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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.

Hellenic Olympic Committee says it is against any possible boycott of Paris 2024 Olympics

Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) President Spyros Capralos says the organisation is against any possible boycott of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Ghana Olympic Committee receives funds to begin work on sports facility at Amasaman

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has announced it has received funds enabling work to begin on a sports facility at Amasaman in Accra, Ghana.

ICC announces men’s and women’s player of the month nominees for January

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the men’s and women’s player of the month nominees for January.

Paris Mayor Hidalgo says she does not want Russian delegation at 2024 Olympics while war continues

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo says she does not want a Russian delegation at the 2024 Olympics while the war continues in Ukraine.

Muir tops women’s freeski slopestyle qualification at Mammoth Mountain World Cup

Britain’s Kirsty Muir topped women’s freeski slopestyle qualification at the International Ski and Snowboard Federation World Cup in Mammoth Mountain in the United States.

Japanese snowboarders top men’s and women’s halfpipe qualifying at Mammoth Mountain World Cup

Japanese snowboarders topped the men’s and women’s snowboard halfpipe qualifying standings at the International Ski and Snowboard Federation Snowboard World Cup at Mammoth Mountain.

Bottas believes Formula One "drivers should be allowed to say what they want" in response to FIA political statement ban

Formula One driver Valtteri Bottas says he believes "drivers should be allowed to say what they want" after the International Automobile Federation (FIA) banned political or religious statements in the build-up to the 2023 season.

Reports that South Korea and Japan leaders may watch World Baseball Classic match together denied

Reports that President of South Korea Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will watch a match at the World Baseball Classic between their respective countries have been denied by South Korea’s Foreign Ministry.

Cycling Ireland opens expressions of interest for 2023 European Games longlist

Cycling Ireland has invited athletes to express an interest in being included as part of a longlist for the 2023 European Games.

Saudi Arabia confirmed as host of 2027 AFC Asian Cup for first time

Saudi Arabia has been confirmed as the host of the 2027 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Asian Cup for the first time.

No disciplinary action to be taken against Zverev by ATP following investigation into abuse allegations

The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has said it will take no disciplinary action against Germany’s Alexander Zverev after investigating allegations of domestic abuse by the current Olympic men’s singles champion.

Guardian Girls Global Karate Project hosts first event during Karate 1-Premier League in Cairo

The first event of the Guardian Girls Global Karate Project has taken place in Cairo, Egypt, alongside the Karate 1-Premier League in the city.

New visitor record for FIFA Museum in 2022 as it welcomes 400,000 to Zurich and international exhibitions

The FIFA Museum enjoyed a new visitor record in 2022, with 400,000 people from around the world attending its site in Zurich, Switzerland, and its international exhibitions.

LNOC launches women’s leadership in sport project New Miracle

The National Olympic Committee of Lithuania (LNOC) has launched New Miracle, a project designed to find and train the female sports leaders of the future.

British fans encouraged to take climate-friendly actions in countdown to Green Football Weekend

Football fans across Britain are being encouraged to take climate-friendly actions in the countdown to Green Football Weekend, scheduled to be held from February 3 to 5.

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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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