LONDON OLYMPICS 2012 Preparations, News, Apr 12, 2012

UK lawmakers: Olympics could overwhelm Heathrow Boston.com By Cassandra Vinograd AP / April 11, 2012 LONDON—British lawmakers have questioned Heathrow Airport's ability to cope with an influx of passengers during the London Olympics this summer, warning that long lines at immigration could force planes to sit ... See all stories on this topic »

2012 London Olympic Games - A History of Problems Continues EasyExpat (blog) Following the path to the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, this is the second article in the series covering the Games. The first, "London's Preparations", covered the developments in the city. As the event creeps ever closer, more problems appear ... See all stories on this topic »

UK lawmakers warn Heathrow Airport unprepared for influx of passengers during ... Washington Post LONDON — British lawmakers have questioned Heathrow Airport's ability to cope with an influx of passengers during the London Olympics this summer, warning that long lines at immigration could force planes to sit on runways or even circle Europe's ... See all stories on this topic »

London 2012 Olympics: Sports Minister allays fear on Team Nigeria Nigerian Tribune SUPERVISING Minister for Sports, Mallam Bolaji Abdulahi has for the uptenth time cleared the air on the preparations of Team Nigeria athletes for the forthcoming London 2012 Olympics. Reacting to fears by Nigerians as regards the country's preparations ... See all stories on this topic »

London Olympics preparation: Indonesia decides to send sparring partners for ... bettor.com (blog) The Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) has announced to send sparring partners for its shuttlers in preparation of London Olympics which will be in full swing from July 28, 2012. The national squad for the mega event is leaving on July 22, ... See all stories on this topic »

London 2012: Heathrow facing Olympics gridlock, say MPs Telegraph.co.uk Passengers arriving in London for the Olympics face long waits on the runway or in the air because Heathrow is not prepared for the extra tourists the Games will bring, MPs have warned. By James Kirkup, Deputy Political Editor Immigration checkpoints ... See all stories on this topic » Telegraph.co.uk

London 2012: Concerns over Heathrow's ability to cope during Olympics London24 The letter continued: “We understand that significant preparations have been made to accommodate unusual sporting equipment, special lanes for theOlympic family, welcoming arrangements for competitors and additionalOlympic ambassadors. See all stories on this topic »

Citi Announces Innovative Digital 2012 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Program to ... MarketWatch (press release) For this truly digital Olympic Games, Citi, the official bank sponsor of the 2012US Olympic and Paralympic teams, has developed a truly digital program. “For 200 years, Citi has helped people on their journey from ambition to achievement and has been ... See all stories on this topic »

London 2012 Olympics could cause chaos at Heathrow, MPs warn The Guardian The Olympics could be a challenge too far for Heathrow's strained capacity and border agency staff, MPs have warned. The Commons culture, media and sport committee has raised the spectre of long immigration queues and planes unable to unload passengers ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

Airports 'could be paralysed by Olympic influx' and Heathrow may become gridlocked Daily Mail Mr Whittingdale said two of his committee's members, Therese Coffey and Gerry Sutcliffe, had attended a briefing by BAA concerning the company's preparations for London 2012. They said Heathrow operator BAA had not allowed any more time in the plane ... See all stories on this topic » Daily Mail

Brazil has focus on Olympic football tournament Deseret News By Tales Azzoni AP Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) President Jose Maria Marin gestures during a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Monday April 9, 2012. Felipe Dana, Associated Press Brazil's football team is making the London Olympics ... See all stories on this topic » Deseret News

Davenport set to focus on relay Yahoo! Eurosport UK Ross Davenport intends to sacrifice personal gains for the greater good, revealing he plans to put all his eggs in the relay basket at the London 2012 Olympics. The 27-year-old competed in the 200m freestyle at Beijing 2008, finishing tenth, ... See all stories on this topic » Yahoo! Eurosport UK

World champion Rudisha opens 'big year' in Doha Fox News JOHANNESBURG – Injury free and in good shape, Olympic favorite David Rudisha looks ready to dominate the 800 meters in 2012 and clinch the one major title missing from his impressive young record. The 23-year-old world champion from Kenya will begin ... See all stories on this topic »

Rudisha to compete in Doha as part of Olympics preparations The Hindu London 2012 will be his first Olympics after missing the Kenyan trials for 2008 over an injury, and gold is on his mind despite all the pressure and expectations. “I am missing the big one,” he said. “I have this dream that one day I want to be there ... See all stories on this topic » The Hindu

Sailing: Naples' Moore heads to Europe in leadup to London Olympics Naples Daily News Olympics: Moore and partner Erik Storck qualified for the 2012 London Games in the 49er dinghy class by finishing ninth at the International Sailing Federation World Championships in December. NAPLES — When Naples resident Trevor Moore gets to England ... See all stories on this topic »

Olympic Games Prep Seminar Set for Saturday Liberian Daily Observer The LNOC'd Vice President for Administration, Cllr. Sylvester D. Rennie, told our reporter in an interview yesterday that the training will center on thepreparation of Olympic Games, the value of the Olympic Movement, the aims, objectives and as well ... See all stories on this topic »

LONDON 2012: Murray claims Olympic win is bigger than the Slams More Than The Games By Sportsbeat staff ANDY Murray has hinted that he will focus hisOlympic campaign on the men's singles at the All England Club this summer. The world number four said he would be open to compete in both the men's and mixed doubles but acknowledged his ... See all stories on this topic » More Than The Games

"Belarus 2" will televise 100 video tapes of "London 2012. Countdown" TVR "Belarus 2" will televise 100 video tapes of "London 2012. Countdown" on April 18, 100 days before the Olympic Games. The videos will introduce representatives of Belarus for the Olympic Games in London andpreparation for the competitions. See all stories on this topic »

Rudisha Out to Three-Peat in Diamond League AllAfrica.com I have given priority and I will do anything to achieve my Olympics dream but I'm happy Wilfred Bungei won the title," Rudisha offered. Having met and become friends with the chairman of the organising committee for London 2012 Olympics Lord Sebastian ... See all stories on this topic »

London 2012: Leicestershire and Rutland community ready for torch relay rehearsal This is Leicestershire Towns and villages in Leicestershire and Rutland are gearing up for a dress rehearsal for the Olympic torch relay. An 80-mile stretch of the route through Leicestershire has been chosen for the rehearsal because it allows organisers to put every ... See all stories on this topic »

Paula Findlay withdraws from first major triathlon of year after hip injury ... Canada.com The 22-year-old Edmontonian has pre-qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympicsin London and seemingly had regained her form and fitness after a muscle tear suffered late last June derailed her 2011 season. Now this, and just days before the first stop on ... See all stories on this topic »

I can end my Olympics marathon heartbreak, insists Paula Radcliffe Evening Standard Preparing for London 2012 is very much a family affair at home, her core sessions that used to last just 40 minutes comfortably run into an hour as her five-year-old daughter Isla and her son Raphael, who turns two in September, regularly get involved. See all stories on this topic »

Shana Cox: Working hard to reach London 2012 Sportinglife.com By Chris Hammer Shana Cox admits she's currently more excited about her gruelling training sessions than the prospect of competing at her first Olympics - and has warned other British athletes about being distracted by their London 2012 dreams. See all stories on this topic » Sportinglife.com

Hip injury forces Victoria triathlon star Findlay to return home Victoria Times Colonist The 22-year-old Edmonton native who resides in Victoria has pre-qualified for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London this summer, and had regained her form and fitness after a muscle tear suffered late last June derailed her 2011 season. See all stories on this topic »

Heathrow 'can't cope with Games' Herald Sun In his letter, Mr Whittingdale said two of his committee's members - Therese Coffey and Gerry Sutcliffe - had attended a briefing by Heathrow operator BAA concerning the company's preparations for London 2012. Mr Whittingdale said they had reported ... See all stories on this topic »

'Indomitable Lionesses need encouragement' - Coach Enow Ngachu AllAfrica.com By Fred Vubem Toh, 11 April 2012 Actually we have been prospecting and we have seen a few girls who can help the team. We will like to start preparing for the games as early as possible not only for the Olympic Games but also for the match against ... See all stories on this topic »

74 men's teams set for FIVB SWATCH World Tour Brasília Open Boxscore News The road to the 2012 London Olympic Games resumes as 16 of the 24 teams in each gender will be determined through year-long Olympic rankings on the FIVB SWATCH World Tour. Celebrating its 25th anniversary of the first FIVB-sanctioned event (Rio de ... See all stories on this topic » Boxscore News

Murray claims Olympic win is bigger than the Grand Slams The Sport Review By Sportsbeat 10:03am UK, Thursday 12 April, 2012 Andy Murray has hinted that he will focus his Olympic campaign on the men's singles at the All England Club this summer. The world No4 said he would be open to compete in both the men's and mixed ... See all stories on this topic » The Sport Review

UK envoy visits BKSP in Savar Bangladesh News 24 hours His visit came as 15000 athletes around the world give final touches to theirpreparations for London Olympics 2012 which will take place from July 27 to August 12. Paralympics Games will be held from August 29 to September 9. See all stories on this topic »

Davenport relinquishes individual hopes to give 4x200m relay best chance possible More Than The Games By Gerard Meagher, Sportsbeat ROSS Davenport admits he intends to sacrifice personal gains for the greater good, revealing he plans to put all his eggs in the relay basket at the London 2012 Olympics. The 27-year-old competed in the 200m freestyle at ... See all stories on this topic » More Than The Games

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Banyana Banyana resumes London 2012 Olympic preparations in ... Banyana Banyana national head coach Joseph Mkhonza has included three uncapped players in a 24-strong squad that will train at the Stellenbosch University ... www.womenssoccerunited.com/.../3074237:BlogPost:183855?...

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Olympics-Injury will not affect Cancellara's London preparations ... Tue, 03 Apr 14:46:00 2012. Fabian Cancellara's preparations for the LondonOlympics will not be affected by a collarbone fracture that will keep him out of... uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/.../olympics-injury-affect-cancellara-l...

SportsKenya: P&G 'runs' with National Olympic Committe of Kenya ... P&G 'runs' with National Olympic Committe of Kenya - London' s 2012 Olympics preparations. This morning, Procter & Gamble (P&G) - (EA) will sign a ... sportskenya.blogspot.com/.../p-runs-with-national-olympic-co...

HotSports brings London Olympics to Nigerians — The Punch ... Other segments are “Team Nigeria”, which will beam its searchlight on the country's team and its preparation for the London 2012 Olympics, with special ... www.punchng.com/.../hotsports-brings-london-olympics-to-ni...

Kenya's preparations for the 2012 London Olympic Games Kenya's preparations for the 2012 London Olympic Games. www.afriquejet.com/preparations-2012-london-olympic-game...

London 2012 Olympics: Sports Minister allays fear on Team Nigeria London 2012 Olympics: Sports Minister allays fear on Team Nigeria ... on thepreparations of Team Nigeria athletes for the forthcoming London 2012 Olympics . tribune.com.ng/.../39177-london-2012-olympics-sports-minist...

BBC News - London 2012: Olympic city ready to welcome the world ... London 2012: Olympic city ready to welcome the world, says IOC ... team Denis Oswald said they were totally satisfied with London's preparations for the Games ... www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-17561504

Yang's perfect preparation | Swimming | London 2012 | Sky Sports ... Chinese swimming star Sun Yang said training in Australia was proving the perfect preparation for the London Olympics after he cruised to 400m victory at the ... www1.skysports.com/olympics/story/21722/7649393

Banyana Banyana's Noko Matlou confident of 2012 London Olympic ... ... team will perform beyond expectations at the 2012 London OlympicGames... ... raised when it came to light that Banyana's preparations for the Olympics will ... www.kickoff.com/.../banyana-banyanas-noko-matlou-confide...

Gymnastics: Frankie Jones uses Cardiff base to shape Olympic ... WELSH star and London 2012 hopeful Frankie Jones was in Cardiff over the weekend top hone her Olympic preparations and inspire the next generation of ... www.walesonline.co.uk/.../gymnastics-frankie-jones-uses-cardi...

Olympic preparation: Obiajunwa begs FG for funds NIGERIA'S London 2012 Olympic medal hopeful in the female freestyle ... She however lamented that their preparation for the Games proper has not been ... www.vanguardngr.com/.../olympic-preparation-obiajunwa-be...   info@als-alexander.org or interalex1@yahoo.com