British Paralympic Association respond to IPC statement
The British Paralympic Association has commented on the IPC’s statement today on the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Coe: Paralympics the Biggest Surprise of London 2012
(ATR) British Olympic Association chair and former LOCOG chief Sebastian Coe says "there was more surprise around the Paralympic Games than anything else last summer" ... ATR's Christian Radnedge has more inside ...
Rio Secures "Crucial" Transport Funding; Women's Curling World Champs
(ATR) Rio de Janeiro nets nearly $1 billion in government funds ... Final four take shape at women's curling worlds ... Fields set for Paralympic team sports at London 2012 ... Sochi Cultural Olympiad Heads East ...
Olympic Sponsor Recognition Low; Paralympians Raise Dow Concerns; GE Survey
(ATR) Survey finds Britons largely unaware of Olympic sponsors ... Paralympians from India join campaign against chemical giant ... GE study on Games technology ... More inside.
London Latest - Rising Olympic Security Costs; Royal Team GB Ambassadors
(ATR) Olympic venues security budget could end up doubling original estimate ... Prince Harry, Duke and Duchess of Cambridge unveiled ... BOA elects six new board members ... Paralympic tickets go back on sale.
London Latest - LOCOG Dismisses Dow Concerns; Beckham Fronts Paralympics Campaign
(ATR) London 2012 organizers tell Around the Rings they have no issue with their Dow Chemical sponsorship ... Sainsbury's unveils David Beckham as face of partnership ... "Plan Your 2012" program to engage schoolchildren.
P&G for Paralympics; Olympic Great Planning Comeback; Strong Tourism Indicators
(ATR) Olympic sponsor extends to Paralympic Games ... Another swimmer plans Olympic return ... Strong spending figures for London tourists.
Cyclist Admits Doping, Gives Back Gold; Stiff Competition for Top 2012 Tickets
(ATR) 2004 road race champion confesses, makes new allegations against Lance Armstrong ... Men's 100m final in London massively oversubscribed ... Last 2012 venue chosen ...