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GB receive quintessentially British welcome to London 2012 Paralympic Village

  • London 2012 Paralympics

By David Gold at the Paralympic Village in LondonAugust 28 - ParalympicsGB have been given a warm welcome into the Paralympic Village with a performance from the National Youth Theatre which celebrated the country's proud heritage.

The 301-strong team, led into the Village Plaza by Chef de Mission Craig Hunter, were given a lively

diversity," Paul Roseby, the artistic director of the National Youth Theatre and the director of the Team

Every member of my village team will do what it takes to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable, and

We had virtually all of our team present – that was a special and quite unique moment."

I have heard nothing but the athletes saying 'It is the best Team Welcome Ceremony ever'."



Games Makers role in London 2012 victory parade revealed

  • London 2012

military and other key contributors to London 2012 will be given reserved seating for the finale of the Team

GB and ParalympicsGB victory parade through the streets of the capital on September 10, it was announced

These will include 14,000 volunteers, members of the blue light services, military personnel, Team GB

organised by sport so that London 2012 medal winners appear throughout the length of the parade.Members of Team

GB are cheered and welcomed back from Beijing 2008The parade will begin at Mansion House in the City

lauded, no achievements more celebrated, and no nation more passionately proud than at the Our Greatest Team

GB and ParalympicsGB London 2012 victory paradeAugust 2012: Team GB and ParalympicsGB set for London


ParalympicsGB and Team GB victory parade details announced

  • London 2012 Paralympics

contributors to London 2012 will be given reserved seating for the finale of the ParalympicsGB and Team

GB victory parade through the streets of the capital on September 10, it was announced today.

These will include 14,000 volunteers, members of the blue light services, military personnel, Team GB

lauded, no achievements more celebrated, and no nation more passionately proud than at the Our Greatest Team


Farah enjoys "Mo Mania" as he wins two miles in Birmingham

  • Athletics

By Duncan MackayAugust 26 - Britain's Mo Farah revelled in his first taste of "Mo Mania" on his return to action at the Aviva Birmingham Grand Prix at the Alexander Stadium today. 

and was begged by hoards of screaming fans for autographs by the track.A "wicker" Mo Farah in full Team

GB kit doing the Mobot dominated Alexander Stadium in Birmingham todayTributes to the man could be seen

around the stadium, including a wicker Farah, in full Team GB kit and in his trademark Mobot celebration


Brownlee the hero as Britain retains mixed relay world title

  • Triathlon

By Duncan MackayAugust 26 - Olympic bronze medallist Jonathan Brownlee's amazing August continued as he today helped Britain defend its International Triathlon Union (ITU) Mixed Relay World Championship title in tough wet conditions in Stockholm today.

Brownlee took the lead in dramatic fashion on the first lap of the bike and stormed home to help his team

win in an overall time of 1 hour 26min 48sec.France's team of Jessica Harrison, Tony Moulai

Razarenova and Alexander Bryukhankov claimed bronze.Brownlee was the only member of the team

"It's great to be part of the Team GB again, to only have two World Relay Championships and to be part

They were followed by Japan, Germany's first team, France and Spain, with Britain back in 14th place


Royal Artillery Barracks feted as "iconic shooting venue" by ISSF President

  • Shooting

By Duncan Mackay at the Main Press Centre on the Olympic Park in LondonAugust 25 - Shooting has become the latest international federation to praise London 2012 for how well it presented its sport during the Olympics.

and scores at London 2012July 2012: Chinese shooter wins first gold medal of London 2012July 2012: Team

GB leader hopes to fire shooting into spotlight at London 2012


ParalympicsGB star lights up Heathrow Airport

  • Sponsor News

By Tom DegunAugust 23 - British Airways, the Official Airline of London 2012, have created a giant projection of T54 wheelchair racing star Shelly Woods at Heathrow Airport where it has been seen by the vast majority of international athletes attending the Paralympic Games.

support from the home crowd at the Olympic Games was absolutely terrific and really helped to spur Team

GB on to glory."


ParalympicsGB star lights up Heathrow Airport

  • London 2012 Paralympics

By Tom Degun at the Main Press Centre on the Olympic Park in LondonAugust 23 - British Airways, the Official Airline of London 2012, have created a giant projection of T54 wheelchair racing star Shelly Woods at Heathrow Airport where it has been seen by the vast majority of international athletes attending the Paralympic Games.

support from the home crowd at the Olympic Games was absolutely terrific and really helped to spur Team

GB on to glory."


Former Scottish Sports Minister tasked to boost cycling in Glasgow ahead of 2014 Commonwealth Games

  • Glasgow 2014

By Tom DegunAugust 23 - Glasgow City Council has appointed former Scottish Sports Minister Frank McAveety to boost cycling in the city ahead of the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

following Britain's success at elite level which this year saw Bradley Wiggins win the Tour de France and Team

GB take an astonishing 12 medals at the London 2012 Olympics, eight of which were gold.There is particular


First event at Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome sells out in 25 minutes

  • Cycling

By Tom DegunAugust 22 -The first event at the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome this November has sold out completely in just 25 minutes despite organisers increasing seating capacity due to demand.

sale at 11am today.It comes following Britain's success in cycling at the London 2012 Olympics where Team

GB won an astonishing 12 medals, eight of which were gold."

sporting events," said the Executive Member for the Commonwealth Games Councillor Archie Graham.Team GB

year-old revealed he is taking a short break after securing two London 2012 gold medals in the keirin and team


Sports venues to receive sand from Olympic beach volleyball courts

  • Volleyball

By David GoldAugust 22 - Sand from the temporary beach volleyball courts at Horse Guards Parade (pictured top) in London used for the Olympics is being sent to sports venues across the capital and the surrounding region.

Team GB beach volleyball stars Shauna Mullin (left) and Zara Dampney promote the Go Spike campaignThe


Games Makers, military and other volunteers to be "represented" in London 2012 victory parade

  • London 2012

By Tom Degun in LondonAugust 20 - Games Makers, the military and other volunteers involved in the Olympic and Paralympic Games will be represented in the special athletes' victory parade through the streets of London on September 10, the Mayor's Office has confirmed.

Team London Ambassadors, Games Makers and other volunteers will be represented at the celebrations on

victory parade, bottom of our agenda, says Paralympic chief August 2012: Timings revealed for Team

GB and ParalympicsGB London 2012 victory paradeAugust 2012: Team GB and ParalympicsGB set for London


Diver Daley is acclaimed as social media champion of London 2012

  • London 2012

By Stuart NewmanAugust 20 - Tom Daley may have won bronze in the diving pool at London 2012 but he also landed a lesser known gold medal – in the social media Olympics.

one million Facebook fans, and Phelps one million Twitter followers and 820,000 Facebook fans.Daley's Team

GB squad had reason to celebrate after also picking up a virtual gold for social media's most popular

team, thanks to 365,000 Twitter followers and 840,000 Facebook fans.Team GB's medallists were responsible