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5 October 6:11:42 AM |
Women will box at the 2012 Olympics, so in Afghanistan potential competitors are training wearing Islamic dress. More at TimesOnline. TimesOnline |
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28 September 10:58:53 AM |
Paralympics GB is holding trials for 70 athletes who hope to represent Great Britain at the 2012 Paralympics. The aim is to "unearth some competitors who can boost Britain's medal haul in 2012..." More at The Telegraph. Evening Standard |
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24 September 11:16:48 AM |
Damon Albarn is reported to be in the running "to be the artistic director of the London Olympics opening ceremony in 2012." More at NME. NME.com |
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19 September 10:17:27 AM |
'Get Set' is the official education programme for London 2012. It is being used by schools and colleges to involve "children and young people in the excitement and inspiration of the Games." Get Set |
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1 September 11:05:29 AM |
Debden House (www.debdenhouse.com) will provide camping facilities for the 2012 Olympics. It is located 20 minutes by coach from the stadium. Families will pay £17.50 per night. More in the Evening Standard. Evening Standard |
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25 August 11:04:09 AM |
The first 10 of 30 stamps showcasing Olympic and Paralympic sports at the London 2012 Games have been revealed by Royal Mail and will be on sale on October 22. Check out the designs in The Guardian. The Guardian |
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24 August 11:34:35 AM |
Stephen Daldry, director of both stage and screen productions of 'Billy Elliot', has been "put forward to mastermind the opening and closing ceremonies for the 2012 Olympics." More at TimesOnline. TimesOnline |
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24 August 11:05:40 AM |
Disabled spectators attending the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics are likely to encounter a shortage of suitable accommodation, according to the Evening Standard. Evening Standard |
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16 August 10:04:12 AM |
"Women's boxing: Britain's Savannah Marshall set for stardom at London 2012" - more in The Telegraph Daily Telegraph |
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16 August 10:03:19 AM |
Statement from the IOC - "Women’s boxing makes its Olympic debut with three new events agreed for 2012. The 11 current men’s boxing events will be replaced by 10 men’s and three women’s events." Comment from Frank Warren and Don King in The Telegraph. Daily Telegraph |
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16 August 10:02:16 AM |
Changes for London approved by the IOC Executive Board will effect boxing, canoeing, modern pentathlon and handball. The EB will make a decision about the inclusion of a tennis mixed-doubles event in December. International Olympic Committee |
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