CHARLOTTE CRADDOCK (pictured) today became the youngest-ever player picked for Britain's Olympic hockey team

qualifying GB direct via the 2007 European Nations Cup we have been able to have the longest GB preparatory

"Out of 20 games this year we have only lost twice and confidence is high in the team.  

both the men’s and women’s hockey teams will be a part of Team GB at the Beijing 2008 Olympic

"I wish both squads well in their final preparations at the Team GB Preparation Camp in Macau and look

GB members.  

  JULY 29 - A NEW fundraising campaign created by Team Saatchi to celebrate the efforts of Team GB

  Team Saatchi worked closely with the former Beatle and his team to create two films based on the

comic book heroes and represent people who have overcome something to really inspire others,” said Team

June 24 - Britain's six "favourite" Olympic champions will feature on new National Lottery scratchcards aimed at raising money for the London 2012 Games, it was announced today.

to the Olympic champions of the future and this summer I hope the whole country will be supporting Team

GB and Paralympic GB. 

 JUNE 25 - BRITAIN announced its boxing team for the Beijing Olympics today, where hopes are high the

 The team of eight includes Birmingham lightweight Frankie Gavin, who last year was crowned as Britain's

Terry Edwards will again be the team leader for the team having been in charge when Audley Harrison won

of GB Boxers in recent years to compete at the Olympic Games.   

”  Simon Clegg, the Chef de Mission for Team GB, said: “I am delighted to welcome these

athletes in to Team GB.   

 JUNE 25 - BRITAIN announced its boxing team for the Beijing Olympics today, where hopes are high the

 The team of eight includes Birmingham lightweight Frankie Gavin, who last year was crowned as Britain's

Terry Edwards will again be the team leader for the team having been in charge when Audley Harrison won

of GB Boxers in recent years to compete at the Olympic Games.   

”  Simon Clegg, the Chef de Mission for Team GB, said: “I am delighted to welcome these

athletes in to Team GB.   

 JUNE 25 - JOHN WHITAKER (pictured) today became the oldest person named in Britain's team for the 2008

place, the Yorkshireman will be 39 years older than Plymouth diver Tom Daley, the youngest member of Team

GB.  

He will also be joined in the team by his 48-year-old brother Michael.  

They are the second brothers to be selected by Team GB for Beijing following the selection yesterday

jumping team is truly a team of youth and experience; John and Michael bring to the team stability based

Governments have both said today that they remain fiercely opposed to the idea of a united British football team

"Football fans across Scotland, including the Tartan Army, do not want a GB football team and nor do

"[FIFA President] Sepp Blatter is already on record as saying that a GB Olympic team would put into doubt

ammunition to remove Scotland's independent status from the World Cup and European championships, as a GB

"The SFA (Scottish Football Association) does not support the idea of a GB under-23 team because it threatens

"Is this a political team or a football team that is being talked about?  

Governments have both said today that they remain fiercely opposed to the idea of a united British football team

"Football fans across Scotland, including the Tartan Army, do not want a GB football team and nor do

"[FIFA President] Sepp Blatter is already on record as saying that a GB Olympic team would put into doubt

ammunition to remove Scotland's independent status from the World Cup and European championships, as a GB

"The SFA (Scottish Football Association) does not support the idea of a GB under-23 team because it threatens

"Is this a political team or a football team that is being talked about?  

 SIMON CLEGG (pictured), effectively demoted earlier this year after being replaced as chief executive, today announced he was leaving the British Olympic Association (BOA) after nearly 20 years.

The team finished fourth overall behind superpowers China, the United States and Russia with 47 medals

But Clegg had already been told before the team left for the Chinese capital that he would be replaced

"Before the start of the Games I predicted that Team GB would win 17 gold, 10 silver and 20 bronze medals

"His skills and experience particularly in the Olympic environment as Team GB's Chef de Mission will

GB athletes with a real competitive advantage at the Olympic Games.  

  AUGUST 8 - BRITAIN'S parade wear for the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games was today revealed to the world just a few hours before the eagerly-anticipated opening ceremony in the Bird's Nest.

aim of the collection, designed by Lee Cooper, has been to design an outstanding visual product and team

Team GB’s Chef de Mission Simon Clegg said: “I believe our parade wear for tonight’s Opening Ceremony

in consultation with our athletes, have delivered a fantastic overall look and I am confident that Team

GB will make an impact this evening.”

  BRITISH ATHLETES will not be represented in the World University Games in Belgrade next year because the event clashes with too many other key competitions, it was announced today.

"We would not wish to submit a team just for the sake of taking part and as a consequence have elected

not to nominate a team for this year’s Games.  

“Despite this, we appreciate the busy and crucial programme planned for GB athletes in 2009; and as we

  JUNE 26 - BRITAIN announced 11 rowing crews for Beijing today, with a 12th crew to be announced later.

The team is spearheaded by the coxless four of Tom James, Steve Williams, Peter Reed and Andy Hodge,

David Tanner, who will lead the rowing team in Beijing, is still optimistic of a good show, though.

Simon Clegg, the Team GB Chef de Mission, said: “I am delighted that the BOA will take 43 rowers in 12

boats to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games - the largest Team GB contingent since 1992 and reflective of

  JUNE 26 - BRITAIN announced 11 rowing crews for Beijing today, with a 12th crew to be announced later.

The team is spearheaded by the coxless four of Tom James, Steve Williams, Peter Reed and Andy Hodge,

David Tanner, who will lead the rowing team in Beijing, is still optimistic of a good show, though.

Simon Clegg, the Team GB Chef de Mission, said: “I am delighted that the BOA will take 43 rowers in 12

boats to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games - the largest Team GB contingent since 1992 and reflective of

  AUGUST 8 - ANDY MURRAY (pictured), Britain's top-ranked tennis player, has refused to follow the example of five-time Wimbledon champion and move outside the Olympic Village.

Older brother Jamie has equally enjoyed linking up with Team GB, and is delighted by the domestic arrangements

that he hopes a compromise can be worked out so Scotland can take part in a united British football team

Salmond has also ruled out Scotland having any involvement in a British football team at the 2012 Olympics

"So if there was any way of getting round the situation, it would be great to have a British team, hopefully

"But the point is that before any call by Alex Salmond or whoever for a Scottish Olympic team, you need

"So for me as a cyclist, if I were to compete for Scotland alone and not GB, where would I train?  

"The whole team came together and supported each other, no matter what sport you were from."