Olympics





Obama set to unveil deal to help US companies benefit from Rio 2016

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

Barack_Obama_Copenhagen_October_2_2009February 25 - A new financing deal that will allow United States companies more opportunity to get involved in preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro is set to be offered by President Barack Obama when he visits Brazil next month, it has been revealed.


Bavarian capital basks in blue and white for Olympic 2018 bid

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

Munich_2018_poster_on_beer_kellerFebruary 24 - Munich has started to dress up ready for the arrival next week of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Evaluation Commission, which will be visiting the city to inspect its bid for the 2018 Winter Olympics and Paralympics.







BOA complete Sport Engagement Team for London 2012

Alison_Wyeth_head_and_shouldersFebruary 22 - The British Olympic Association's (BOA's) sport engagement team is now complete following the recent addition of seven new team members, including former runner Alison Wyeth (pictured), who competed in the 1992 Barcelona and 1996 Atlanta Games.