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Sir Philip to lead inspection of London 2012

By Tom Degun in London

Sir_Philip_Craven_head_and_shoulders_close_upNovember 16 - International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Sir Philip Craven will be heading to London tomorrow to take part in the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission's visit of the capital to receive an update on the progress of the 2012 Games.

British London 2012 hopefuls to receive free hotel rooms

By Tom Degun in London

Holiday Inn logoNovember 16 - Hotel chain Holiday Inn have today introduced a programme offering 1,500 free nights to 50 emerging and established British athletes including Olympic champions such Rebecca Adlington, Tim Brabants, Victoria Pendleton and Christine Ohuruogu as they prepare for the London 2012 Games.




Smyth World Championship defence in doubt

Jason_Smyth_in_Barcelona_July_2010_2November 16 - Jason Smyth's chances of defending his 100 and 200 metres at the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Athletics Championships in Christchurch next year have been thrown into doubt because of his failure to recover from a back injury.