Tags: Olympics
Tokyo 2020: IOC 'fully committed' to rescheduled Olympics taking place in 2021
Posted: Thu, 16 Jul 2020 09:43
The International Olympic Committee is "fully committed" to the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and has "multiple scenarios" for them to take place safely.
They should have begun on 24 July but were postponed in... Read More »
Tokyo 2020 Olympics & Paralympics: UK Sport asks government for exceptional funding
Posted: Mon, 11 May 2020 17:07
UK Sport has asked the government for £53.4m in exceptional funding to help prepare Great Britain for the postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.
The funding agency has requested money from... Read More »
Olympics Q&A: what now for the postponed Tokyo Games?
Posted: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:47
How will the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics because of coronavirus affect an event thought to cost £10bn
When will the Olympics now be held?
Among several options considered by the organising... Read More »
SPOTY shortlist announced for 2016
Posted: Fri, 02 Dec 2016 08:30
Sixteen contenders have been shortlisted for the 2016 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
They will go forward to a vote on the night of the live show in Birmingham on Sunday, 18 December. The nominees... Read More »
Youth Sport Trust launch 'Giving Tuesday'
Posted: Tue, 08 Nov 2016 08:30
Join the Youth Sport Trust in our Giving Tuesday campaign - #MyGoldMedal
Following the fantastic success of Team GB in the Rio Olympics and Paralympics – we invite supporters to share in the Youth... Read More »
How much did each Olympic Medal cost at Rio 2016?
Posted: Wed, 02 Nov 2016 18:00
The average cost of a Team GB Olympic medal has been calculated at £4.29m (€4.75m, US$5.25m) – with gymnastics and shooting finishing as the most cost-effective Olympic sports and hockey... Read More »
Parade for Team GB and ParalympicsGB Stars
Posted: Mon, 26 Sep 2016 13:34
The incredible performances of Team GB and ParalympicsGB athletes at the Rio 2016 Games will be celebrated on October 17 and October 18 in Manchester and London respectively, Sports Minister Tracey Crouch... Read More »
