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Paralympic and European table tennis champion Van Zon defeated in Lignano

By Gary Anderson

September 28 - Reigning Paralympic and European champion Kelly Van Zon was the biggest casualty on the first day of action at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) European Para-Table Tennis Championships in Lignano, as she suffered a shock defeat to Anne Barnéoud of France.

Kazakhstan win two gold medals on opening day of World Judo Grand Prix in Almaty

By Gary Anderson

September 28 - Home crowds at the Almaty Sports Palace were treated to a great display of action on the opening day International Judo Federation (IJF) Almaty Grand Prix, which saw Kazakhstan claim two gold medals.

Swimmers ready to make a splash for the second GO Swim Month in Australia

By Gary Anderson

September 27 - The second annual GO Swim Month run by Swimming Australia is set to get underway next Tuesday (October 1) as the governing body launches its national campaign to get more youngsters into the pool.

Almaty next stop on World Judo Tour

By Gary Anderson

September 27 - Almaty in Kazakhstan is the next port of call for the International Judo Federation (IJF) World Tour as 152 competitors from 13 countries will battle it out on the tatami of the Almaty Sports Palace this coming weekend.

Badminton England announce Gerflor as official supplier to London Grand Prix

By Gary Anderson

September 27 - International vinyl flooring manufacturer Gerflor has been announced by Badminton England as the official floor supplier to the London Grand Prix taking place in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Captains Watson and McGinley on hand to launch innovative Ryder Cup educational resource marking one year to go

By Gary Anderson

September 27 - Ryder Cup captains, Tom Watson of the United States and Europe's Paul McGinley attended Auchterarder Community School in Scotland to mark the launch of an innovative educational resource that uses the event to enhance teaching and learning, as the one year countdown to the biennial event at Gleneagles next year continues.

Team New Zealand did country proud despite historic failure, says head of Olympic Committee

By Gary Anderson

September 27 - In an open letter to the defeated America's Cup crew of Team New Zealand, President of the New Zealand Olympic Committee (NZOC), Mike Stanley has praised the "dignity and self-respect" of the team and claimed they did the country "proud".

Rugby World Cup 2015 welcomes Shaun the Sheep into its flock

By Gary Anderson

September 26 - Children's animation favourite Shaun the Sheep has today been unveiled as the newest member of the Rugby World Cup 2015 team in England.

Asian Paralympic sports broadcasting agreement signed

By Gary Anderson

September 26 - A new partnership has been formally agreed between the Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) and the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union (ABU) that will see the enhancement of broadcast coverage and awareness of Paralympic sports in Asia.

Positive feedback for Russia following final Sochi 2014 IOC Coordination Commission inspection

By Gary Anderson

September 26 - Following its final visit to Sochi ahead of the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has praised Russia's preparation for the Games saying they will be a "fabulous experience".

London 2012 champions Chojnowski and Ahlquist named among ones to watch at European Para Table Tennis Championships

By Gary Anderson

September 26 - Poland's Patryk Chojnowski and Anna-Carin Ahlquist of Sweden have been named amongst the International Paralympic Committee's (IPC) five Ones to Watch at the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Para-Table Tennis European Championships in Lignano.

Olympic great Sir Ben helps Oracle Team USA complete amazing comeback to win America's Cup

By Gary Anderson

September 25 - On one of the most dramatic days in the competition's history, Oracle Team USA, inspired by Britain's master tactician Sir Ben Ainslie, retained their America's Cup title in San Francisco Bay by clinching the final race of the series to complete a remarkable comeback from 8-1 down to win 9-8 in the end.

Oldest living Olympic champion celebrates 100th birthday

By Gary Anderson

September 25 - The world's oldest living Olympic champion, Hungarian Sandor Tarics has celebrated his 100th birthday, with a specially commissioned personalised bathrobe and a vintage bottle of wine.

It won't be play it again as Casablanca overlooked for 2015 African Nations Cup

By Gary Anderson

September 25 - Moroccan cities Rabat, Marrakech, Agadir and Tangier will be the host cities for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced.

First 27 Team Scotland athletes revealed for Glasgow 2014

By Gary Anderson

September 25 - Commonwealth Games Scotland (CGS) has today named the first 27 athletes that will wear the blue and white at Glasgow 2014, as the countdown continues with just over 300 days to go until the start of the Games.

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When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Boléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford. Crawford, who had played Frank Spencer in British sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and the title role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, had become a mentor to the pair in 1981 and went on to help them create their Olympic routine. Crawford said he “taught them how to act". He was present with their trainer Betty Callaway at the ringside at Sarajevo as they created one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.

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