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Brazil trek seeks explorers: Between 3-13 February 2011 a group of explorers will journey to the north-eastern region of...
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Rio embraces homeless event: While the world stands to attention for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Brazil and the City of Rio...
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When giving ain't enough: Mickey Charles takes a look at how the world of sport and...

Social video revs up: “Of all the amazing new technologies that are opening up...

20 Centres for 2010: ‘20 Centres for 2010’ is the official campaign of the 2010...

Comment: ‘This is who I am’: Why the Paralympics will probably never be as popular as the Olympics, but for the duration of the event’s 12 days why it should be the world’s dominant sporting event, according to Steve Boulton, head of development at deltatre Media. Sports become popular because competitors become popular Paralympians need to get a lot more coverage Channel 4 is planning a special weekend of programming in August 2010 to mark two years until the Paralympic Games Read More Search News; Comment Contribute Print Email RSS

Q&A: Mike Lee, OBE: MEI talks about the successful Rio 2016 Bid campaign with VERO chairman Mike Lee OBE, the lead advisor to the Bid, who devised the overall campaign and communications strategy that helped Rio win. He also played a similar role with the International Rugby Board on its campaign for the inclusion of Rugby Sevens in the Olympic Programme. Lee is also the former director of communications and public affairs for London’s successful 2012 Olympic bid. Read More Search News; Comment Contribute Print Email RSS

New Appointment at Glasgow 2014: Glasgow 2014 Limited, the organising company for the XXth Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow in 2014, has announced the appointment of John Donnelly as its Marketing and Sponsorship Director.; Read More

Academy announces Advisory Board Chairman: The World Academy of Sport (WAoS) has announced the appointment of Mr François Carrard as the Chairman of its International Advisory Board (IAB).; Read More

2012 law firm signs: International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has been chosen as the official legal services provider to the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.; Read More

Armchair action: Robert Tuchman, a crazed sports fan and successful entrepreneur, inspired by his love for sport, has recently published an insider’s guide into the best sporting events worldwide.; Read More

80,000 staff required before 2010: The burgeoning South African tourism industry requires up to 80 000 workers in the next two years ahead of hosting the Fifa World Cup in 2010.; Read More