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Neil Shefferd is a Desk Editor with insidethegames.biz. He has previously worked as a reporter for a host of newspapers in Buckinghamshire, and presented a show called The Sports Breakfast while at the University of Bedfordshire.

Exclusive: Fürjes excited about Brisbane’s Olympic potential after being appointed to Coordination Commission

Balázs Fürjes has spoken of his excitement at Brisbane’s Olympic potential after being appointed to the Coordination Commission for the 2032 Olympics.

WADA hits back at "unsubstantiated allegations" in response to former deputy to the director general’s TV interview

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has criticised "unsubstantiated allegations" made in a television interview by a former staff member.

Double success for Djokovic puts Europe into lead on day two of Laver Cup

Singles and doubles victories for Serbia’s Novak Djokovic put Team Europe into the lead against Team World at the end of day two of the Laver Cup.

Gymnast Kuliak set to compete at All-Russian Spartakiad

Gymnast Ivan Kuliak, who is currently serving a one-year ban from International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) competition, is set to compete in artistic gymnastics events at the All-Russian Spartakiad of the Strongest Athletes in Kazan.

Lake Placid 2023 organisers unveil sustainable FISU Flame and Torch

Organisers of the Lake Placid 2023 International University Sports Federation (FISU) World University Games have unveiled a sustainable Flame and Torch at an event in New York in the United States.

Holders United States get off to winning start at FIBA Women’s World Cup

Holders the United States get off to a winning start on the opening day of the International Basketball Federation Women’s World Cup in Sydney, Australia.

Federer’s farewell match headlines opening day of tennis’s Laver Cup

Roger Federer’s final tennis match is set to headline the opening day of tennis’s Laver Cup tournament in London, England.

England announced as host for next two International Cricket Council World Test Championship Finals

Two famous cricketing venues in England’s capital London, have been announced as hosts for the next two International Cricket Council (ICC) World Test Championship Finals.

Forum for Oceania National Olympic Committees Athletes Commissions set to begin

A three-day forum set to be attended by members of Athletes Commissions from 17 National Olympic Committees of Oceania is set to begin today.

Bach says Olympics can "set example to the world" as Putin escalates war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a partial mobilisation of troops to fight in Ukraine, on the same day as International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said the Olympic Games could set an "example to the world."

Six photo finishes as quarter-finals begin at World Rowing Championships

The first day of quarter-final action at the World Rowing Championships saw six photo finishes on a thrilling day of racing at Racice in the Czech Republic.

Switzerland claim team time trial mixed relay crown at UCI Road World Championships

Switzerland claimed the team time trial mixed relay title, as elite action continued at the International Cycling Union Road World Championships in Wollongong, Australia.

Frederick Snyder wins third world title on final day of World Wrestling Championships

Kyle Frederick Snyder of the United States won his third world title in the men’s 97 kilograms category on the final day of the World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade.

Spain qualify for Davis Cup quarter-finals as group winners after victory over South Korea

Spain qualified for the Davis Cup Tennis Finals as group winners after victory in their final match against South Korea in Valencia.

Top seeds Canada triumph in FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series final

Top seeds Canada justified their favouritism to win the International Basketball Federation 3x3 Women’s Series Final in Constanța, Romania.

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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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As the dust settles on the dramatic IBA Extraordinary Congress in Yerevan that opted not to re-run the Presidential election, many in the sporting world have already written Olympic boxing's obituary. But having allowed the sport to feature at back-to-back Games while its governing body has been suspended, combined with its ever-growing popularity, it may be too early to rule out boxing at Los Angeles 2028, writes Patrick Burke.

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