Olympics


London 2012 costs rise by small amount

May 27 - The anticipated final costs of delivering the venues and infrastructure for the London 2012 have risen by £5 million ($7 million), according to the latest quarterly economic report, published today by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).

Eton rowing venue finished for London 2012

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

May 27 - Work to enhance facilities at Dorney Lake for London 2012 Olympics, when it is due to host the rowing and canoe sprint events, has been completed on time and on budget, it has been announced. 










Annecy 2018 honours local Olympic medallists

By Duncan Mackay
British Sports Internet Writer of the Year

May 23 - A group of French medallists from the Vancouver Olympics have been honoured by Annecy 2018 at a special ceremony attended by Bernard Accoyer, the President of the French National Assembly and Edgar Grospiron (pictured left), the chief executive of the bid.