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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Macedo takes IPC Athlete of the Month crown after gold winning performance at Boccia European Championships

By Emily Goddard

July 11 - Portugal's Jose Macedo has been named as the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athlete of the Month for June after securing 59 per cent of the public's vote.

Wrestling heads back to Olympia in bid to secure Olympic future

By David Owen

July 11 - The battle for a place on the 2020 Olympic sporting programme switches to one of the world's oldest arenas next week, when wrestlers from eight countries gather at Olympia for an international tournament.

Dubai not bidding for 2024 Olympics

By Emily Goddard

July 10 - Dubai has ruled out a bid for the 2024 Olympics and Paralympics, despite last year saying it was ready to join the race for the Games.

Paralympic Movement had best year yet in 2012, says IPC President

By Emily Goddard

July 10 - Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC), has said that 2012 was the "greatest year yet" for the Paralympic Movement following the launch of its annual report today.

Tokyo 2020 names two new bid sponsors

By David Owen

July 10 - With less than two months to go before the host-city of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games is chosen in Buenos Aires, Tokyo 2020 has unveiled two new sponsors.

IOC President reveals plans for "in-depth" Olympic disciplines study

By Emily Goddard

July 10 - Jacques Rogge, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has revealed plans for an "in-depth" study into the disciplines on the Olympic programme that could see sports losing events in place of others as early as in 2020.

Former gymnastics technical committee President stripped of FIG membership in judges' course row

By Emily Goddard

July 10 - The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has suspended its entire former rhythmic gymnastics technical committee, stripped the committee's President Maria Szyszkowska of her FIG membership and annulled all courses in the discipline following misconduct at three of its judges' course last year.

Cuts leave UK Anti-Doping facing challenge to maintain comprehensive service

By David Owen

July 10 - The anti-doping sector has delivered another warning about the possible impact of Government spending cuts on its activities.

Olympic champion Dujardin and Valegro returns to top of FEI dressage world rankings

By Emily Goddard

July 9 - British double Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin and her horse Valegro have returned to the top of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) world dressage rankings after securing a 13-point lead over Dutch rider Adelinde Cornelissen and Jerich Parzival.

British Paralympic champions head to Para-Dressage European Championships to defend title

By Emily Goddard

July 8 - Five-time Paralympic champions Sophie Christiansen and Anne Dunham are among the team of British medallists heading to Denmark for the 2013 International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Para-Equestrian Dressage European Championships to defend their title.

Olympic champions and first woman in space among first named Sochi 2014 Torchbearers

By Emily Goddard

July 8 - Twelve-time Olympic gymnastics medallist Alexei Nemov, triple Olympic synchronised swimming champion Maria Kiseleva (pictured) and the first woman to have travelled to space, Valentina Tereshkova, are among the first named Sochi 2014 Olympic Torchbearers announced today.

British medal hopes launch London 2013 World Triathlon Grand Final

By Emily Goddard at the Serpentine Lido in Hyde Park, London

July 8 - London 2012 Olympian Stuart Hayes, reigning under-23 world champion Non Stanford and two-time Paralympian Lauren Steadman were among the big names here today to launch the London 2013 World Triathlon Grand Final taking place at the Olympic venue in September this year.

Victories for Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan at FEI Central Asia fixture

By David Owen

July 7 - Host nation Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan rode off with the gold medals at the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Central Asia Jumping Championships 2013 in Astana.

Exclusive: We are definitely going for the 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup, says Robertson

By Emily Goddard at Westminster Abbey in London

July 5 - Britain's Minister for Sport Hugh Robertson has confirmed here today that England will "definitely" be submitting a formal bid for the 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup.

International Equestrian partner Longines supports Rising Star Award

By Emily Goddard

July 4 - International Equestrian Federation (FEI) top partner Longines has been named as the title supporter of this year's Rising Star Award, which will be presented to the sport's greatest young talent at the FEI Awards ceremony later this year.

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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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