Olympics
The man who changed perceptions of Britain: Games-maker Lord Coe reveals why he is confident over London 2012 legacy
Lord Coe receives his Lifetime Achievement award from the Duchess of Cambridge on Sunday. Image courtesy of The Sunday Times
The Evening Standard
After the magical summer that Lord Coe and his team conjured up, the reception he received as he stepped on to the stage at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards on Sunday came as no surprise.
An audience of 15,000 at the Docklands ExCeL Arena, including many of the Olympians and Paralympians who revelled in a home Games, hailed the man whose vision turned the dream of London 2012 into a glorious reality.
Read more >
Legacy of London 2012
It’s been a two week-long festival of sporting excellence that has captivated the world: there’s been spectacle, drama and the inevitable controversies. But what might be the legacy of the London Olympic Games, for the UK capital and its people, for Britain as a whole and for international sports events of the future?
Bridget Kendall was joined by distinguished sports commentator Mihir Bose, Australian Professor Malcolm Gillies, social deprivation researcher Faiza Shaheen and financial journalist Anthony Hilton.
‘I cannot see the Olympics coming to the Arab world any time soon’
Feisal is absolutely sure that Arab culture is not anti sport. "In the Arab world we have an old saying : the sound mind in a sound body and it's an essential part of human development." Image courtesy of The Independent
IOC member Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan talks about the success of London 2012 and whether the Arab world is ready to hold the Olympics
We may be living the Olympic dream as Team GB racks up medals, but spare a thought for Jordan which has never ever won an Olympic medal.
This explains why for Prince Feisal bin Al Hussein of Jordan the most memorable moment of London 2012 is yet to come.
Read more >
Today programme
Morning news and current affairs presented by James Naughtie and Evan Davis.
India has received four medals so far in the Olympics Games whereas much smaller South Korea has six times as many. Sports journalist Mihir Bose and Rachel Lee, presenter on Arirang Radio in South Korea, discuss why some countries with large populations do not perform better at Olympic Games.
Click here to listen to the programme (Note: the section with Mihir starts at 2:54:00)
IOC reject president Seb Coe but David Cameron must let him shape our next generation
Evening Standard
Image courtesy of Evening Standard
We can take it as read that the nation will express its gratitude to our Olympians, starting with the victory parade in London next month.
But how can we thank the man who created this marvellous stage for Team GB: Mr London Olympics, Seb Coe?
Read more >
Other Olympics articles
- To build on this success British sport must go back to school - August 8, 2012
- Bob Beamon says we’ve shown the American spirit - August 8, 2012
- Bolt’s the enduring image - August 6, 2012
- India’s bad reception - August 6, 2012
- Russian’s Premier League fashion ambition - August 6, 2012
- London 2012 Olympics: Jessica Ennis leads by example at the heart of a very British success - August 6, 2012
- China worried it can’t live up to Beijing medal haul - August 3, 2012
- Beautiful game should adopt Olympic spirit to lose its ugly side - August 3, 2012
- What does the medal table say about your country? - August 1, 2012
- The Moral Value of Sport - August 1, 2012
- Ye Shiwen is tainted by China’s secrecy but Ruta Meilutyte profits from an open attitude - August 1, 2012
- Are you cheerful or cynical about the Olympics? - July 31, 2012
- Host battle is hotting up - July 30, 2012
- Sir Steve’s bold vision - July 30, 2012
- Don’t blame London for the empty seats. It’s a family issue - July 30, 2012
- The Vatican of Sport - July 28, 2012
- The commercialisation of the Olympics - July 27, 2012
- The Long View - July 23, 2012
- The Games 2012 - July 21, 2012
- Win a trip to Paris for every British gold medal - July 17, 2012
- London 2012: Commercialisation of the Games - July 11, 2012
- All Sports Show - July 7, 2012
- At home: Caroline Rowland - June 29, 2012
- Does Sport Matter to Diplomacy? - May 30, 2012
- The Olympic torch sale: taking the magic out of sport - May 21, 2012
- At home: Lord Moynihan - April 30, 2012
- Torch-bearer - October 28, 2011
- The Olympic super brands take over London - August 22, 2011
- Riots have raised security concerns about the Olympics - August 10, 2011
- We’re in the money! (and it’s all thanks to Gordon Brown) - July 6, 2011
- Business bonus? Or business as usual? - May 14, 2010
- China’s winter triumph goes well beyond sport - March 4, 2010
- Lord Coe Interview - February 10, 2010
- Cost-conscious Chinese going back on Olympic promises - November 10, 2005
- London 1, Paris 0 - August 23, 2005
- Olympics: Blair the key to how London won Olympic race - July 8, 2005
- Olympic joy overshadowed by sadness - July 8, 2005
- Nail-biting tension of the vote ends in triumph and delight - July 8, 2005
- How Coe came from behind to win the race - July 7, 2005
- London takes gold - July 7, 2005
- London team believe victory is in sight - July 6, 2005
- One hour to influence IOC poll - July 6, 2005
- Madrid hold the key to London glory - July 6, 2005
- Blair flies the flag as London push for victory - July 4, 2005
- All smiles as Blair proves the real celebrity - July 3, 2005
- London confident of landing 2012 prize - June 29, 2005
- Interview: Jacques Rogge - June 14, 2005
- London catching up in race for Games - June 7, 2005
- Revitalised London neck and neck with Paris - June 6, 2005
- Memories revived of Salt Lake City scandal - April 27, 2005
- Campaign changes transform race - March 29, 2005
- Minister ready for IOC’s killer question - February 18, 2005
- London moves up to second on final lap - January 6, 2005
- Accused pair to tell their side of story - August 18, 2004
- Greeks’ dramatic draw is a gift of a curtain-raiser - August 11, 2004
- A site for sore eyes is becoming the very picture of an Olympic city - August 9, 2004
- Paris the team to match - May 18, 2004
- Beware twists in a tale of nine cities - May 17, 2004
- Olympics: Capital way to win votes - May 26, 2003
- A history: London’s campaign took seven years to develop - May 15, 2003
- The big debate - January 14, 2003
- Work ethic inspired by hosting Games - December 1, 2002
- Olympics: London bid is attracting more support - November 28, 2002
- Americans doctored the medal table to show themselves in better light - February 20, 2002
- Curling: Martin’s curlers secure their medal - February 20, 2002
- Should ice skating be included in the Winter Olympics? - February 19, 2002
- Winter Olympics: Skating scandal that left IOC on thin ice - February 18, 2002
- Inside Sport: A woman’s touch puts Athens on track - February 16, 2002
- The beautiful Games’ ugly past - February 3, 2002
- Inside Sport: Salt Lake security watertight - January 31, 2002
- Momentum gathering for London Olympic bid - July 26, 2001
- Olympics: Beijing joy as emotion wins day - July 13, 2001
- Asia look set to assume control - July 12, 2001
- Beijing’s Olympic bid stops traffic - May 10, 2001
- Play the game and make the money - February 5, 1999
