Summer Olympics







President Rousseff opens Casa Brasil at Somerset House

By Tom Degun at Casa Brasil in London

Brazilian President_Dilma_Rousseff_at_Casa_BrasilJuly 28 - Dilma Rousseff, the President of Brazil, has officially opened Casa Brasil at Somerset House which will serve as the home of the Brazilian Olympic Committee (BOC) and Rio 2016 for the duration of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.



Queen Sofia opens Casa de España in London

By David Gold at Casa de España in London

Casa de_Espaa_27_JulyJuly 27 - Dressed in the same kit that Spain's athletes will wear during London 2012, Queen Sofia opened Casa de España here today before heading off to see the Opening Ceremony of London 2012 at the Olympic Stadium.



London 2012 has done a lot of good for Great Britain already says Rogge

By Tom Degun at the Main Press Centre in the Olympic Park in London

Jacques Rogge_President_of_the_International_Olympic_Committee_at_an_IOC_press_conferenceJuly 27 - International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge has heaped praise on London 2012 ahead of the Olympic Opening Ceremony tonight by claiming that the Games have already "done a lot of good" for the reputation of Great Britain around the world.



Sir Roger Bannister becomes huge favourite to light Olympic Flame

By Tom Degun at the Main Press Centre in the Olympic Park in London

Sir Roger_Bannister_26_JulyJuly 26 - British running legend Sir Roger Bannister, the first man to run a mile in under four minutes, has become the overwhelming favourite to light the Olympic Flame at the London 2012 Opening Ceremony tomorrow night after a series of huge bets were placed on him to receive the prestigious honour.