The Politics of Sport: Brexit Could Spell a Farewell for Team GB

By Jonathan Wilkinson

4^th August 2012 – Super Saturday. The greatest day in the history of British Sport. A day when Great Britain would win 6 Gold medals at the London Olympics. In the Olympic Stadium itself, 3 golds were delivered by Mo Farah, Jessica Ennis-Hill and Greg Rutherford. As Shane described it...

    “But it was a day for Britain. A day to cherish and revel in. 24 hours that will be recounted for generations. Whatever positive emotions you felt as a result of British success, remember it, hold onto it. As we'll never see a day as glorious as this one again.”[1]

(A Belated) World Athletics Championships Review

By Shane Thomas

There were many significant stories to come from the World Athletics Championship in Beijing. So, let's have a look at some:

Televised Inspiration Comes At A Price

By Shane Thomas

The two events may seem unrelated, but the loss of the Open Championship on the BBC, and the latest new television deal for the Premier League both underscore what's becoming an increasingly accepted phenomenon; the enisling of televised sport from the British public.

The Hangover's On Its Way For Team GB.

By Shane Thomas

The World Championships that follow an Olympic Games can often have that "going into the office the morning after the work Xmas party" feel about it. All the effort that went into the preparation for the London 2012 Olympics can drain an athlete, both physically and psychologically. After all, where do you go once you've climbed Everest?

The Greatest Day

By Shane Thomas

Caught your breath yet? Good, then I'll begin. Saturday, 4th August 2012. If there's been a better day in the history of British sport, then those that were there to see it were seriously lucky.