Olympics
Omarska: The dark side of the Olympics “Orbit”
AreclorMittal, the sponsors of Anish Kapoor’s “Orbit” at the London 2012 Olympic Games, has been accused of not letting the survivors of Bosnia’s Omarska death camp, now a mine, memorialise their dead. In doing so, they are playing into the hands of nationalists who deny or manipulate the past.
By Refik Hodzic | Notebook, Olympics, Opinion | Thursday, 17 May 2012 at 4:00 am
‘The things you have to do to throw a stick a long way’
I had to go inside to warm up as after 10 minutes outside I couldn’t feel my hands and I was shaking. I reckon it’s the first time I have seriously considered pulling out of a competition due to the weather.
By Stephen Miller | Olympics, Sport | Tuesday, 15 May 2012 at 12:38 pm
The Olympics and the Jubilee distract from the real issues this summer
“Everyone” is getting geared up for the summer of celebration, or at least so the Establishment tells us. But these are welcome diversions from more serious issues, says James Bloodworth.
By James Bloodworth | Notebook, Olympics, Opinion | Wednesday, 9 May 2012 at 4:00 am
Olympic Outlook: ‘Time to spread some handball love’
Less than 100 days to go until the Olympic Games, what an exciting thought. Luckily we have plenty to keep us occupied in the coming months including international fixtures against the likes of top nations, Montenegro & Russia.
By Holly Lam-Moores | Olympics, Sport | Friday, 27 April 2012 at 3:43 pm
How does the London 2012 motto ‘Inspire a generation’ compare to previous Olympic offerings?
I can imagine the country’s top marketing executives sitting round a room, scribbling on white boards, brainstorming, word-associating and doing other things with ‘ing’ on the end.
By Simon Rice | Olympics, Sport | Thursday, 19 April 2012 at 12:03 am
Olympic security plans are too London-centric: What the rest of the country can do
With the Olympic Games fast-approaching, an increasing number of security companies are turning their attention to considering the potential challenges involved with ensuring they and their clients remain safe and secure.
By Russ Smith | Notebook, Olympics | Thursday, 12 April 2012 at 1:57 pm
‘I had to accept my fate as a sunflower’
I got well and truly stitched up and no matter how hard I tried to rig the online poll to be a Dalek, I had to accept my fate as a sunflower.
By Stephen Miller | Olympics, Sport | Thursday, 5 April 2012 at 1:22 pm
I’m up the creek with Olympic tickets to the Canoe Sprint
Reality has struck and a mere 114 days from the grand opening of the Olympics I’m left with the stark and somewhat unattractive early morning trek to Buckinghamshire for day one of the Eton Dorney spectacular.
By Chris Laker | Olympics, Sport | Wednesday, 4 April 2012 at 12:41 pm
Olympic Outlook: ‘I’ve been selected to be a Torchbearer, it’s such an honour’
Training is really ramping up and last week we went to Harlequins Rugby Club to meet up with some of the guys and have a training session with them.
By Holly Lam-Moores | Olympics, Sport | Monday, 2 April 2012 at 12:02 am
How to let your property for the Olympics
What to do if you’re thinking of renting out your property during the 2012 Olympics
By Alex Johnson | Olympics, Property | Tuesday, 27 March 2012 at 10:30 am
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