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Scottish Ministers told Atos are "contract killers" as Glasgow 2014 urged to end sponsorship

  • Glasgow 2014

By Gary AndersonMarch 18 - Atos, a leading sponsor of Glasgow 2014, are "contract killers", Scottish Ministers were told today and heard calls for Commonwealth Games organisers to drop the company because they are "not fit" to be associated with the event.

Atos' involvement at the last Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, both London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe


Lee Valley Velo Park opens to begin embracing elite and recreational riders

  • Cycling

By Nick ButlerMarch 12 - Lee Valley Velo Park, the scene of many of Britain's greatest moments during London 2012, has re-opened today.

Regional Park Authority, which owns and runs Lee Valley VeloPark, former London 2012 chief Sebastian Coe

In particular Coe, who is also chairman of the British Olympic Association (BOA), outlined how "the opening



Glasgow 2014 urges fans to sport their trainers on Commonwealth Day

  • Glasgow 2014

By Gary AndersonMarch 3 - Glasgow 2014 organisers are calling on all young fans across the United Kingdom to get out and support the build-up to this year's Commonwealth Games by wearing their trainers on Commonwealth Day next Monday (March 10).

quarters of a million "sport their trainers" in support of Glasgow 2014March 2011: On your marks, get set, Coe


Exclusive: Coe leads tributes as Pascoe steps down as President of CSM

  • News

By Duncan MackayFebruary 27 - Alan Pascoe, vice-chairman of London's successful bid to host the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics and a pioneer in the sports marketing industry, is stepping down from his role as President of CSM, it was announced today.

In his previous role as executive chairman of CSM, Pascoe was instrumental in persuading Sebastian Coe

in London's successful bid to host the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, working closely with Sebastian Coe

Contact the writer of this story at [email protected] storiesDecember 2012: Coe

to replace Pascoe as chairman of CSM next monthOctober 2012: Chime to take over Coe consultancy firm



Cycling supremo Brailsford to inspire England squad ahead of World Cup

  • Football

By Gary AndersonFebruary 24 - British Cycling's performance director Sir Dave Brailsford has been enlisted by England manager Roy Hodgson to help instil a winning mentality in his squad ahead of this year's FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

also believed to be seeking the assistance of double Olympic champion and London 2012 chief Sebastian Coe


Sochi 2014: Report February 24

  • Live

.- British Olympic Association chairman Sebastian Coe congratulates the British team on their best medal


Laureus World Sports Award set for the Istana Budaya in Malaysia

  • News

By Paul OsborneFebruary 21 - The 2014 Laureus World Sports Award Ceremony will take place at the Istana Budaya in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on March 26, Edwin Moses, chairman of the Laureus World Sports Academy, announced today.

winners in each category.Previous winners of the Awards, over the 15 years, include Usain Bolt, Sebastian Coe


Chris Grant appointed new chief executive of Sported Foundation

  • News

By Gary AndersonFebruary 7 - The Sported Foundation has announced Chris Grant has been appointed as its new chief executive replacing the outgoing Adam Parr, who is set to pursue other career opportunities.

2012 can help the UK sports sector through economic difficulties, says Sir KeithJune 2011: Sebastian Coe


London 2012 legacy sees £750 million boost for primary school sport in UK

  • London 2012

Emily GoddardFebruary 6 - British Prime Minister David Cameron today guaranteed funding of £150 million ($246 million/€180,000) a year for primary school sport until 2020 to secure the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic legacy.

Prime Minister's Olympic and Paralympic Legacy Ambassador and former London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe

their teaching workforce" to develop a rounded PE, physical activity and wellbeing strategy.Sebastian Coe


Sochi 2014: Report February 6

  • Sochi 2014 Olympic Games Live Blogs

The Fall, Mark E Smith.Coe praises "great atmosphere" in SochiFormer London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe

with the Olympic Torch in Sochi ©Twitter14:21 Former London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe, here in his


Tokyo 2020 officials not too old, claims executive director

  • Tokyo 2020

By Nick Butler in Japan House at the Olympic Park in SochiFebruary 5 - Executive officer of Tokyo 2020 Makoto Saika has "no concerns" about the old age of the Organising Committee members and remains confident that the bid team will "represent all people".

ages will be 159.This comes in contrast with the situation at the London 2012 where chairman Sebastian Coe


Olympic rowing gold medallist Grainger set to take on London Marathon

  • Rowing

 By Gary AndersonJanuary 31 - Britain's Olympic gold medal-winning rower Katherine Grainger is set to pound the streets at this year's Virgin London Marathon after it was announced she will be tackling the 26.2-mile course for the International Inspiration charity.

International Inspiration is privileged to have a trustee of Katherine's standing," said Coe."


British Government funding gay rights campaigners in Russia

  • Sochi 2014

By Nick ButlerJanuary 30 - Extra funding is being provided by the British Government for gay rights campaigners in Russia ahead of next week's Olympic Games in Sochi, Women and Equalities Minister Maria Miller has revealed.

Sebastian Coe.Along with Maria Miller and Helen Grant, the British delegation will include Sebastian Coe