Leading GB boxers visit ExCeL – London 2012 Boxing venue
Leading GB boxers including James DeGale today visited ExCeL London, one of London 2012’s key venues at Games time.
Netball seeks makeover to wow Olympic chiefs
Netball is hoping to follow the example of rugby sevens by campaigning for the inclusion of a cut-down, speeded-up version of the sport in the Olympics, overhauling its image and attempting to banish forever associations with airtex shirts, bibs and windblown playgrounds. A new version of the sport trialled earlier this month will be used [...]
BOA opposed to 2012 boxing switch
The British Olympic Association reveals its opposition to the idea of moving the 2012 Olympic boxing tournament to Wembley.
Women's boxing nod could give China three more golds (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)
China has high hopes of dominating women’s boxing at the 2012 Olympics after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) decided earlier this month to include it on the London programme.
British boxers ready for Worlds
The British Amateur Boxing Association (BABA) names a seven-man squad for the World Championships in Milan.
London 2012: Women's Boxing Approved (SkyNews via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
The IOC board have approved the inclusion of women’s boxing as an event in the London 2012 Olympics.
Women's boxing gets 2012 Games slot (AFP via Yahoo! UK & Ireland Sport)
The profile of women’s boxing received a huge boost here on Thursday when International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge announced that it would be an Olympic sport at the 2012 Games in London.
Women's boxing gains Olympic spot
Women boxers will get the chance to compete for gold at London 2012 after a decision by the International Olympic Committee.
IOC approves Women's Boxing for London 2012 Olympic Games
Women’s Boxing has been added to the London 2012 programme, as the International Olympic Committee approved several new events.
Women's boxing to make bow at 2012 Games (Reuters via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)
Women’s boxing will make its first appearance on the Olympic programme at the London 2012 Games, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Thursday.
