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What is the legacy of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games? Ten years since the Olympics came to London

In summer 2012, after nine years and billions of pounds worth of bidding, campaigning and construction, London hosted the Olympic

London Pulse netball team announce diverse squad to ‘represent the city’

Head coach of Vitality Netball Superleague team London Pulse Sam Bird believes the diversity in squad makes them a side

Brave Andrea takes steps to raise awareness and help beat ovarian cancer

COURAGEOUS Andrea Oliver is fighting ovarian cancer and will join thousands in the Ovarian Walk/Run for Cancer 2018, to “make

‘I was just like you guys’: Peckham coach giving back to community through Greenhouse Sports charity

From his own days on the pitch, where coaches taught him to set goals and be confident in himself, to

Video: England men’s hockey team eyeing gold at Unibet EuroHockey Championships in London

England star Henry Weir says being crowned European champions will serve as the perfect platform for Olympic success. The 25-year-old

London 2012 athletes inspire pupils to plan sports sessions for their own communities

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Olympic landscapers secure Battersea Power Station contract

Summary: The Olympic Park landscapers were awarded the first phase of an £8bn project to redevelop Battersea Power Station today.

Dedicated fundraiser honoured to carry Paralympic torch

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Hammersmith children take part in London 2012 Games

Summary: Schoolgirls from the Sacred Heart High School were among the 2,000-strong Guard of Honour at the Olympic Opening Ceremony

Olympic hopeful aims to spark British interest in rhythmic gymnastics

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Jess Ennis hailed as greatest medal hope for London 2012

Summary: Former Olympic gold medallist Denise Lewis has big hopes for Jess Ennis at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Image:

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