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Export Week
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It’s not often that I blog about football, but this week I came across a truly inspiring story. Terry Nelson is a former Paratrooper who invented a suit that enables athletes to recuperate in water. He himself has represented our country and won a...
Supporters Direct Europe to launch position paper on football governance at the European Parliament
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Supporters Direct Europe (SD Europe) is launching its first position paper, ‘The Heart of the Game: Why Supporters are Vital to Improving Governance in Football’, at an event hosted by Ivo Belet MEP at the European Parliament in Brussels today an...
VIDEO: Renault and Caterham team up on sports car project
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Natalie Powell filed this report from Paris.
Natasha Baker – Gold Medal Profile
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In her first ever Paralympics at the age of 22, Natasha Baker could not have asked for a better introduction to the equestrian events at this level. She broke Paralympic records and took home Team GB’s first equestrian gold medal … Cont...
Helena Lucas – Gold Medal Profile
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Helena Lucas holds the impressive distinction of being the first Brit ever to take a gold in the sailing events at the Paralympics. Helena suffers from a condition that affects both her hands. Despite this, she initially focused on competing …...
Katherine Copeland and Sophie Hosking – Gold Medal Profiles
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Of all the four gold medals won at Dorney Lake, that of Katherine Copeland and Sophie Hosking was by far the most joyously unexpected. They had only joined forces in a boat three months earlier, boasting a solitary World Cup … Continue reading...
Russia to Wow with Olympic Opening Ceremony
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Following the success of the 2008 Olympics opening ceremony in Beijing and the much-talked about event that kicked-off this summer’s games in London, Russia is pulling out all the stops to make sure the opening ceremony for 2014 Winter Games in Soc...
Rain Beats Poland in Warsaw
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Poland's new $550 million National Stadium has become a laughing stock after a World Cup qualifier was postponed because the stadium's roof, supposed to protect the pitch from rain, couldn't be closed--because it was raining.
Josie Pearson – Gold Medal Profile
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Continuing with my profiles of those women who achieved gold medals at the Olympics and Paralympics this week, I am today looking at Josie Pearson, who won gold in the combined F51/52/53 discus. She will now have her image on a stamp issued by...
Female British Gold Medalists – Heather Stanning
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Following on from yesterdays profile on Helen Glover, today’s will be on her team mate, Heather Stanning. For most Olympians, taking part in this summer’s Games is by far the most daunting challenge they are likely to face all year. ̷...
We are all Europeans now (well, almost all)
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We are all Europeans now (well, almost all) By David Seymour on Monday, 01 October 2012 The fantastic win in the Ryder Cup has meant that suddenly Europe is not a word being used with contempt and derision.
“USA!” at Ryder Cup 2012: Silent “EU!” Wins
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The Ryder Cup of 2012, held in Illinois, can be read as payback for the European team at the expense of the Americans because the latter had come back from the same 10-6 deficit to win at the previous Cup. The Associated Press reported that the...
Female British Gold Medalists – Sarah Storey
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After my e-book before the summer with profiles of British female athletes competing in London, I thought it would be a good idea to celebrate those women who achieved gold medals. Of course it wasn’t just about medals this summer; … Co...
What do they know of cricket who only cricket know?
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This was the question posed by CLR James in his classic book "Beyond a Boundary", setting out the social and political importance of cricket to the development of West Indian identity.There was another reminder of the importance of cricket as a...
The importance of remembering
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It's healthy for people - like nations - to remember where they came from so that they can face the future with a sense of security, even when it will be different from the past. Earlier I've written about how the EU must learn from history and avoid...
#TeamCy2012eu to sweat the colors of the Council of the European Union for Charity
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It's objective is to gather as many participants as possible, wearing the official colors of the Presidency. Running for the Cyprus Presidency team, would be a substantial contribution in our effort to use this opportunity for fund raising.
Croatian Paralympians bring home the sporting glory
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The last five weeks of Olympic sporting thrills, feisty competitions, inspiration and hope ended on Sunday September 10 with the closing ceremony of the Paralympic Games, dubbed “the greatest ever” by International Committee chairman Sir...
French media less enthusiastic about Paralympic Games, London 2012
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Imagine diving into a pool with your eyes closed, running without any legs, playing table tennis without any hands, or playing rugby sitting in a wheelchair. These brave acts are what make the ‘other’ olympic games, the ones which barely made it...
Russia: 40th Anniversary of Canada-USSR Hockey Series
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RuNet blogger Vladimir Kharitonov honored the 40th anniversary of the “Summit Series” - eight hockey games played on two continents between the USSR and Team Canada in September 1972. Although Canada emerged with more wins, the series all...
2012 Paralympics: A Successful Start, Remarkable Stories
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Martine Wright, a survivor of the London bombings, Rim Ju Song, the first North Korean participant who, a few months ago, could not swim; and Hassiem Achmat, who survived a shark attack. Just some of the remarkable Paralympic athletes.
From village bells to the torch relay: online broadcasting of the Olympics in Europe
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Number of views :287Philippa Barr We are getting close to the end of summer – one of the final guest posts here, this time by Philippa Nicole Barr - In a 1998 book called Village Bells, Alain Corbin told us that village bells played an impo...
Building effective governance
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The summer break has given me the chance to step back from the usual flow of things (even if ‘flow’ might seem an ambitious description of the EU right now), and has let me spend some time with one of my other interests in life, namely cy...
Les Jeux Paralympiques : cherchez les femmes ?
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Les femmes en situation de handicap sont le plus souvent victimes d’une « sur –discrimination » par rapport aux hommes dans la même situation. Les sportives handicapées ne font pas exception à la règle. Quelques c...
Justice (of a sort) for Peter Norman
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The inspirational activist and former athlete John Carlos recently toured the UK, speaking at a number of meetings where his message of how sport can play a part in anti-racist struggle was, quite properly, very well received. John Carlos’s...
Man U, a stake for Soros
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Hat-tip to Sam Jones — it’s a 7.85 per cent stake by George Soros.For every defeat to Everton…Also spotted in Monday evening SEC filings: Peter Thiel selling...
Shorting, shorting Man United
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Dearie me – what an atrocious headline.Shares in Manchester United are down more than 6 per cent since its JOBS Act-abetted listing on the New York stock exchange less than a fortnight ago....
Rule 40 and the IOC: can a swimmer be in deep water?
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Michael Phelps for Vuitton No1 Record-breaking and recently retired swimmer Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time with 22 medals, is now apparently in trouble over an ad campaign for Louis Vuitton which may result in him...
"Olympian Economics" by Robert Skidelsky
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As Olympic mania swept the world in recent weeks, it transported the host country, Great Britain, to a rare display of public exultation. Indeed, the successes of “Team GB” produced an upsurge of patriotic rejoicing akin to victory in war. Britai...
Olympic legacy – Reality or Rogue?
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It’s the week after it all ended, and the lack of sport on our television screens has cast a subdued mood over those who spent every minute of the Olympic Games cheering and yelling our British sports men and women on. read more...
Take the Olympics for a spin
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In the wake of the Olympics, commentators jump on the bandwagon to speculate on what London 2012 meant for the European Union. But how serious do we have to take these attempts? ...
EU attempt to impose federal identity 'pitiable'
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The European Union's attempt to jump on the Olympic bandwagon is pitiable and it should give up trying to impose a federal identity, writes Marina Yannakoudakis...
“Nightmare” Games?
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Here at €S we greeted the oncoming prospect of the London 2012 Olympic Games with an examination of whether it really makes sense economically for a city to host them, which came to the daring conclusion: “It depends.” Now they are over...
Future of European Integration: Team EU at the Olympics?
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Twitter account @EU_London2012 (now @EU_sports_team) was counting the gold medals for the EU. Of course, there was no Team EU at the Olympics, but I find it interesting. Questions: 1. Can you imagine the situation when the citizens of the EU from...
Remembering the 1948 London Olympics
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As a successful 2012 Olympics winds to a close, it may be worthwhile remembering that London’s path to hosting the world’s most important sports event was not a smooth one.
Russia: The Ugly Side of Olympic Nationalism
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Olympic gold medal wins by Russian ethnic minorities have angered Russian nationalists.
Timid EU avoids celebrating Olympic success
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Why did European Commission President José Manuel Barroso decide against praising the performance of European athletes at London's Olympic games? His silence speaks volumes, writes Justin Stares...
Games, in sports and in business
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Seems that some have it all wrong. You actually compete in business but you participate in sports. NickPthinks on business, EU policy, socio-economics and systemics in Europe. North America and the world...
Olympic Medals Handed Out but Czech Rain Boots a Big Winner
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The London 2012 Summer Olympics have drawn to a close, but there was one winner of this year's Olympic games that hasn't won a medal--the Czech Olympic team's official galoshes.
China: Netizens' Comments on 2012 London Olympics
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Fauna from ChinaSMACK translates Chinese netizens' general comments and impressions of the 2012 London Olympics. Written by Oiwan Lam · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit · StumbleUpon · delicio...
The Olympics Closing Ceremony
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I was so impressed with Danny Boyle’s Opening Ceremony to the London2012 Olympics that I thought I must watch the Closing Ceremony as well, though alas it did not live up to expectations. I know it was intended to be of a different nature R...
Hungarian Athletes Do ‘Miracle’ at London Games
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Hungarian athletes shined once more at the London Olympics with a remarkable overall performance.
Croatia – London 2012: marvelous Olympic waterpolo gold glory!
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What a marvelous Sunday August 12 Croatia had at the Olympics – first handball bronze and then came the Games competitions finale and the Croatian waterpolo team won gold. CROATIA, in this sport, won her first Olympic Games gold medal in the men...
Who is the biggest loser of the London Olympics: UKIP or the Daily Mail?
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(This is an unusually short post, just a quick thought I had watching the Olympics.) British olympians or TeamGB have done wonderfully, coming third in the medal rankings. It’s not only a superb result, but a great moral boost to a country figh...
Croatia – London Olympics 2012: Yesss another Bronze medal Men’s Handball
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Just saw live telecast of Olympic Bronze medal Men’s Handball match Croatia Vs Hungary and the Croatian team, nicknamed “Cowboys” simply nailed the medal. Well done! That makes the 6th Olympic glory medal for Croatia, so far. All eyes no...
My Olympian change of heart
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As a general rule, I subscribe to Orwell’s somewhat negative view of sport. I have not voluntarily watched any Olympic event on telly (as opposed to being in a pub while the 100 meters final was beamed onto a big screen to the obvious carna...
London Olympic Games made in China
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Beatrice from Ministry of Tofu puts together a set of infographic and reports on products related with London Olympic Games which are made in China. Written by Oiwan Lam · comments (0) Share: Donate · facebook · twitter · reddit &...
Why you’ve just got to love Usain Bolt
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OK it’s a bit of an exaggeration… …but only a very little bit of one. Our (and Somaliland‘s) boy Mo done good, too.
Sports Magazines For That Sports activities Fans
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Sporting activities writing in devoted sports magazines provides reports on activities such as contests and also competitive events as well as related sports activities news. There are several sports activities publications which were mocked as well...
Hammer but no Horror: a personal view of the Olympics
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The IPKat has written at length about the Olympic Games (see eg posts here, here, here, here and here) -- but he has been too busy meditating about the event's many economic and legal ramifications to tear himself away from his secret thoughts and ac...
Jumpkick their football clubs
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Post-debut, at pixel time Manchester United shares were clinging to the $14 listing price like the Glazers to Old Trafford. (The stock was $14.06 as we went to pub.)Remember the debt,...
Croatia – London Olympic Games 2012: Bronze came and – more gold!
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The second week of Olympic competition in London is nearing to a close. And what a great week it was for Croatia – again! Congratulations! Simply fabulous, simply fantastic! Go Croatia! Related post: Croatia has gold, Croatia has silver – bro...
London Olympics 2012 – Success or Failure?
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Many people said that it was too soon for England to host the Olympics again after the 1948 ‘Austerity’ games. Then, the very day after the UK won the bid yet again, the capital was hit by terror attacks. In the following years the capita...
Book Reviews: Economics of Olympics and Sports Events
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As we reach the final days of the London Olympics, your Katonomist took a look at two books on the economics of the Olympics and such sporting events from publisher Edward Elgar. She would like to pretend she read them whilst on a treadmill tra...
Era of Water Polo Dominance Ends for Hungary
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The 2012 Olympic Games in London will go down as a huge disappointment for Hungarian water polo fans as the national team's decade-long Olympic dominance came to an end Wednesday night.
Team GB has revitalised British patriotism
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What a pleasure to be able to applaud my nation in its entirety, rather than just one part of it. ‘I think I feel more British,’ said Scott Brash, the Scottish show-jumper, part of our winning equestrian team. So, it turns out, do plenty of us: l...
