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Eighth EISS-based boxer qualifies for Beijing

Sheffield Lighting the Flame

21 Apr 2008

'Dynamite' David Price has become the eighth Sheffield-based boxer to qualify for the Beijing Olympics.

Ethiopian Gold Medallists visit Leeds Met

Leeds Gateway to Gold

04 Apr 2008

2008 04 01 Ethiopian Gold Medallists visit Leeds Metropolitan University The Ethiopian Cross Country team came straight from the winning podium to visit students, staff and local school children at Leeds Metropolitan University.

World class wrestling in Sheffield

Sheffield Lighting the Flame

31 Mar 2008

Sheffield will be used to showcase the Olympic sport of wrestling in the run up to 2012. 

Sheffield attracts Olympic interest from Serbia

Sheffield Lighting the Flame

25 Feb 2008

SPORTS chiefs from the Serbian National Olympic and Paralympic Committee have visited Sheffield to see if their national squads could benefit from the world class sports facilities the city offers.

Business interest high in 2012

Leeds Gateway to Gold

07 Feb 2008

2007 11 23 Business interest high in 2012 A huge number of businesses are interested in helping to deliver the venues and infrastructure for the London 2012 Games. A huge number of businesses are interested