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Cameroon sign deal with Aberdeen for pre-London 2012 training camp

  • London 2012

By Duncan MackayJanuary 23 - Cameroon have signed a deal to complete its preparations for London 2012 in Aberdeen, it has been announced.

won by the men's football team at Sydney in 2000, when a team including Samuel Eto'o (pictured) beat Spain


David Gold: Wheelchair basketball draw makes it feel like London 2012 really has started

  • The Big Read (Paralympics)

team were paired to ensure the balance of the groups was as fair as possible.So in the men's draw, Spain

So if Spain and Germany were drawn, and then a yellow ball was pulled out, Germany would go into pool

A, and Spain into B.

confused, and FIFA look like masters of explaining draw procedures, finally we got underway.Out came Spain


London 2012 wheelchair basketball draw takes place at special ceremony

  • Wheelchair Basketball News

By David Gold at the Waterside Theatre in AylesburyJanuary 21 - Holders Australia were pitted with the United States in Pool A of the men's wheelchair basketball tournament at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, whilst hosts Britain have a tricky group involving Germany and Canada.

figures from wheelchair basketball were present.In Pool A, Australia and the US will be joined by Italy, Spain

Don't underestimate Spain, Turkey we haven't beaten for a very long time and Italy are a very good side



ITV in Azerbaijan secures broadcasting rights for Sochi 2014 and Rio 2016

  • Sochi 2014

By Tom DegunJanuary 19 - The Public Television and Radio Company of Azerbaijan, better known as ITV, has been awarded the free-to-air television right for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics and Rio 2016 Summer Olympics by international sports rights marketing agency Sportfive.

organisation.However, the agreement does not include the key European markets of France, Germany, Italy, Spain



London 2012 gymnastics test event draws to a conclusion

  • Gymnastics

By Tom DegunJanuary 18 - The London 2012 gymnastics test event, titled Visa International Gymnastics, has drawn to a conclusion but there was a disappointing end for Britain's rhythmic gymnastics team as they agonisingly missed out on a spot at this summer's Olympic Games on home soil.

The event was won by Spain (pictured) with a score of 53.250, while Israel picked up silver with 50.525

gymnastics team qualification event, the British men's team took the gold medal ahead of France and Spain


Exclusive: Rome 2020 officials admit Prime Minister "prudent" about bid but sure he will back it

  • Tokyo 2020

By Duncan Mackay in InnsbruckJanuary 15 - Rome officials remain confident Italian Prime Minister Mario Monti (pictured) will give the green light to the city's bid to host the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics despite the country having its credit rating downgraded as it continues to try to recover from its serious economic crisis.

amp; Poor's downgraded the Government debt on Friday (January 13).The downgrades, which also affects Spain


North Greenwich Arena hits the right note as Britain's men qualify for London 2012

  • Gymnastics

By Declan Warrington at the North Greenwich ArenaJanuary 10 - Competitors at the Visa International Gymnastics, the London 2012 test event here, have given their approval for the venue's selection as the sport's destination for the Olympics as Britain's men produced a performance that ensured they will be part of the party in the summer.

Thomas and Ruslan Panteleymonov finished first with a total of 358.227 ahead of France on 350.659, Spain


Britain’s wheelchair basketball teams set to learn draw for London 2012

  • Wheelchair Basketball News

By Tom DegunJanuary 10 - Great Britain men's and women's wheelchair basketball team's will discover their opponents for the opening matches of London 2012 next week with the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF) set to make the draw at the Waterside Theatre in Aylesbury on January 21.

qualified for the Paralympic are Australia, Canada, Colombia, Germany, Britain, Italy, Japan, Poland, Spain


Madrid 2020 Games bid receives backing from Spanish disability group

  • Tokyo 2020

By Tom DegunJanuary 7 - Madrid has received a boost in their bid to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games after the Spanish Committee of Representatives of Persons with Disabilities (CERMI) declared their support for bringing the competition to the Spanish capital.

As the body representing disability in Spain, we pledge our support for the Olympic and Paralympic games

, the two greatest global sporting events in the world, to return to Spain and specifically the city

These events could provide a huge boost to disabled people across Spain."

2020 Olympics and Paralympics will not be affected by the economic crisis that is currently harming Spain


Madrid 2020 Games bid receives backing from Spanish disability group

  • Latest (Paralympics)

By Tom DegunJanuary 7- Madrid has received a boost in their bid to host the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games after the Spanish Committee of Representatives of Persons with Disabilities (CERMI) declared their support for bringing the competition to the Spanish capital.

As the body representing disability in Spain, we pledge our support for the Olympic and Paralympic games

, the two greatest global sporting events in the world, to return to Spain and specifically the city

These events could provide a huge boost to disabled people across Spain."

2020 Olympics and Paralympics will not be affected by the economic crisis that is currently harming Spain


Language Pins

  • Collecting and Heritage News

January 2 - A new set of pins has been issued by BA. Once again, these are internal pins used to reward success within the company. Our understanding is that BA staff undertake training in various languages and the pins are earned as part of that training.

UK France Germany India Italy Japan Pakistan Poland Portugal Spain Each pin uses a combination