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2017 European Mixed Team Championships one of four badminton events awarded to Poland

By Gary Anderson

November 25 - Lubin in Poland is set to host a number of top badminton events, including the 2017 European Mixed Team Championships and the 2018 European Club Championships, it has been announced today.

Australia take Asia Oceania while Japan seals 2014 World Championship spot

By Gary Anderson

November 24 - Reigning Paralympic champions Australia overcame Japan and a bout if sickness that afflicted their squad to add the International Wheelchair Rugby Federation (IWRF) Asia Oceania Championship crown to their London 2012 success.

ABAE urges clubs to make voices heard ahead of "make or break" EGM

By Gary Anderson

November 22 - Clubs across England have been urged to make their voices heard ahead of an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) in Sheffield on Sunday (November 24) as the Amateur Boxing Association of England (ABAE) makes crucial decisions, including the appointment of a new Board of Directors.

Shea and Mentel follow-up Europa Cup wins by taking World Cup titles in Landgraaf

By Gary Anderson

November 22 - In a repeat of the results from yesterday's Europa Cup competition, American Mike Shea and Bibian Mentel of the Netherlands once again topped the standings in Landgraaf at the first International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Alpine Skiing Snowboard World Cup of the season.

Scvortov delights home fans in Abu Dhabi on day one of Grand Prix

By Gary Anderson

November 22 - Victor Scvortov delighted the home fans with victory on the opening day of the Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Prix ADNEC Exhibition Centre.

British Mountaineering Council launches new online video platform

By Gary Anderson

November 22 - The British Mountaineering Council (BMC) has announced the launch of a new online video platform which will showcase the latest climbing, hill walking and mountaineering action, along with interviews and skills sessions from some of the top names in the sport.

Shea and Mentel warm-up for IPC snowboard World Cup with Europa Cup wins

By Gary Anderson

November 21 - American Mike Shea and Dutchwoman Bibian Mentel warmed-up for the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Alpine Skiing Snowboard Cross World Cup in Landgraaf by taking the men's and women's titles at the Europa Cup event taking place at SnowWorld.

Sheffield set to host British Paralympics swimming stars

By Gary Anderson

November 21 - A host of British Paralympic and world gold medallists, including Ellie Simmonds, Amy Marren and Josef Craig, will take to the water at Sheffield's Ponds Forge International Sports Centre this weekend for the National Open Short Course Championships.

New youth partnership launched ahead of 2015 Rugby World Cup

By Gary Anderson

November 21 - A new youth partnership aimed at secondary schoolchildren and teachers in the build-up to the 2015 World Cup has been announced today by the Rugby Football Union (RFU), the Youth Sport Trust and tournament organisers.

British Cycling and Fiat extend partnership up until Rio 2016

By Gary Anderson

November 21 - A new partnership deal between British Cycling and Fiat Group Automobiles UK was announced today which sees them continue its role as official vehicle supplier to the national governing leading up to Rio 2016.

Two new events added to IPC Athletics Grand Prix series which will visit nine countries in 2014

By Gary Anderson

November 21 - International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics has announced the addition of two new events to its Grand Prix series for 2014 with Nottwil in Switzerland and Tunis in Tunisia bringing the number of events for next year up to nine.

Kelowna to host 2014 ISU Skate Canada International Grand Prix

By Gary Anderson

November 21 - Kelowna in British Columbia has been chosen to host the International Skating Union (ISU) 2014 Skate Canada International Grand Prix, during which the world's top figure skaters will take to the ice at Prospera Place.

BWF unveils new logo to coincide with launch of Grand Prix Gold series

By Gary Anderson

November 21 - A new logo that will go with the startof next year's global Grand Prix Gold series due to get underway in Lucknow, India in January, has been launched by the Badminton World Federation (BWF).

USA Knockouts will fight their way through World Series of Boxing on Univision

By Gary Anderson

November 21 - The USA Knockouts franchise has announced that all of its bouts in this season's World Series of Boxing (WSB) will be broadcast in the United States by media firm Univision, which services the large Hispanic audience in the country.

"Innovative ideas" promised as England 2015 prepare to sell two million tickets

By Gary Anderson at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester

November 20 - England 2015 Rugby World Cup chief executive Debbie Jevans claimed here today she is "confident but not complacent" about delivering sold-out arenas for the tournament.

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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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