Summer Olympics




Tower Hamlets to be "curry capital" of London 2012

By Tom Degun in Tower Hamlets, London

Brick_Lane_with_Sebastian_Coe_Denis_Oswald_and_Tower_Hamlets_MayorMarch 30 - Brick Lane in the East End has been launched to the world as "Curry Capital" of the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics with London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe, Tower Hamlets Mayor Lutfur Rahman and International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission chairman Denis Oswald paying a visit to the area.







One ticket per athlete allocation angers Australia's 2012 swimmers

By Tom Degun

Stephanie_RiceMarch 29 - London 2012 have defended the allocation of tickets for athletes competing at the Olympic Games after Australian swimmers, including triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice (pictured), expressed disappointment that only one family member will get to see them live in action at the Games next year.



Britain unveils sporting legends as Team GB Ambassadors

By Mike Rowbottom at The Tate Modern, London

BOA_Ambassadors_group_shotMarch 28 - A group of 27 of Britain's most inspirational and accomplished Olympians from previous Games, including five-times champion Steve Redgrave and double gold medallists Kelly Holmes and James Cracknell, have today been unveiled as Team GB 2012 Ambassadors by the British Olympic Association here.


GLL announces grants for 850 youngsters

By David Gold

sally_gunnellMarch 28 - With less than 500 days to go until the start of London 2012, the GLL Sport Foundation has announced at a special ceremony attended by Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell that it will be supporting 850 young sportsmen and women in London and South East England during 2011.