Neil Shefferd Desk Editor

Neil Shefferd is a Desk Editor with insidethegames.biz. He has previously worked as a reporter for a host of newspapers in Buckinghamshire, and presented a show called The Sports Breakfast while at the University of Bedfordshire.

Russia win five golds on opening day of World Youth and Junior Sambo Championships

Russia won five gold medals on the opening day of the World Youth and Junior Sambo Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece.

High-quality field assembles for 50th edition of IJF Paris Grand Slam

A high-quality field has assembled for the 50^th edition of the International Judo Federation’s Paris Grand Slam tournament, one of the most highly-regarded tournaments on the circuit.

Torch for Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games unveiled as one-year-to-go milestone reached

The Torch for the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games has been unveiled as part of a ceremony marking one year until the event is due to get underway.

France edge out Germany as group stage matches continue at BWF Thomas and Uber Cup

France edged out Germany as group stage play continued on day four of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thomas and Uber Cup at the Ceres Park and Arena in Aarhus, Denmark.

Multiple former winners in field as Formula Kite World Championships returns

A strong fleet has assembled in Sardinia, Italy, for the first Formula Kite World Championships for two years, after coronavirus forced the cancellation of last year’s edition.

Denmark and Indonesia record tight wins as Thomas and Uber Cup continues

Hosts Denmark and Indonesia both recorded narrow 3-2 wins on the third day of group action at the Badminton World Federation (BWF) Thomas and Uber Cup.

Norwegian Confederation of Sports issues 10-point list for country’s new Government

The Norwegian Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Confederation of Sports (NIF) has released a 10-point list for the country’s new Government, as it calls for sport to "get going again for the whole community."

Lebrun takes early lead after opening day of Finn World Masters

Valerian Lebrun of France has taken the early lead at the Finn World Masters after winning both races on the opening day of the 50^th edition, which is taking place at Los Alcazares in Murcia, Spain.

IWF Athletes Commission representatives to be voted on by World Championship participants

The International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) has announced that participants at the World Championships in Tashkent will serve as the electorate for voting on representatives of the IWF Athletes Commission.

Farah among Nike Oregon Project athletes WADA decide will face no further proceedings

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has ruled that no further proceedings are necessary against other individuals in the Nike Oregon Project (NOP) case.

Stellar field lines up for second stage of International Swimming Federation World Cup

A stellar field featuring around 200 athletes has been assembled for the second stage of the International Swimming Federation (FINA) World Cup in Budapest, Hungary.

Moccia elected as new President of Argentine Olympic Committee

Mario Moccia has been elected as the new President of the Argentine Olympic Committee (COA), succeeding Gerardo Werthein.

ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 capacity at 70 per cent as tickets go on sale

Tickets are now on sale for every match of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, scheduled to be held in Oman and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) between October 17 and November 14.

Mazella aims to defend KiteFoil World Series lead at third round in Cagliari

Axel Mazella of France will be aiming to defend his lead at the top of the International Kiteboarding Association (IKA) KiteFoil World Series standings, at the third round in Cagliari, Italy.

World’s best young judokas set to compete at World Junior Judo Championships

Just under 500 of the best young judokas from around the world have travelled to Olbia in Italy for the World Junior Judo Championships, which are scheduled to begin tomorrow.

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Denver were awarded the 1976 Winter Olympic Games ahead of Sion in Switzerland, Tempere in Finland and Vancouver in Canada at the International Olympic Committee Session in 1970. But in a Colorado referendum in November 1972, voters rejected funding for the event. It is the only time a city has been awarded the Olympics but pulled out. The IOC then offered the Games to Whistler in Canada, but they too declined owing to a change of Government following elections. Salt Lake City offered to host the Games, but the IOC, still reeling from the Denver rejection, declined and selected Innsbruck, the 1964 host city, as a replacement.

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