Summer Olympics






Olympex 2012 exhibition to be held at the British Library

By Lauren Mattera

Olympic stamp_collectionMay 20 - A unique exhibition which brings to life the history, symbolism and personal stories through philatelic collections of individuals will be held by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the British Library, St Pancras from July 25 until September 9, it has been announced.







Olympic Flame passes to British hands

By Mike Rowbottom at the Panathenaic Stadium in Athens

Princess Anne_May_17_May 17 - The Olympic Flame was officially handed over from Greece to Britain here this evening as the rain which had drummed down since mid-afternoon relented and gave way to a patch of blue sky.



Exclusive: Britain set to officially scrap anti-doping bylaw tomorrow

By Duncan Mackay

David Millar_in_Team_GB_Sky_kit_and_Garmin_helmetMay 16 - The British Olympic Association (BOA) is tomorrow set to formally scrap its 20-year-old controversial bylaw that prevents any athlete who has tested positive for banned performance-enhancing drugs from representing Team GB at the Olympics, paving the way for sprinter Dwain Chambers and cyclist David Millar (pictured) to be selected for London 2012 if they qualify.