Olympics
Uncovering decades of ‘systemic’ abuse within British Gymnastics

Uncovering decades of ‘systemic’ abuse within British Gymnastics
Damning report finds that medals took priority over welfare
17 Jun 2022
‘Olympic athletes made this monumental gamble worthwhile’

‘Olympic athletes made this monumental gamble worthwhile’
Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
9 Aug 2021
‘Climate deniers are on the back foot but there is still no clear message’

‘Climate deniers are on the back foot but there is still no clear message’
Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
6 Aug 2021
July podcast picks: the Olympics, camping and children’s shows

July podcast picks: the Olympics, camping and children’s shows
Featuring Blind Landing, Fogo: Fear of Going Outside, Fun Kids, Wild Crimes and more
30 Jul 2021
‘A lesson for Johnson: if you pick fights, you can get hurt’

‘A lesson for Johnson: if you pick fights, you can get hurt’
Your digest of analysis and commentary from the British and international press
14 Jul 2021
‘Cities should avoid Olympics’: is it time to scrap Games?

‘Cities should avoid Olympics’: is it time to scrap Games?
Oxford study says Tokyo’s bill has already hit $15.84bn and will be the most expensive ever
9 Sep 2020
Sport shorts: dates confirmed for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021

Sport shorts: dates confirmed for the Tokyo Olympics in 2021
Ten things from the world of sport on Monday 30 March
30 Mar 2020

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Back pages: Olympic flame will continue to burn in Tokyo

Back pages: Olympic flame will continue to burn in Tokyo
A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 25 March
25 Mar 2020
Tokyo 2020 reactions: ‘the only decision we can support’

Tokyo 2020 reactions: ‘the only decision we can support’
Olympic and Paralympic Games will now take place no later than summer 2021
24 Mar 2020
Back pages: footballers ‘revolt’ against games with no fans

Back pages: footballers ‘revolt’ against games with no fans
A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 24 March
24 Mar 2020
Team Canada withdraws from the Olympic Games

Team Canada withdraws from the Olympic Games
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe hints that the games could be postponed - but cancelling is not an option
23 Mar 2020
Back pages: flame flickers on Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Back pages: flame flickers on Tokyo 2020 Olympics
A round-up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 23 March
23 Mar 2020
‘Insensitive and irresponsible’: IOC virus stance is slammed

‘Insensitive and irresponsible’: IOC virus stance is slammed
Olympic organisers say there’s no need for any ‘drastic action’ at this stage
18 Mar 2020
Sport shorts: Euro 2020 postponed until summer 2021

Sport shorts: Euro 2020 postponed until summer 2021
Ten things from the world of sport on Tuesday 17 March
17 Mar 2020
IOC set for crisis talks over Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

IOC set for crisis talks over Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe says the Olympics will go ahead but there are calls for a postponement
16 Mar 2020
Coronavirus: three-month window to save the Olympics

Coronavirus: three-month window to save the Olympics
Ireland vs. Italy Six Nations games are postponed and the F1 Vietnam GP is under threat
26 Feb 2020
Sport shorts: organisers say Olympics will not be cancelled

Sport shorts: organisers say Olympics will not be cancelled
Ten things from the world of sport on Thursday 13 February
13 Feb 2020
Coronavirus impact on sport: ‘serious concerns’ for Olympics

Coronavirus impact on sport: ‘serious concerns’ for Olympics
Formula 1 bosses meet to discuss whether to race the Chinese Grand Prix in April
5 Feb 2020
Back pages: ‘No excuses’ for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool

Back pages: ‘No excuses’ for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool
A round up of the sport headlines from UK newspapers on 10 December
10 Dec 2019
52 ideas that changed the world - 23. International sport

52 ideas that changed the world - 23. International sport
From the Olympic Games to the World Cup, sport brings the world closer together
15 Nov 2019
Why everyone’s talking about the Tokyo 2020 Olympics

Why everyone’s talking about the Tokyo 2020 Olympics
There’s one year to go until the start of the summer games in Japan
24 Jul 2019
London backed to make bid for the 2036 Olympic Games

London backed to make bid for the 2036 Olympic Games
UK capital has held the summer games a record three times
27 Feb 2019
Twitter reacts: breakdancing proposed for Paris Olympics

Twitter reacts: breakdancing proposed for Paris Olympics
Surfing, climbing and skateboarding could also feature in the French capital
21 Feb 2019
London named world’s top sports city ahead of LA and Paris

London named world’s top sports city ahead of LA and Paris
Olympic host cities dominate the top five of the 2019 rankings
5 Feb 2019
Peaty warns Fina: ‘I don’t care, ban me if you’ve got to’

Peaty warns Fina: ‘I don’t care, ban me if you’ve got to’
Briton risks Olympic defence over backing of the International Swimming League
20 Dec 2018
Tokyo 2020 funding boost for Team GB surfing and softball

Tokyo 2020 funding boost for Team GB surfing and softball
New Aspiration Fund will support 14 Olympic and Paralympic sports
7 Dec 2018
Biles wins record fourth all-around gymnastics world title

Biles wins record fourth all-around gymnastics world title
America’s golden girl was not even on top form in Doha
2 Nov 2018
Usain Bolt leaves the Mariners: is his football dream over?

Usain Bolt leaves the Mariners: is his football dream over?
Olympic sprinting legend’s trial spell ends with the A-League side
2 Nov 2018
Farah wins Chicago Marathon and targets 2020 Olympics medal

Farah wins Chicago Marathon and targets 2020 Olympics medal
British athlete breaks the European marathon record
8 Oct 2018
Rugby union global fan base grows by 24% since 2013

Rugby union global fan base grows by 24% since 2013
World Rugby study reveals increase in followers and participation
7 Aug 2018
Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Japan PM orders daylight saving study

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: Japan PM orders daylight saving study
Athlete safety is a concern but the public and businesses are divided by the proposal
7 Aug 2018
London 2012 Olympic legacy events generate £130m

London 2012 Olympic legacy events generate £130m
New report from UK Sport reveals economic impact of 25 National Lottery and taxpayer-funded events as well as spectator numbers
27 Jul 2018
Showjumper drew pig-blood penis in Tory peer lover’s home 

Showjumper drew pig-blood penis in Tory peer lover’s home
Lizzie Purbrick also wrote ‘highly abusive slogans’ on walls of Lord Prior’s London flat
18 Jul 2018