London 2012 – Nuzman wants alternative events in 2016
Having spearheaded Rio’s successful bid to take the Olympics into South America, Carlos Nuzman wants to modernise the sports at Rio 2016.
Water flowing at London 2012 Canoe Slalom venue
Water is now flowing at the Lee Valley White Water Canoe Centre, the venue for the London 2012 Canoe Slalom events. The venue is on track to be completed later this year and will be the first brand new 2012 venue to be finished.
Starter pistol ban could hit 2012 hopes – official
Britain’s hopes of success in athletics events at the 2012 London Olympics could be hit by a ban on a popular starting pistol an official from the sport’s governing body said on Friday.
London 2012 – Weekends to stage free events
Most free events at the London 2012 Olympics – including the marathon, triathlon and cycling road races – will be staged at weekends.
London Olympics 2012: two years to go
Today marks two years until the start of London 2012. A breathtaking series of events are planned to mark the milestone, including the launch of a volunteering programme and the opening of the first official shop. Follow the thrills and spills here 3.54pm: Right, that’s it. Most of the activities celebrating the fact the games [...]
Merlyn Diamond, Namibia
Merlyn Diamond competes in the 100m and 200m track events and is one of Namibia’s rising athletics stars. She is mentored by Frankie Fredericks, Namibia’s Olympic sprinter. Merlyn is still at secondary school in Windhoek, Namibia’s capital, and also went to primary school in the city.
In pictures: School Report 2012
Young people are being given the chance to report on a host of events connected with the 2012 Olympics for the BBC.
Israel's abuse of Palestinians makes it a rogue state | Letters
Nick Cohen condemns Hamas, but ignores the besetting sins of Israel While agreeing with Nick Cohen on many issues, I am always baffled by his pro-Israeli stance (“Sympathise with Israel, but not the blockade” Comment). He goes on about Ba’athists or Iran or Islamists, as if their existence justifies any action of Israel’s. He decries [...]
London 2012 and Glasgow 2014 to learn and share
London 2012 and Glasgow 2014 have made an agreement to work together to maximise benefits of hosting major sporting events.
Second London 2012 venue completed on time and on budget
The enhanced facilities for Rowing and Canoe Sprint events during the London 2012 Games have been completed on time and on budget.
