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Knighthood for former ODA chief executive

By Duncan Mackay

David_Higgins_outside_Olympic_StadiumJune 11 - David Higgins, who led the construction programme for London 2012 Olympics, has received a knighthood in today's Queen's Birthday Honours List while several notable sportsmen and women and administrators have also been recognised for their efforts.

Munich spectacular showcases 2018 Olympic bid

By Duncan Mackay

Munich_2018_summer_spectacular_1June 11 - Munich 2018 and national sponsor Allianz SE today staged "Stars, the Winter Games and You!" before a crowd of 25,000 in the Allianz Arena as they tried to continue drum up support for the city's bid to host the Winter Olympics and Paralympics.