By Emily GoddardJune 23 - With barely 400 days to go until the Opening Ceremony, new research has revealed a lacklustre welcome by Britain's young people to the hosting of the London 2012 Olympics, however, the prospect of the world's greatest Games coming to this country is inspiring them to take up sport.

staging any Olympic events.When London first won the rights to stage the Olympics, bid leader Sebastian Coe

down the country were doing similar, they were trying to tie two separate stories together.Sebastian Coe

research, even a scatter gun approach lacked aim.As part of our bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games, Coe

Sky failed to pick up on this.So when Coe said "our teams are preparing for 2012 and they will be of

Cue Hugh Robertson the Sport and Olympics Minister (pictured below right with Price and Coe) telling

Nevertheless, the panel were asked: "Should Coe speak out on legacy?"

If Seb Coe was driving back to his Surrey home late on Saturday night and had the car radio tuned to

But the volume of hostility towards Coe and the Games organisers was astounding.

fabulous, memorable experience, others will continue to see them as an unaffordable irritant.No doubt Coe

the final year of preparations.As I have said before, no-one has greater admiration than me for what Coe

As Coe knows only too well, the last lap will be the most hazardous, with himself and all at LOCOG under

By Duncan MackayJune 21 - The British Olympic Association (BOA) have sparked a row after claiming it has reached agreement for a Team GB side to compete in both the men's and women's football competitions at London 2012 with a controversial deal that leaves the way clear for players from all Home Countries, including Wales' Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale (pictured), to take part.

Millennium Stadium in Cardiff are due to host matches during the Olympics and London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe

By Duncan Mackay at Tate Britain in London June 21 - Twelve artists, including Tracey Emin and Martin Creed, will design a set of posters for the Olympic and Paralympic Games next summer, as Britain seeks to use the events to showcase its cultural heritage.

were unveiled for the first time here at a special ceremony attended by London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe

By Duncan MackayJune 20 - Annecy 2018 will go into next month's vote against rivals Munich and Pyeongchang with the official support of the French-speaking world after a motion was passed backing its bid to host the Winter Olympics and Paralympics.

funds to compete" claims Annecy 2018 chiefMay 2011: Exclusive - "You have to lobby until the very end" Coe

By Duncan MackayJune 20 - British Olympic Association (BOA) chief executive Andy Hunt has been accused of trying to hype-up expectations that a British team containing Scottish and Welsh players will take part in the London 2012 football tournament to try to help sell nearly two million tickets that are available for the event.

Hunt's comments coincided with London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe revealing that they still have 1.7

By Emily GoddardJune 19 - Gangneung, the coastal host city of the Pyeongchang 2018 bid, celebrated the thousand-year-old Dano folk festival and reaffirmed its committed support to the bid for the Winter Olympic and Paralympics.

starts now" claims Pyeongchang bid chiefMay 2011: Exclusive - "You have to lobby until the very end" Coe

By Duncan MackayJune 17 - A major sponsor of Pyeongchang 2018 has launched a new initiative to try to encourage support for the city's bid to host the Winter Olympics and Paralympics as the race enters the home straight.

starts now" claims Pyeongchang bid chiefMay 2011: Exclusive - "You have to lobby until the very end" Coe

By Duncan Mackay in LondonJune 17 - Nearly two thirds of the 1.9 million people who applied for London 2012 Olympics tickets missed out in the first round of sales, it has been revealed today.

people who have as yet been unsuccessful in that application are clearly disappointed," said Sebastian Coe

By Duncan MackayJune 16 - João Havelange (pictured), the former President of FIFA, is being investigated by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Ethics Commission over allegations made in a BBC Panorama programme that he received a $1 million bribe (£618,000), it was reported tonight.

Cover - FIFA has to realise it is not above the law if it is to restore its reputationJune 2011: Coe

By Duncan MackayJune 16 - Britain's swimmers, like Fran Halsall, are set to receive more tickets so their families can watch them compete at London 2012 after the British Olympic Association (BOA) and British Swimming announced they are dedicating a substantial part of their allocation of tickets to competitors.

people apply to watch Olympic 100 metres finalMay 2011: Schools urged to claim London 2012 tickets by Coe

Fort William where it chucked it down, and then started day three in the pouring rain to go up Glen Coe

By David GoldJune 14 - Half of Annecy's residents are against their candidacy to host the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics, according to a survey conducted by Opinion Way for ODS Radio, a local station.

funds to compete" claims Annecy 2018 chiefMay 2011: Exclusive - "You have to lobby until the very end" Coe

part of a new programme aiming to fulfil the legacy promise made by London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe