Event: 1996 Atlanta Games

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A win-win situation: sportsmanship has restored my faith in Olympics

TWO weeks ago, in this column, I wrote about how a suspension of disbelief was required to make the most of watching the Olympic Games.

Fri, 17 Aug, 2012

Suspension of belief is required to enjoy the spirit of the Olympics

UNFORTUNATELY, enjoyment of the Olympic Games often requires something that one associates with screen or theatrical drama, or fiction: a suspension of disbelief.

Fri, 03 Aug, 2012

Cab drivers bring London to standstill over Olympic lanes

London taxi drivers brought Westminster to a standstill today in a protest over their ban from dedicated Olympics traffic lanes.

Tue, 17 Jul, 2012

Let the political Games begin

SPORT and politics converge in a potent mix today with the credibility of the US President on the line as International Olympic Committee (IOC) members choose the venue for the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Fri, 02 Oct, 2009