to Games chief Sebastian Coe.

London 2012 Olympics: IOC hit four countries with ticket punishment after breaching rules

Four countries will have reduced ticket allocations for London 2012 after breaching IOC rules in selling tickets for Vancouver Winter Games.

London 2012 Olympics: Great Britain Basketball seeking permanent home option

Great Britain Basketball has opted out of bidding for the temporary arena which will house the London 2012 Olympic Games basketball tournament.