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# olympic-games - Friday 22 March, 2013
Date set for Pistorius bail appeal in South African court
The athlete is set to learn his fate in relation to the decision on March 28.
# olympic-games - Tuesday 12 February, 2013
If the IOC board had looked at these 10 photos this morning, wrestling would be safe
Officials voted to cut wrestling from the 2020 Olympics earlier today.
And the loser is… IOC board want to axe wrestling from 2020 Olympics
Associated Press reports that wrestling will be dropped by the executive board of the International Olympic Committee.
# olympic-games - Tuesday 8 January, 2013
Pursuing Gold: China’s young athletes in training
These 18 amazing images have just been released by a Chinese photo agency.
# olympic-games - Thursday 3 January, 2013
Excited for Sochi? 13 amazing images of ski jumping over Innsbruck
Missing London 2012? You’re not the only one.
# olympic-games - Monday 31 December, 2012
Here are the 61 most iconic images of the London 2012 Olympics
Starring Katie Taylor, Usain Bolt, Oscar Pistorius and erm, Boris Johnson.
# olympic-games - Sunday 30 December, 2012
I wish I was there: Jessica Ennis’ hurdle victory at London 2012
This was more than just a heptathlon event, it was the moment pressure would either crush or create an Olympic icon.
# olympic-games - Saturday 29 December, 2012
Olympic connections dominate Queen’s list of New Year honours
Cyclist Bradley Wiggins and sailor Ben Ainslie are knighted, as all 29 British gold medallists from London 2012 receive an honour.
# olympic-games - Saturday 8 December, 2012
Baku to host inaugural European Games
EOC president Pat Hickey told AFP that the new event was not intended to rival the Olympic Games.
# olympic-games - Monday 26 November, 2012
Rory McIlroy gets a nod but Britain’s Olympians dominate BBC award shortlist
Cyclist Bradley Wiggins is the bookmakers’ odds-on favourite.
# olympic-games - Wednesday 21 November, 2012
Smith confirmed as new coach of Women’s Irish Hockey team
He previously served for six years as Assistant Coach of the New Zealand Men’s team.
# olympic-games - Thursday 8 November, 2012
Wiggins recovers but British coach injured
The cycling star has left hospital following his bike accident yesterday.
# olympic-games - Sunday 4 November, 2012
Sochi 2014: Organiser says he is ‘the happiest man in the world’
Dmitry Chernyshenko is hoping the Games, little over a year away, will herald the beginning of a bright new Russia.
# olympic-games - Sunday 21 October, 2012
54% want Rory McIlroy to declare for Ireland
A new poll has shown the majority of Irish people want the world’s best golfer to choose Ireland at the 2016 Olympic Games.
# olympic-games - Thursday 4 October, 2012
And the women’s European athlete of the year is…
Jessica Ennis will be awarded the gong after shouldering the host nation’s medal hopes at the Olympic Games.
# olympic-games - Sunday 30 September, 2012
Pro-Am: John Joe Nevin to decide future this week
Another shot at Olympic gold or life as a pro? All will be revealed.
# olympic-games - Wednesday 26 September, 2012
Qatar not opposed to hosting winter World Cup
Hosting the competition in November would mean the club seasons would have to be postponed for over a month.
# olympic-games - Wednesday 19 September, 2012
Rory McIlroy set to ‘reconsider’ Olympics position
The golfer said the reaction to his suggestion that he feels “more British than Irish” left him with much to contemplate.
# olympic-games - Monday 10 September, 2012
Rory McIlroy: ‘I’ve always felt more British than Irish’
The newly-crowned BMW Championship winner will have to nail his colours to the mast ahead of golf’s debut at the Rio Olympics.
# olympic-games - Wednesday 29 August, 2012
Campaign for Katie Taylor statue initiated
The campaigners are hoping that plans will be put in place for a monument paying tribute to the Bray native.
# olympic-games - Tuesday 28 August, 2012
The Evening Fix: Tuesday
Things we learned, loved and shared today.
# olympic-games - Sunday 26 August, 2012
Farah savours fans’ reaction on track return
The British athlete triumphed in the Birmingham Grand Prix Diamond League today.
# olympic-games - Tuesday 21 August, 2012
VIDEO: Half a million welcome Japanese Olympians home
Who knew Tokyo could get so crowded.
# olympic-games - Monday 20 August, 2012
London 2012 unveiled quality of women’s boxing to the world – Taylor
The Olympic champion is thrilled that her fellow boxers are finally getting the recognition they deserve.
# olympic-games - Sunday 19 August, 2012
Gallery: What the Olympians did next
While many are still lapping up the limelight, some are happy to continue the hard work, go fishing or have a nice game of dominoes.
# olympic-games - Thursday 16 August, 2012
There’s an amateur culture in Irish athletics – Heffernan
The race walker also suggested the government should provide sport in this country with significant funding.
Reward: Marathon winner Kiprotich promised new house for parents
The 23-year-old was also presented with €65,000 and a promotion in his job as a prison warden. Not bad for just over two hours work.
Remember that, eh… gorgeous jacket Ken Egan wore during the Olympics?
Well now you can buy it in a charity auction. It’s signed and it’s for a worthy cause.
# olympic-games - Tuesday 14 August, 2012
Man in court for spying on Chinese swimmers
Declan Crosbie is accused of peaking at the athletes as they were getting changed.
Katie’s tears: ‘Unbelievable’ Bray homecoming overwhelms Olympic star
Olympic boxers Adam Nolan and Katie Taylor were given a rousing welcome home in Bray yesterday evening.
Treacy: ‘The government have provided very significant funds over the last four years and we hope that will continue’
The CEO also hit back at critics of the Irish athletes’ efforts.
# olympic-games - Monday 13 August, 2012
Ailis McSweeney: Sometimes the medals go to those who want them the most
Our columnist gives a review and analysis of what was one of the most successful Olympic Games ever from an Irish supporter’s perspective.
Pictures and video: The 8 weirdest moments from the Olympics closing ceremony
Giant octopuses, Russell Brand, children bursting out of John Lennon’s face… It was a long night.
Poll: Are you now more likely to watch the Paralympics?
The London 2012 Olympics have been haired as one of the most successful Games in modern history – but are you going to watch the Paralympics when it kicks off?
# olympic-games - Sunday 12 August, 2012
Natalya Coyle delighted with top 10 finish in Women’s Modern Pentathlon
“Hopefully I made everyone in Ireland proud,” said the Olympian from Meath.
It’s Sunday, so here’s 14 of our favourite pictures from this week of sport
We’ll be honest, they’re mostly Olympic related.
Steady on, Des: It’s the sporting Tweets of the week
A footballer ponders one of the great questions and the nation honours the great pugilists.
‘Game seven’: USA ready to take home basketball gold
Spain stand in the way as the ‘dream team’ seek a fifth gold in six Olympiads.
# olympic-games - Saturday 11 August, 2012
As it happened: London 2012 Olympics, day 15
Would another gold be too much to ask for? We had all the action from the penultimate day of the Olympics, including John Joe Nevin’s quest for boxing gold.
Reynolds ‘absolutely delighted’ with top 20 finish
The Irish athlete said she was relieved, after a series of injuries threatened to derail her Olympic hopes.
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