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Patrick O’Kane is a junior reporter at insidethegames.biz. He graduated from the University of Sunderland with a degree in Journalism Studies, and built his experience as a sports reporter at The Westmorland Gazette in Cumbria. Patrick was a flash-quote reporter for LOCOG at the London 2012 Paralympics and has covered the Giro d’Italia, Tour de France and Heineken Cup rugby as a freelance writer.

Sri Lanka NOC present coral reef painting to IOC President Bach

The National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) has presented a sustainability project painting to International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach.

FIS World Cup prize money to top €100,000 in Kitzbühel

Skiiers at the International Ski Federation (FIS) Alpine Skiing World Cup in Kitzbühel will have an added incentive for victory after prizes of €100,000 (£86,300/$111,300) were announced for classic downhill and slalom events.

Italian Gaudenzi announced as ATP chairman

Italian Andrea Gaudenzi has been announced as chairman of the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

French public approve Paris 2024 emblem despite social media mockery

The new Paris 2024 joint Olympic and Paralympic Games emblem has been given the thumbs up by the French public.

Argentina boccia squad win APC August award after Lima 2019 gold

The Argentinian Boccia team has been announced as the Americas Paralympic Committee (APC) Best Team of August after winning gold at the Parapan American Games.

Bouzou praises "unprecedented" applications for Peace and Sport Awards

The German Olympic Confederation and National Olympic Committee and Sports Confederation of Denmark have been shortlisted for the sport organisation of the year award at the Peace and Sport Awards.

FASANOC chief reiterates importance of athletes during safeguarding workshop

Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) President Makarita Lenoa reiterated the importance of sport in educating the public during a workshop on safeguarding athletes.

Momota battles into second round at BWF French Open

Top seed Kento Momota was given a stern test by Wang Tzu Wei, as he battled through to the second round of the Badminton World Federation French Open in Paris.

McIlroy to compete for Ireland at Tokyo 2020

Golfer Rory McIlroy has confirmed he will represent Ireland at Tokyo 2020.

South Korea to face Indonesia in men's recurve final at Asian Para Archery Championships

South Korea will meet Indonesia in the final of the men's recurve team event tomorrow after safely navigating the knockout stages at the Asian Para Archery Championships in Bangkok.

Muratov claims qiangshu gold at World Wushu Championships

Russian Pavel Muratov claimed the men's qiangshu title as Hong Kong collected three golds on the final day of the TaoLu competitions at the World Wushu Championships in Shanghai.

Belarus claim women's archery team gold at World Military Games in Wuhan

Belarus were crowned women's team champions as the archery medal matches began at the World Military Games in Wuhan.

Carezza going green ahead of FIS Snowboard Alpine World Cup opener

The Italian resort of Carezza will provide a more eco-conscious environment for the International Ski Federation (FIS) Snowboard Alpine World Cup season in December.

World Curling Federation pick up digital media gong at Winter Sports TOPS Awards

The World Curling Federation (WCF) has been recognised as one of the top 10 annual industry-leading digital media outlets for winter sports in China.

Croatian boxer Bačurin handed four-year suspension for anti-doping violations

Croatian boxer Ivica Bačurin has been suspended from all sport for four years after being found guilty of anti-doping violations.

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When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Boléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford. Crawford, who had played Frank Spencer in British sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and the title role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, had become a mentor to the pair in 1981 and went on to help them create their Olympic routine. Crawford said he “taught them how to act". He was present with their trainer Betty Callaway at the ringside at Sarajevo as they created one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.

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