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BOA to give 5,000 Olympic tickets to aspiring British athletes

  • London 2012

By Tom DegunAugust 1 - The British Olympic Association (BOA) today revealed that it will give approximately 5,000 London 2012 Olympic tickets to promising British athletes and young people involved in Olympic sport development across the UK through the London 2012 Ticketshare scheme.

packages – it's a groundbreaking scheme and one we are very proud of," said London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe

matter for Finnish authorities, claims Robertson on European Olympic ticket sellers debacleJuly 2011: Coe



It's a matter for Finnish authorities, claims Robertson on European Olympic ticket sellers debacle

  • London 2012

By David GoldJuly 31 - Hugh Robertson, the Minister for Sport and the Olympics, has declined to comment on reports that an Olympic ticket seller in Finland was telling British customers asking for tickets in English that they were sold out, but allowing them to purchase the same seats when asking for them in Finnish.

Contact the writer of this story at [email protected] storiesJuly 2011: Coe vehemently



Johnson urges Boroughs to dress their best for London 2012 Games

  • London 2012

By Tom DegunJuly 31 - Mayor of London Boris Johnson has again called on the capital's Boroughs to embrace the London 2012 "Look" by dressing up their high streets, squares, parks and public spaces in the official colours and branding that will greet athletes and visitors next summer.

possible, giving them the time to plan and confirm budgets ahead of the Games next year," said Sebastian Coe



London will once again do the Olympic Movement proud states IOC President at special one year to go Trafalgar Square ceremony

  • London 2012

By Tom Degun in at Trafalgar Square in LondonJuly 27 - International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge has predicted here at a special ceremony that London will once again do the Olympic Movement proud when it becomes the first city to host the Olympic Games three times exactly one year from today.

the special one year to go ceremony by Prime Minister David Cameron, London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe

After unveiling the medals that bought proceedings at Trafalgar Square to a close, Coe added: "There


Mike Rowbottom: Seb Coe's excuse may have been good, but he missed out by not taking dip in Olympic pool

  • Inside the Blogs

one point in my swim today, any lulled senses were swiftly sharpened by the vision of Lord Sebastian Coe

seating either side of them, the noise in this enclosed arena will reverberate with excitement.For Coe

Given that Coe found the president's input "reassuring", we must assume he was pleasantly surprised.In

Absolutely," replied Rogge, before moving smartly on.As I had caught the unexpected sight of Coe while

I've got the best excuse in the world," Coe replied. "I can't swim."You can't argue with that.




Favourites could crack under pressure at London 2012 predicts Jackson

  • London 2012

By David Gold at St Pancras International in LondonJuly 27 - Former world 110 metre hurdles champion Colin Jackson has warned that the favourites could crumble under the pressure of competing in the Olympics at London next year.

the 200 successful entrants travelled to London to be a part of today's event.Jackson and Sebastian Coe


Scotland in new London 2012 football row

  • London 2012

By David GoldJuly 27 - The 2012-13 Scottish football league season could be delayed by a clash with the London Olympic Games, it has been revealed.

Sebastian Coe, the London 2012 chairman, said in March that discussions would continue and a spokesman


Lloyds TSB and Absolute Radio team up to mark one year to go to London 2012 Olympics

  • Sponsor News

By Tom DegunJuly 27 - Lloyds TSB, the official banking and insurance partner of London 2012, has signed a deal with Absolute Radio for a one-day on-air promotion to mark the One Year to go Gountdown to the Olympics.

with key figures involved in preparations for the Olympics, including London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe


Aquatics Centre completion marks One Year to Go until London 2012

  • London 2012

By Duncan Mackay in London July 27 - A Year to Go until the start of the London 2012 Olympics will be marked today when the wave-shaped Aquatics Centre becomes the fifth and final permanent venue to be officially completed.

temporary venues constructed, and the athletes Village to be fitted out, but London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe

another step closer to the spectacular Olympic Park which will be host to world class sport in 2012," Coe


Athletics Canada selects Brunel University as London Games training camp

  • London 2012 Paralympics

By Tom DegunJuly 26 - Brunel University, one of Britain's leading universities for sport, has been chosen as the location of Athletics Canada's London 2012 Paralympic pre-Games training camp with the country's top athletes, including wheelchair racing star Josh Cassidy (pictured), set to complete their preparations for the event there.

The agreement also received a glowing endorsement from London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe."

This is great news for Brunel," said Coe."