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1 Oct 2012

Probing behind 'Olympic legacy' political posturing

Now that the medals have long been awarded, the plaudits made and the ceremonies completed, the final Olympic and Paralympic contest is underway, notes Simon Barrow. Who will claim political gold in the much-publicized Games ‘legacy’ race?
13 Aug 2012

'New weather' and the aftermath of London 2012

Something unlooked for has happened over the last two weeks. Many of us have been turned from Olympic scepticism towards – if not an entirely uncritical enthusiasm – a frame of mind which acknowledges it has caught a glimpse of the kind of society which we could be, and has taken inspiration from it.
12 Aug 2012

Olympians and Paralympians inspire at Legacy Breakfast

An inaugural Legacy Award breakfast in honour of Eric Liddell and athletes he inspires was held in London as the Olympic games drew to a close.
11 Aug 2012

London 'street pastors' have been helping Olympic visitors

As the 2012 London Olympic Games winds toward its conclusion on 12 August, so-called "street pastors" have been helping a wide range of visitors.
9 Aug 2012

War on Want keeps up pressure on Olympic exploitation

Several large sports companies and Olympic sponsors are under continued pressure over their commercial activities as the Games draw to a climax.
2 Jul 2012

G4S hit by rooftop protest over human rights

Human rights supporters today staged a nonviolent rooftop occupation at the headquarters of multinational security firm G4S near Crawley, West Sussex.
7 Jun 2012

New campaign targets Olympics sponsor’s exploitation of workers

War on Want has launched a campaign over the exploitation of workers making goods for Adidas, the official London 2012 sportswear sponsor.
17 Apr 2012

Methodist Church marks 100 day Olympic Games countdown

The Methodist Church in Britain is encouraging people to take part in the Olympic and Paralympic celebrations as the 100 day countdown begins.
19 Feb 2012

'Peace legacy' for Olympics sought by faith groups

Faith leaders and community groups in London are promoting One Hundred Days of Peace, to develop a "peace legacy" for the London Olympic Games in 2012.
11 Feb 2012

'Games pastors' to help visitors at London Olympics

More Than Gold, an ecumenical charity originally launched during the 1996 Atlanta Games, is recruiting and training 1,000 volunteer 'Games Pastors'.

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