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Government refuse to get involved in London 2012 cash row as Hemery compares it to a marriage dispute

  • London 2012

By Duncan Mackay in LondonMarch 29 - The Government have ruled out mediating in the cash row between the British Olympic Association (BOA) and London 2012, Sport and Olympics Minister Hugh Robertson announced following a meeting with the chairman Colin Moynihan (pictured) today.

increasingly isloating those that were formerly his closest allies, including London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe

We have for many years had a great relationship with LOCOG and Colin [Moynihan] and Seb [Coe, London

He vowed that the row would not hurt his friendship with Coe, whom he praised as a strong leader for

would have an impact on our relationship is something that I would not countenance," he said.Earlier, Coe


Woods praises London 2012 International Inspiration programme

  • Latest (Paralympics)

By Tom DegunMarch 27 - Four-time gold medal winning Paralympic swimmer Marc Woods has returned from Malaysia, where he saw how London 2012's International Inspiration programme is making a difference to the lives of children and young people in the country.

designed to inspire young people to 'choose sport' as part of the pledge made by London 2012 Sebastian Coe



Exclusive: London "would be a fantastic venue" for World Championships claims Coe

  • Athletics

2012 chairman and International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) vice-president Sebastian Coe

set to have an athletics legacy after the Games and therefore the capacity to host the competition, Coe

the 2017 World Athletics Championships but I think it's very important to bring the event to London," Coe

now targeting the 2017 World Championships as another major event to help raise its profile but while Coe

sport in developing countries, they also want to recognise the really solid markets for the sport," Coe

venue.But with West Ham and Newham Council set to take over the stadium and retain the athletics track, Coe


Exclusive: FIFA vice-president determined to find solution to Team GB London 2012 row

  • Football

By Andrew Warshaw in ParisMarch 23 - Britain's new FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce says there is still time to persuade the four national Home Associations to provide players for a unified team at the 2012 London Olympics.

Charlton confident Home Countries will be part of British football team at London 2012January 2011: Coe


Coe lauds completion of "extraordinary" 2012 mountain bike course

  • London 2012

By Tom Degun at Hadleigh FarmMarch 23 - London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe believes the Olympic mountain

together have already said to me that they think this will be the shot that will surprise most people," Coe

I think we have found them a course the will match any mountain bike course anywhere in the world," Coe

Coe was one of the first people to ride the completed course, alongside Stephen Castle, the Essex County


Alan Hubbard: The two Tory peers may be lightweights pugilistically but are title holders in heavyweight division of sports politics

  • Inside the Blogs

organisers LOCOG.Hence the current contretemps between (both in the blue corner) M'lords Moynihan and Coe

professionals at London's Thomas A'Beckett gym – taboo in those unenlightened days).Sebastian Newbold Coe

declines to discuss the issue, saying it is now sub-judice, but he insists he remains on good terms with Coe

is Moynihan's relationship with the UK Sport chair, Sue Campbell, now elevated to sit with him and Coe


Exclusive: Minister confident on 2017 IAAF World Athletics Championships bid

  • Athletics

By Tom DegunMarch 18 - Minister for Sport and the Olympics Hugh Robertson is confident London's bid to host the 2017 World Athletics Championships will not be damaged by Britain's three previous embarrassing failures to secure the event.

from the row was such that it nearly wrecked London's bid to host the 2012 Olympics before Sebastian Coe


Olympics and Paralympics "will be truly parallel" despite row between London 2012 and BOA

  • Latest (Paralympics)

By Tom DegunMarch 17 – ParalympicsGB remain highly confident the Olympics and Paralympics next year will be appreciated as truly parallel by the nation despite the row over funding between the British Olympic Association (BOA) and London 2012.

London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe has referred to the disagreement as "narrow and technical" and believes


Time stands still for London 2012 as tickets go on sale

  • London 2012

By Tom Degun in LondonMarch 15 - The official Olympic timekeeper Omega were today trying to fix the Countdown Clock after it stopped less than 24 hours after being unveiled in Trafalgar Square - a huge embarrassment for the company as London 2012 was the centre of attention with tickets going on sale to mark 500 days until the start of the Games.

Last night's launch had been attended by London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe, London Mayor Boris Johnson

The clock eventually restarted several hours later.Earlier, Coe, American track and field legend

This is a momentous moment for all involved in London 2012," said Coe."


Exclusive: Coe "almost too good to be IAAF President" says athletics legend Lewis

  • Athletics

15 - American track and field icon Carl Lewis (pictured) has backed London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe

of Primo Nebiolo and is set to stand for re-election later this year in Daegu, South Korea.However, Coe

I think Seb Coe would be great as the head of world athletics, but those people in charge at the IAAF

the next IAAF President - but so can others, says DiackNovember 2010: Tom Degun - Bubka versus Coe

as Diack denies financial crisisMay 2010: Coe IAAF Presidental hopes hit by Diack decision to stand

againAugust 2009: Coe and Bubka Presidential hopes could be dashed by Diack



Clubs to be consulted over player selection for GB Olympics football team

  • Football

By David GoldMarch 14 - The Football Association have confirmed that players will only be selected for the London 2012 Olympics in addition to next year's European Championships, to be held in Ukraine and Poland, with the explicit permission of their clubs.

Charlton confident Home Countries will be part of British football team at London 2012January 2011: Coe


Countdown to London 2012 really on now with unveiling of Omega clock

  • Sponsor News

By Duncan Mackay at Trafalgar Square in LondonMarch 14 - London 2012 unveiled the Omega Countdown Clock here to mark the 500-day build-up to next year's Olympics at a special ceremony here tonight.

milestone for any Olympic Games and is something of a tradition within the Olympic Movement," said Coe


London 2012 ticket system can handle traffic promises Coe

  • London 2012

By Tom DegunMarch 14 - London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe has claimed he is confident the official ticketing

That Progress Tour and 20 million fans swamped the website for tickets that sold out in 24 hours but Coe

advantage in applying for tickets early during that window as they are allocated completely at random," Coe

Coe revealed that track and field, which is set to feature Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt, has had the

sports but the price of watching the Opening Ceremony is as much as £2,012 ($3,235).But despite this, Coe

painful" for ticket toutsJanuary 2011: London 2012 Olympic Games tickets on sale from March 15, reveals Coe