From Saturday, Paralympic hopefuls across the world will have just 200 more days to prepare for London 2012. ParalympicsGB’s Craig Hunter explains how the British team are preparing during the final countdown to the Games and why they are determined to be a credit to the vision of Paralympics creator Dr Ludwig Guttman.
It is just six months until the London 2012 Games officially begins. While most eyes will be focused on the athletes once the competition gets underway, a huge team of people will be working hard behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly for those competing in and following the Olympics and Paralympics. Up…
I was woken by the DCMS Press Officer on New Year’s Day to find the media alight with Olympic fever and a story about betting integrity on the front page of the Sunday Times. Hours later, a BBC News crew was standing outside my house to do an interview. It was a definite reminder, not…
Olympic hopeful Julz Adeniran joined Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt in Worcester earlier this month at a School Games summit with schools from the West Midlands. The 110m hurdler explains why he is backing the School Games and how he is aiming for selection for Team GB.
Last week was busier than usual. Or so it seemed, as we completed stages two and three of the Regional Tour to help promote the tourism potential that comes along with the Olympics next year.
Inspired by the School Games competition, wheelchair basketball player Mark ‘Fossy’ Fosbrook tells us what motivates him to strive to be the best.
Jo Morrison, Digital Projects Director at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, looks at how her colleagues have incorporated art, design and creativity into London 2012 and keeps her fingers crossed for tickets to watch their work in action.
Andy Parkinson, chief executive of UK Anti-Doping, explains how the UK is taking a tough stance on doping in the run up to London 2012.
Larry Godfrey is a GB international archer who competed at the Athens and Beijing Olympics and is hoping to compete at London 2012.
Tim Hollingsworth, Chief Executive of the British Paralympic Association (BPA) shares his excitement for the Paralympics.
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