Rio 2016 came to a spectacular close on August 21, as the Brazilians passed the baton to Tokyo for the 2020 games. And what an Olympics Games we’ve had this year! Not only did the UK rank second in the final medal table (yasssss) but there was the usual sporting triumph and disappointment, with some extra drama and… Continue reading The Good, Bad and Ugly of Olympics 2016
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Olympic Sports: Get Involved
All eyes are on Rio tonight for the opening of the 2016 Olympic Games. Across 16 days, a record-breaking 11,000 athletes will compete to win glory for their home country in 28 Olympic Sports , and the eyes of the world will be watching. Inspired to take part? We’ve selected some exciting Olympic events you can… Continue reading Olympic Sports: Get Involved
2016 Olympics to include refugee team
Nothing brings people together quite like the Olympics. So it’s only right that world’s biggest sporting event just got a whole lot more inclusive. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) have announced that, for the first time ever, a team of refugee athletes will competing at the Olympic games in Rio this year. The mixed-gender team… Continue reading 2016 Olympics to include refugee team