Olympics



Bubka refutes claim he was "politicking" over London Olympic Stadium future

By Mike Rowbottom

Sergey_Bubka_Nov_23November 23 - Sergey Bubka has voiced his "extreme disappointment" at the suggestion by Britain's Minister for Sport and Olympics, Hugh Robertson – exclusively reported by insidethegames - that his recent call for London to retain a running track at the Olympic Stadium was prompted by his political ambitions within the sport.






Greens withdrawal will not stop Munich 2018 vows Bach

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

Thomas_Bach_waving_hand_at_microphoneNovember 21 - Thomas Bach, the President of the DOSB (German Olympic Sports Confederation), has vowed that Munich's campaign to host the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics will not be derailed after a co-chairwoman of Germany's opposition Greens announced she is leaving the bid Board.







People's Marathon launched to protest over London 2012 changes

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

London_Marathon_massNovember 18 - Plans have been unveiled to launch a "People's Marathon" to protest at the decision of London 2012 to move the Olympic races away from the East End and hold them around the centre of the capital, finishing down The Mall, rather than in the Olympic Stadium in Stratford.