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British flag to be carried by Shelley Rudman in Vancouver Comments Off

Posted on February 12, 2010
Shelley Rudman is set to bring the flag of Britain at the opening Winter Olympics ceremony in Vancouver later today. The athlete already won a silver medal four years ago in Turin and is said to be a a strong contender for the skeleton competition scheduled to take place in the ... Read More >>

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Vancouver Ready For Olympics But Missing Snow Comments Off

Posted on January 25, 2010
Tons of snow are being flown in to prepare western Canadian city for the Winter Olympics Games. Although for most people around the world, Canada is synonymous to digging-your-car-out-of-the-snow and permafrost, few outside the country realize that some spots, such as the western province of British Colombia, actually experiences balmy weather ... Read More >>

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Vancouver Airport Bracing For Huge Olympic Crowds Comments Off

Posted on November 18, 2009
Huge crowds of spectators and athletes are expected at Vancouver International Airport during the departure period one day after the closing ceremony of the 2010 Winter Games. It’s believed that the avalanche of departures will greatly outdo the previous peak at the facility, making it look like a picnic in the ... Read More >>

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Huge Security Challenge At 2012 Olympics Comments Off

Posted on November 17, 2009
Security minister Lord West says the 2012 Olympic Games represent the important security challenge in Britain security since World War 2. The British Government is viewing the potential threat as “substantial” instead of the current level of “severe.” Lord West said during a conference at the Royal United Services Institute in London ... Read More >>

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London Olympics Attract 64 Other Major Competitions Comments Off

Posted on October 30, 2009
Britain is planning to host a world class sporting event about twice monthly in the 1,000 days before the 2012 Olympic Games. The ambitious schedule starts with the UCI Track Cycling World Cup set for Manchester’s Velodrome today. British Olympic heroes Victoria Pendleton, Jason Kenny, and Bradley Wiggins will be among the ... Read More >>

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Coca-Cola Angry Over Competing Sponsorship For 2012 Games Comments Off

Posted on October 14, 2009
Soft drink giant Coca-Cola is at odds with London Olympics officials because of a sponsorship proposal worth £20million involving a major British supermarket chain. The organising committee of the 2012 Olympics, LOCOG, has been discussing a possible deal with Sainsbury's and Marks & Spencer to set up an official Games supermarket. But ... Read More >>

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London Olympic Stadium Part Of World Cup 2018 Bid Comments Off

Posted on September 18, 2009
The possibility of London's Olympic Stadium playing host to 2018 World Cup matches took a important step forward this Thursday after it has emerged that the venue is one of four being suggested by the 'London United' bid team. The 16 cities which are bidding for participation in the huge event ... Read More >>

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