Olympics

Polar bear adds some extra bite to Munich 2018 campaign

By Duncan Mackay

Munich_2018_polar_bear_GiovanniMarch 28 - Munich 2018 today began counting down the final 100 days before the International Olympic Committee (IOC) elects the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics when they joined by a very special addition to the team: Giovanna the polar bear has become their newest official ambassador.

Annecy 2018 chances hit by growing public opposition

By Duncan Mackay

Annecy_No_Olympic_CommitteeMarch 28 - A group opposed to Annecy hosting the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics claim to have collected over 13,000 signatures of people who are against the bid, which overshadowed the announcement today that 500 of France's greatest ever sportsmen and women, including Zinezine Zidane were behind the campaign.

Britain unveils sporting legends as Team GB Ambassadors

By Mike Rowbottom at The Tate Modern, London

BOA_Ambassadors_group_shotMarch 28 - A group of 27 of Britain's most inspirational and accomplished Olympians from previous Games, including five-times champion Steve Redgrave and double gold medallists Kelly Holmes and James Cracknell, have today been unveiled as Team GB 2012 Ambassadors by the British Olympic Association here.

GLL announces grants for 850 youngsters

By David Gold

sally_gunnellMarch 28 - With less than 500 days to go until the start of London 2012, the GLL Sport Foundation has announced at a special ceremony attended by Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell that it will be supporting 850 young sportsmen and women in London and South East England during 2011.

£1.3 million partnership boost for Annecy 2018 Bid

CaisseMarch 25 - Caisse des Dépôts has committed to paying €1.5 million (£1.3 million/$2.1 million)) to Annecy and the French National Olympic and Sport Committee (CNOSF) after signing up as an official partner of the Bid to host the 2018 Winter Olympics.