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Prior to joining insidethegames.biz in November 2017, Thomas worked as a freelance sports writer specialising in football. He has covered several tournaments and events including the 2017 Confederations Cup along with many Champions League and Europa League matches. Thomas is particularly interested in Russian sport and society and is a fluent Russian speaker having studied the language at the University of Nottingham as well as living in the country for several years.

Krasnoyarsk 2019 and Siberian Federal University sign agreement on Athletes' Village

The organisers of the Krasnoyarsk 2019 Winter Universiade have announced that they have signed an agreement with the Siberian Federal University (SFU) regarding the preparation of the Athletes' Village there.

Impey claims first stage win at Critérium du Dauphiné but Kwiatkowski retains overall lead

South African Daryl Impey secured victory on the first stage of the Critérium du Dauphiné today but Poland's Michal Kwiatkowski retained the overall lead after his prologue victory yesterday.

Sailing World Cup Final set to begin in Marseille

More than 220 sailors from 34 nations will head to the French port city of Marseille, which will host the sailing competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, for the 2018 World Cup Final from tomorrow.

Massaro looking for third straight PSA World Series Finals title in Dubai

England's Laura Massaro will be hoping to win her third Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Series Finals title in a row when she takes to the court at the Emirates Golf Club in Dubai this week.

Minsk 2019 places up for grabs at Women's European Boxing Championships

Boxers will be looking to secure their places at the Minsk 2019 European Games when they compete at the European Boxing Confederation (EUBC) Women's European Championships at the Asics Arena in Bulgarian capital Sofia this week.

Sunset+Vine awarded rights to European Athletics Indoor Championships

Television production company Sunset+Vine have been awarded the rights for the European Athletics Indoor Championships in 2019.

World champions to be honorary captains at IAAF Continental Cup in Ostrava

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) have announced that four former world champions will captain the continental teams at this year's IAAF Continental Cup in Ostrava.

Best FIFA Football Awards to be held in London

FIFA have announced that their Best FIFA Football Awards ceremony will be held in the British capital London on September 24.

Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation sign Memorandum of Understanding with FITA and Roma Capitale

The Taekwondo Humanitarian Foundation (THF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Italian Taekwondo Federation (FITA) and the City of Rome.

Wood begins new Rugby League International Federation role

The Rugby League International Federation (RLIF) have announced that Nigel Wood has begun his tenure as the organisation's new chief executive following his appointment in January.

Ryder Cup sign deal with power company Aggreko

The organisers of the 2018 Ryder Cup have announced a partnership deal with energy equipment supplier Aggreko.

Foreign Minister says Minsk 2019 will open Belarus to the world

Belarus' Foreign Minister Vladimir Makei has claimed that the Minsk 2019 European Games will "shine a spotlight" on the country's political, social and economic development.

Nomura unveiled as official supporter of Tokyo 2020

The Organising Committee of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games have announced that design and construction company Nomura has become an official supporter.

The Netherlands defend World Cup of Darts title

The Netherlands defeated Scotland in the final of the World Cup of Darts at the Eissporthalle in Frankfurt to retain their crown.

Jutanugarn recovers from the brink to claim US Women's Open title

Thailand's Ariya Jutanugarn claimed the US Women's Open title at Shoal Creek despite seeing a seven-shot lead disappear at the Alabama course.

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When British skaters Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean won the Olympic gold medal in ice dance at Sarajevo 1984 with 12 perfect 6.0s from every judge, for their interpretation of Maurice Ravel's Boléro, an important member of their team was singer-actor Michael Crawford. Crawford, who had played Frank Spencer in British sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and the title role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, had become a mentor to the pair in 1981 and went on to help them create their Olympic routine. Crawford said he “taught them how to act". He was present with their trainer Betty Callaway at the ringside at Sarajevo as they created one of the most iconic moments in Olympic history.

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