Olympic/Paralympic Sport

The modern Olympic games has grown from a small event in which 245 competitors took part to a multi media, multi million pound sporting extravaganza.

Nov 28, 2009 - Lynda Osborne

The development of the Paralympics ensures that sport can be enjoyed by all, including those with physical and mental disabilities.

Nov 28, 2009 - Lynda Osborne

History of the modern Games is full of names of medal winners in record times and distances. The Ancient Olympics abound with stories of equal prowess to today's athletes

Nov 27, 2009 - Lynda Osborne

Centuries after the Ancient Olympic Games were banned several local 'olympic' festivals sprang up, someof which are still held on an annual basis

Nov 27, 2009 - Lynda Osborne

The state-of-the-art speedskating oval just outside Vancouver in Richmond, BC, gives locals a stunning new recreation area and will amaze the world at the 2010 Olympics.

Nov 24, 2009 - Carol Cram