World Cup and European Championships could have been jeopardised by the decision to allow a British team

She said: “I have consistently and publicly opposed Wales’ participation in Team GB, on the grounds that

many of my constituents, as well as receiving letters from people from all over Wales opposing the Team

GB concept over recent months.  

has been a relentless and unacceptable level of external political pressure on Wales to take part in Team

GB - pressure which will have consequences long after the 2012 flame has been extinguished.  

World Cup and European Championships could have been jeopardised by the decision to allow a British team

She said: “I have consistently and publicly opposed Wales’ participation in Team GB, on the grounds that

many of my constituents, as well as receiving letters from people from all over Wales opposing the Team

GB concept over recent months.  

has been a relentless and unacceptable level of external political pressure on Wales to take part in Team

GB - pressure which will have consequences long after the 2012 flame has been extinguished.  

Tickets have gone on sale for the 2009 Modern Pentathlon World Championships, which take place at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London from August 13-17, it was announced today.

Peter Hart, the chief executive of Pentathlon GB, said: "The World Championships are the biggest event

Hart siad: "We've had terrific support from UK Sport's Major Events Team in the build-up to the World

Lucy Crickmore, UK Sport Events consultant, said: "UK Sport is delighted to be supporting Pentathlon GB

The competition for places in the women's Britain's team will be particularly intense.

Cook, Kate Allenby and Sian Lewis combined to win team gold with Cook, Allenby and Harland winning team

Tickets have gone on sale for the 2009 Modern Pentathlon World Championships, which take place at the Crystal Palace National Sports Centre in London from August 13-17, it was announced today.

Peter Hart, the chief executive of Pentathlon GB, said: "The World Championships are the biggest event

Hart siad: "We've had terrific support from UK Sport's Major Events Team in the build-up to the World

Lucy Crickmore, UK Sport Events consultant, said: "UK Sport is delighted to be supporting Pentathlon GB

The competition for places in the women's Britain's team will be particularly intense.

Cook, Kate Allenby and Sian Lewis combined to win team gold with Cook, Allenby and Harland winning team

May 31 - FIFA President Sepp Blatter (pictured) tonight backed the compromise agreement that will see British football teams containing only English players competing at the 2012 Olympics in London.

A British football team has not competed at the Olympics since Rome 1960 and it had been feared that

"You have to bring a GB team so just take one of the four associations and they did it.  

had said the individual associations would not risk their independent status by playing as a joint team

May 31 - FIFA President Sepp Blatter (pictured) tonight backed the compromise agreement that will see British football teams containing only English players competing at the 2012 Olympics in London.

A British football team has not competed at the Olympics since Rome 1960 and it had been feared that

"You have to bring a GB team so just take one of the four associations and they did it.  

had said the individual associations would not risk their independent status by playing as a joint team

May 30 - Canadian-born Jason Haldane (pictured) is due to make his debut for Britain's volleyball team

The 37-year-old with an English-born father from Clarke Hall, Wakefield, will make his GB debut in

League in 2001, is seen by British volleyball chiefs as a major catalyst for the development of the team

His performance statistics are still virtually second to none and not only will he add quality to the team

reason why he cannot still be playing in London three years from now.”Haldane was a member of Canada's team

s assault on this year’s Confederation European de Volleyball (CEV) League series.Britain’s women’s team

May 30 - Canadian-born Jason Haldane (pictured) is due to make his debut for Britain's volleyball team

The 37-year-old with an English-born father from Clarke Hall, Wakefield, will make his GB debut in

League in 2001, is seen by British volleyball chiefs as a major catalyst for the development of the team

His performance statistics are still virtually second to none and not only will he add quality to the team

reason why he cannot still be playing in London three years from now.”Haldane was a member of Canada's team

s assault on this year’s Confederation European de Volleyball (CEV) League series.Britain’s women’s team

May 29 - A football team of only English players is set to represent Britain at the 2012 London Olympics

have today sent a joint letter to world governing body FIFA saying they had agreed that an English team

GB ''in name only''   Shorthouse said: "We've been testing the water internationally, speaking to

"There is a suggestion our intransigence and the whole Team GB debate is starting to really annoy people

"The fundamental point to make is the Scottish FA will not be changing its stance on Team GB.  

GB only in name because Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will not be involved.''

May 29 - A football team of only English players is set to represent Britain at the 2012 London Olympics

have today sent a joint letter to world governing body FIFA saying they had agreed that an English team

GB ''in name only''   Shorthouse said: "We've been testing the water internationally, speaking to

"There is a suggestion our intransigence and the whole Team GB debate is starting to really annoy people

"The fundamental point to make is the Scottish FA will not be changing its stance on Team GB.  

GB only in name because Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will not be involved.''

May 29 - Former manager Craig Brown (pictured) has led the anger in Scotland at the decision of the country's Football Association to agree to a compromise that allows British teams to take part in the 2012 Olympics.

"What we don't want is a combined GB team which would jeopardise the autonomy of the other three Home

She said: "A GB football team competing at the London 2012 Olympics poses a direct threat to the future

"In 2007, Smith was interviewed by the BBC and said that he had 'no problem' with a GB football team

GB, and fans across the country will be cheering this move.  

"Cut and shut plans for a Team GB threatened our football future, and I am delighted that this meddling

May 28 - Brazil, one of the world's strongest judo teams, has announced that they will send a team to

compete in the 2009 GB World Cup for men and women at Birmingham in September.

Brazil’s announcement follows a successful visit by the British team to San Paulo to compete in the invitational

International Team Challenge, against France and hosts Brazil.  

Tickets for the GB World Cup can be purchased from The Ticket Factory on 0844 3388000.  

May 21 - Britain's track cyclists carried on from where they left off in Beijing on day two of the BT Paralympic World Cup, claiming 11 medals.

  The team’s tally of six golds, two silvers and two bronze medals underlined Britain’

The crowds watching saw the Netherlands women’s team win their only match of the day against the

GB team, whilst the impressive men’s squad of Australia won both of their matches.  

He said: “It was a really good match with a great team effort, and we’re pleased with how

Roos Oosterbaan of the Netherlands team said: “It was a really nerve-racking match with every point

May 21 - Leaders from the Olympic sports that aim to be part of Team GB at the London Olympic Games have

GB achieved in Beijing last year when they compete on home soil in 2012.  

qualifying schedules and the Team GB preparation camp.  

They received a detailed description of plans for the Olympic Village, where Team GB’s athletes

GB.  

"The sense of the sports coming together as a team is really developing.  

May 11 - British Basketball has appointed Tom Maher (pictured), who steered Australia to two Olympic medals, as their new head women's coach.  

eighth, their highest ever finish, before arguably his greatest achievement, of taking the Chinese team

Maher said: "Taking the GB job was a no brainer really.  

"Certainly the British team will be better.  

"GB has made a lot of effort to improve, that much is clear and now I'm going to try as hard as I can

"GB has got to take gigantic steps.