Emily Goddard Subeditor and reporter

Emily Goddard is a subeditor and reporter for insidethegames.biz. She has broken a number of exclusives including that News International had lost their exclusive deal with London 2012 following the phone-hacking scandal that rocked Britain in 2011, Richard Caborn's future as chairman of the Amateur Boxing Association of England was in danger, and she was also the journalist to report the first comments from the IOC following the Russian anti-gay legislation.

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Berlin Mayor reiterates city's readiness for 2024 Olympics

By Emily Goddard

March 14 - Klaus Wowereit, the Mayor of Berlin, has reiterated the readiness of Germany's capital city for hosting the 2024 Summer Olympics and Paralympics.

Court sees images of blood-splattered house in Pistorius murder trial

By Emily Goddard

March 13 - Oscar Pistorius' murder trial today saw a series of images showing the bloody aftermath of the fatal shooting of Reeva Steenkamp on Valentine's Day last year.

South Africa to bid for 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup

By Emily Goddard

March 13 - South Africa is set to launch a bid to host the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup.

FIH launches drive to preserve hockey's global heritage

By Emily Goddard

March 13 - The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has launched a drive to ensure the game's global heritage is preserved for generations to come.

Exclusive: Qatar is ready to host World Championships, says FIG President Grandi

By Emily Goddard

March 12 - Bruno Grandi, President of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), has said Qatar is "now ready to host a World Championships" in the sport.

FEI and World Horse Welfare sign Memorandum of Understanding

By Emily Goddard

March 10 - The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with World Horse Welfare to formalise the relationship between the two organisations that dates back more than 30 years.

Dubai launches first desert triathlon

By Emily Goddard

March 10 - Dubai has today launched its first ever desert triathlon which will see participants running, cycling and horse riding in the United Arab Emirates city.

Italy will host best Women's World Championship, says FIVB President Graça

By Emily Goddard

March 10 - Ary Graça, President of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB), has spoken of his confidence in Italy's ability to host the "best Women's World Championship" of all time when it hosts the 2014 edition later this year.

Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee extends partnership with Adidas

By Emily Goddard

March 9 - The Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee (TTOC) has extended its partnership with Adidas in a deal that is expected to "transform sports marketing" in the nation.

Batalova receives IPC International Women's Day award

By Emily Goddard

March 8 - Rima Batalova, vice-president of the Russian Paralympic Committee and a 13-time Paralympic champion, has been presented with the International Paralympic Committee's (IPC) International Women's Day Recognition award at a ceremony during the Sochi 2014 Games today.

African nations to battle for two spots at Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympics

By Emily Goddard

March 8 - Five African nations are preparing to do battle at the continent's Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic hockey qualifier with only two spots available for the Games.

Tokyo, Koszalin and Samokov to host 2014 FIVB World Grand Prix Finals

By Emily Goddard

March 7 - Tokyo, Koszalin and Samokov have today been revealed as the host cities of the 2014 International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) World Grand Prix Finals.

International Equestrian Federation clarifies anti-doping cases process

By Emily Goddard

March 7 - The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has spoken out to clarify its procedures when dealing with anti-doping cases following discussions in the sport about the length of time it takes to prosecute.

Bahrain moves to strengthen ties with Olympic Council of Asia

By Emily Goddard

March 7 - Abdulrahman Askar, acting general secretary of the Bahrain Olympic Committee (BOC), has met with Haider Farman, deputy director of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), to discuss "deepening ties" between the two organisations.

Charity launches drive to boost "pitiful" commercial investment in women's sport

By Emily Goddard

March 7 - The Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation (WSFF) has launched a new campaign that it hopes will boost the "pitiful" levels of commercial investment and media profile in women's sport.

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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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