This week is Women in Sport week. The mission of Women in Sport is to “champion the right of every woman and girl in the UK to take part in, and benefit from, sport: from the field of play to the boardroom, from early years and throughout her life.” Women in Sport promotes its message … Continue Reading
“Never before in the 56-year history of the Games have we faced circumstances like this” – Sir Philip Craven, President, International Paralympic Committee (“IPC”) The Paralympic games start tomorrow in Rio but have the IPC been able to fully capitalise on the success of the London games four years earlier? When London was announced as … Continue Reading
“The popularity of sport transcends all barriers. Sport has an amazing power to spontaneously unite people as one in solidarity.” – Ban Ki Moon, UN Secretary-General Following the events of recent months Team GB’s outstanding performance so far at the Olympic Games has been a ray of light in what has otherwise been a period … Continue Reading
What do the Pope, Donald Trump, and Theresa May have in common? Within the last week, all three have (amongst others) received a public slap on the wrist from a – fake and now suspended – ‘@Official_Rule40’ twitter account after tweeting good luck messages to Olympic athletes, allegedly in breach of “Olympic guidelines”. Last week, … Continue Reading
It’s a big question isn’t it? A question that can cause heated debate around the World; one that will necessarily include a discussion of the merits of such athletes as Muhammad Ali (or Cassius Clay as he was called when winning gold in Rome 1960) Jesse Owens, Paavo Nurmi, Mark Spitz, Sir Steve Redgrave, Ole … Continue Reading
Rugby’s history at the Olympic Games 18 May 1924, Colombes Stadium, Paris: in front of 50,000 predominantly French fans, the USA beat France 17-3 to win the gold medal and claim the coveted Olympic Champion title. Fast forward 92 years to Rio 2016 and the American rugby team are still reigning Olympic Champions without their … Continue Reading
