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How we’re hoping to help inspire a generation at the Paralympics
If the Olympics were designed to inspire a generation of athletic heroes, then the Paralympics could achieve something equally profound.
By Jake Kanter | Notebook, Olympics, Sport | Thursday, 30 August 2012 at 2:00 am
There is more to physical education than sport
Far too many children (and adults) do not get enough exercise to remain healthy. You can see the evidence in every high street and classroom. And the statistics for obesity related illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes are terrifying.
By Susan Elkin | Notebook, Opinion, Sport | Tuesday, 14 August 2012 at 10:56 am
Doping does not undermine the Olympic Spirit
The furore over drug use in professional sport has escalated to monumental proportions in recent times. The World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) inquisitional enthusiasm to prevent any kind of doping has resulted in the institution of one of the most intrusive and inhumane inspection systems ever conceived.
By Douglas Morton | Notebook, Olympics, Opinion, Sport | Thursday, 9 August 2012 at 6:00 am
Olympic Badminton: Had the potential for match fixing been discussed previously?
Oh, for Richie Benaud to have cast a critical eye over proceedings in the Olympic Badminton this week.
By Kit Holden | Olympics, Sport | Wednesday, 1 August 2012 at 4:05 pm
Aurora, Colorado, Ramadan Mubarak, IMAX, Lord Coe
A look at the trending topics on social networking sites and search engines today, to see what we’re interested in, and why.
By Ellen E Jones | Notebook | Friday, 20 July 2012 at 12:00 am
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