In the first week of July 2005, Britain was on tenterhooks, as decision day loomed for the cities bidding to host the 2012 Olympics; two decades on, t…
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Tag: Olympic Games
The curious case of the Olympic presidential election
The 10th president of the International Olympic Committee will be named this week at a Session in Greece; seven candidates are in the running, includi…
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Journalists frustrated by behind-closed-doors hustings for IOC presidency
Cramped conditions in media room at futuristic Olympic House limit number of journalists at hustings to just 30; those present in Lausanne could get a…
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Bonjour, Paris 2024! Olympics begins with Uzbek drums, media buzz and patrol boats
The Main Press Centre is already a hive of activity, the action has kicked off with football and rugby, the future Winter Olympics hosts have been sel…
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‘The most special moment’: Journalists who have had honour of carrying the Olympic Flame
On Sunday, July 14, the Olympic Flame is due to arrive in Paris ahead of the Olympic Games; former L'Equipe editor Alain Lunzenfichter is among those …
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The Times Olympic Moments book is a wonderful ‘time capsule’
From Jesse Owens' defiant victory at Berlin 1936 to Dame Sarah Storey's record 17th title at the Tokyo Paralympics, John Goodbody's beautiful 'coffee-…
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These Olympic journalists were either Olympians or were given Olympic awards
As the build-up to Paris 2024 continues, SJA secretary Philip Barker takes a look at those members of the sports media who competed at an Olympic Game…
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David Owen’s ‘Aux Armes’ is a wide-ranging journey through French history as well as sport
As Paris prepares to host the Olympic Games, the former sports editor of the Financial Times offers "an English perspective" on France's relationship …
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‘Chariots Return’ book is the perfect accompaniment to Paris Olympics
The 1981 film 'Chariots of Fire' brought the remarkable true story of two British athletes competing at the 1924 Olympics to global renown. Now, Mark …
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IOC media chief insists Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony needs ‘conversation and cooperation’
Athletes from 206 teams competing at the Olympics will sail down the Seine on a fleet of boats on the evening of Friday 26 July; SJA secretary Philip …
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