GB tipped to shine at 2012 Games

Paralympic legend Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson believes a top three finish for Great Britain at the 2012 Games would be a major achievement.

King rests Imperial Cavalier for Burghley

Olympic silver medallist Mary King will be ready for the Burghley Horse Trials despite the World Equestrian Games looming on the horizon.

Melia excited by Olympic prospect

Birmingham-based fencer Rhys Melia believes he is in a good position to reach the 2012 Olympics.

Butterflies and bees already buzzing around the Olympic Park

A golden meadow of wild flowers is already blooming around the Olympic Stadium, two years before the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games come to a close

After 12 days of world-class sporting competition and cultural and educational activities, the inaugural Youth Olympic Games have come to an end in Singapore.

GB 'edge closer' to Olympic spots

Great Britain’s bid to compete at London 2012 has taken a "substantial step" with European qualification, says the sport’s governing body.

Wales name 'strongest' pool team

David Davies and Jazz Carlin spearhead Wales’ swimming team at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in India.

Somerset shooter aiming for gold

Somerset clay pigeon shooter Abbey Burton has set her sights high for London 2012.

Indian shooting star going for gold again

Abhinav Bindra says he’ll never stop trying to repeat his feat in winning a gold medal in Beijing.

Hazel hopes for Delhi springboard

Cambridgeshire athlete Louise Hazel believes the Commonwealth Games in Delhi will provide an ideal test ahead of London 2012.