With 365 days remaining until the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Visually Impaired Judo World Champion and World Games winner Ben Quilter explains what the countdown to the Games means to him.
GB Boccia player Jacob Thomas gives an insight into the sport, his training and preparations for the CPISRA Boccia World Cup – which begins today – and his hopes for the London 2012 Paralympics.
John Evans, editor of a sportcloseup.co.uk new online guide to Britain’s sports museums and visitor attractions, asks if we are doing enough to remember the Sporting Revolution that began here.
Today is a significant milestone. The Aquatics Centre at the Olympic Park is complete and Jacque Rogge, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), will officially invite athletes from around the world to compete in London.
Jo Morrison, Digital Projects Director at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, explains how her institution and the other colleges that make up the University of the Arts London are embracing the creative and cultural opportunities offered by London 2012.
Sara Symington, Archery GB Performance Director explains what it takes to succeed at Olympic and Paralympic level, from the 2011 opening World Cup in Croatia.
Tourism for All’s Carrie-Ann Fleming guest blogs on work of her organisation and the value of accessible tourism.
Wednesday night rounded off a momentous day for women’s football in this country, with Chelsea Ladies taking on Arsenal Ladies and Lincoln Ladies up against Doncaster Rover Belles.
Shauna Mullin, Team GB beach volleyball player provides an insight into training, preparations and hopes for the London Olympics.
Richard Stock, Explore Rowing Programme Manager, dips an oar into rowing history and explains how Explore Rowing is bringing the sport to the whole community.
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