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Further blow to Northern Ireland Olympic ambitions
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July 29 - Northern Ireland's chances of playing any meaningful role in the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics have practically ended after it was revealed that a £40 million ($63 million) swimming pool in Bangor would not be opened in time for the Games.
London 2012 reveal details of Olympic lanes
July 29 - Special "Games Lanes" totalling near 60 miles will be introduced on key roads to speed athletes and officials to the 2012 London Olympics, plans launched today have shown.
Africa is 20 years away from hosting the Olympics, claims senior IOC member
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
July 28 - South Africa's hopes of hosting the 2020 Olympics have been dealt a severe blow by the most senior African member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Nawal El Moutawakel (pictured), who has claimed that it will be another 20 years before the continent is ready to host the Games.
Procter & Gamble sign $100 million sponsorship deal with IOC
By Duncan Mackay in LondonBritish Sports Internet Writer of the Year
July 28 - Procter & Gamble have officially signed a $100 million (£65 million) deal to become the 11th TOP sponsor of the International Olympic Committee in a far-reaching partnership that encompasses the next five Games, starting with London in 2012, it was announced here today.
Dame Kelly Holmes and Sebastian Coe praise Delhi preparations
By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year
July 28 - New Delhi's preparations for the Commonwealth Games have received a massive vote of confidence from Sebastian Coe, the chairman of London 2012, and Dame Kelly Holmes, the double Olympic champion, who were today briefed on the progress being made.
Munich 2018 bid given wings by Lufthansa
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July 28 - Lufthansa has christened one of its new A380 aircraft "Munich" to help promote the city's bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
Great White Hope delivers KO to British hopes
July 28 - French sprinting prodigy Christophe Lemaitre was crowned European 100 metres champion in Barcelona tonight as controversial British veteran Dwain Chambers struggled home in fifth place.
Medvedev orders corruption probe linked to Sochi 2014
July 28 - Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has ordered Prosecutor General Yury Chaika to investigate possible Kremlin corruption linked to the 2014 Sochi Olympics.
Leisel Jones aiming for history in London her mother reveals
July 28 - Leisel Jones has her sights set being the first Australian swimmer to compete in four Olympics, her mother revealed in London today.
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