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Sand, sea and sailing
Weymouth and Portland are hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Sailing events this summer – and lots more besides. Julia Smith, from our Dorset team, gives us the lowdown on a glorious summer by the sea.
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August 02, 2012
July 29, 2012
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Not your typical Friday night…
In Part 2 of Opening Ceremony performer Lucy Hartley's blogathon, we hear how it felt to be a part of the greatest show on earth.
July 28, 2012
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Not just the London Games...
London 2012 is a Games for the whole country - and one of the most spectacular non-London venues is Weymouth and Portland in Dorset, where a summer-long celebration of sport and culture is underway. Our 'woman on the ground' is Sasha Fuller, who sends us her first post from the South Coast...
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Bradley Wiggins, the Olympics and a summer of cycling success
British Cycling President Brian Cookson OBE considers the positive effect Bradley Wiggins’ Tour de France victory will have on the world of sport and looks ahead to British cycling glory in the 2012 Games.
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July 27, 2012
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Performing in the Opening Ceremony
Lucy Hartley is performing in tonight's Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.
July 17, 2012
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Bringing the spirit of London 2012 to our school sports day
Kate Keane, Headteacher of Ewell Grove Infant and Nursery School in Surrey, reveals how the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games were brought to life at the school’s annual sports day and how the Olympic values are inspiring learning.
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July 13, 2012
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Under Bristolian skies
The Kenyan Olympic team divulge some of their ambitions for London 2012 and the Southbank Centre's festivals thoroughly impress our regular blogger Jo Morrison of the University of the Arts London (UAL), which is comprised of six colleges: Central Saint Martin's College of Art and Design (CSM); London College of Fashion (LCF); London College of Communication (LCC); and Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Colleges of Art and Design.
July 12, 2012
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Living the life of an Olympian
It’ll soon be home to the greatest athletes in the world – but last week, the Olympic Village was invaded by a range of ‘guinea pigs’ from the media and Olympic organisers – among them our own Sophia Mitchell.
July 10, 2012
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Torchbearer shares relay spirit with community
Sports psychologist and founder of the Ames UK Swim School, Vicky Panagiotidou, shares her excitement at being a London 2012 Olympic Torchbearer.
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July 06, 2012
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From sixteenth-century plays to post-war art
Jo Morrison, Digital Projects Director at Central Saint Martins College (CSM), looks at art and design between the 1948 and 2012 Games and how the World Shakespeare Festival is collaborating with the University of the Arts London - which is comprised of six colleges: CSM; London College of Fashion (LCF); London College of Communication (LCC); and Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Colleges of Art and Design.
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June 19, 2012
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London's legacy - how can we judge the impact of the Games?
Stephen Gifford is the Chief Economist at Grant Thornton and Project Director for the Grant Thornton consortium, which includes Ecorys, Loughborough University, Oxford Economics and a number of academics. He has nearly 20 years' experience as a professional economist.
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June 15, 2012
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London 2012 on track and on budget
With just 42 days to go until the Games, Hugh Robertson looks back at the how the Olympics project has transformed East London and looks forward to the Queen’s official birthday celebration.
May 23, 2012
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Top of the podium
With just a few months to go until London 2012, judokas from around the world have been getting a taste of what to expect while competing at this month's London British Open judo competition. Sophie Cox, who fights in the -52kg category, describes what it was like to be part of a GB team that topped the medal table.
May 17, 2012
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The Bard, Assassins and a metal gymnast
Digital Projects Director Jo Morrison continues her blog series on how the University of the Arts London (UAL) - which is comprised of six colleges: Central Saint Martins (CSM); London College of Fashion (LCF); London College of Communication LCC); and Chelsea, Camberwell and Wimbledon Colleges of Art and Design - is embracing the creative opportunities of London 2012.
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May 04, 2012
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My Gold Challenge Goals
Colin Gibson, a Policy Advisor in the DCMS Sports team, is used to providing expert advice on Olympic and Paralympic sport and athletes. But this year he’s clocking up hours of training himself after signing up for the Gold Challenge.
April 25, 2012
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Riding the slipstream
Team GB cyclist and Women’s Team Pursuit World title and record holder Joanna Rowsell tells us about her journey to 2012 and flies the flag for women’s cycling.
April 11, 2012
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It was 20 years ago today...
As DCMS celebrates its twentieth birthday, our Deputy Head of News (and 1992 veteran) Toby Sargent looks back on two decades of life as the Whitehall guardians of the nation’s ‘glittering trinkets’...
April 03, 2012
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IOC give London 2012 a final thumbs-up
After five years and ten visits, the last International Olympic Committee (IOC) inspection visit before London 2012 begins was in town last week
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March 26, 2012
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Bigger and better - what the new Europa Centre means to me
Seventeen-year-old weightlifter and Olympic hopeful Zoe Smith began her career with the Europa Gym Club, which was based on an industrial estate on the outskirts of East London. Thanks to funding from the Olympic Delivery Authority and Sport England, the club is getting a new state-of-the-art home, which officially opened this month.
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February 23, 2012
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Football with Cairo's street children
Last month Egypt became the twentieth country to join London 2012's International Inspiration programme to help countries improve their sports provision. Ian O'Neill, from the Legacy Team at the Government Olympic Executive, travelled to the country to find out more about how sport can help the thousands of children trying to eke out an existence on Cairo's streets.
February 14, 2012
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Shakespeare, sculpture and sustainable fashion
Jo Morrison, Digital Projects Director at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, continues her blog series looking at how her institution and the other colleges that make up the University of the Arts London are embracing the creative and cultural opportunities offered by London 2012.
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February 10, 2012
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200 days until the Games come home
From Saturday, Paralympic hopefuls across the world will have just 200 more days to prepare for London 2012. ParalympicsGB's Craig Hunter explains how the British team are preparing during the final countdown to the Games and why they are determined to be a credit to the vision of Paralympics creator Dr Ludwig Guttman.
January 27, 2012
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Welcoming the world's media
It is just six months until the London 2012 Games officially begins. While most eyes will be focused on the athletes once the competition gets underway, a huge team of people will be working hard behind the scenes to make sure everything runs smoothly for those competing in and following the Olympics and Paralympics. Up to 70,000 of these workers will be volunteers from the Games Maker scheme. Media officer Mandy Murphy explains why she's giving up her time to be part of the press operations team at London 2012.
January 18, 2012
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Sporting legacies and Olympic fever
I was woken by the DCMS Press Officer on New Year’s Day to find the media alight with Olympic fever and a story about betting integrity on the front page of the Sunday Times. Hours later, a BBC News crew was standing outside my house to do an interview. It was a definite reminder, not that one was needed, that 2012 is here and that the next nine or so months are going to be very busy indeed.
November 28, 2011
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Leaving no stone unturned
Olympic hopeful Julz Adeniran joined Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt in Worcester earlier this month at a School Games summit with schools from the West Midlands. The 110m hurdler explains why he is backing the School Games and how he is aiming for selection for Team GB.
November 24, 2011
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The Regional Tour rolls on, Dreamland and Mexican Cornish Pasties
Last week was busier than usual. Or so it seemed, as we completed stages two and three of the Regional Tour to help promote the tourism potential that comes along with the Olympics next year.
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November 11, 2011
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School Games and my Olympic goals
Inspired by the School Games competition, wheelchair basketball player Mark ‘Fossy’ Fosbrook tells us what motivates him to strive to be the best.
October 27, 2011
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Bursaries, 'Breathe' and tales of Brent
Jo Morrison, Digital Projects Director at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, looks at how her colleagues have incorporated art, design and creativity into London 2012 and keeps her fingers crossed for tickets to watch their work in action.
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October 14, 2011
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Win Clean: Say No to Doping
Andy Parkinson, chief executive of UK Anti-Doping, explains how the UK is taking a tough stance on doping in the run up to London 2012.
September 16, 2011
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Get ready for Sunday's archery grand final
Larry Godfrey is a GB international archer who competed at the Athens and Beijing Olympics and is hoping to compete at London 2012.
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September 08, 2011
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A Paralympic celebration
Tim Hollingsworth, Chief Executive of the British Paralympic Association (BPA) shares his excitement for the Paralympics.
August 30, 2011
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One year to go - my countdown to the Paralympic Games
With 365 days remaining until the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Visually Impaired Judo World Champion and World Games winner Ben Quilter explains what the countdown to the Games means to him.
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August 18, 2011
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Strategy and precision - the world of Boccia
GB Boccia player Jacob Thomas gives an insight into the sport, his training and preparations for the CPISRA Boccia World Cup – which begins today – and his hopes for the London 2012 Paralympics.
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August 05, 2011
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Celebrating Britain's unique sporting heritage
John Evans, editor of a sportcloseup.co.uk new online guide to Britain's sports museums and visitor attractions, asks if we are doing enough to remember the Sporting Revolution that began here.
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July 27, 2011
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One Year to Go - Athletes from around the globe invited to London 2012
Today is a significant milestone. The Aquatics Centre at the Olympic Park is complete and Jacque Rogge, the President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), will officially invite athletes from around the world to compete in London.
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June 21, 2011
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Sensory pods, swords and school competitions - the creative side of London 2012
Jo Morrison, Digital Projects Director at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, explains how her institution and the other colleges that make up the University of the Arts London are embracing the creative and cultural opportunities offered by London 2012.
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May 19, 2011
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Every arrow will count in delivering success!
Sara Symington, Archery GB Performance Director explains what it takes to succeed at Olympic and Paralympic level, from the 2011 opening World Cup in Croatia.
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May 10, 2011
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Keeping accessibility high on the tourism agenda
Tourism for All's Carrie-Ann Fleming guest blogs on work of her organisation and the value of accessible tourism.
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April 15, 2011
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Women's football comes forward as the Paralympics come home
Wednesday night rounded off a momentous day for women’s football in this country, with Chelsea Ladies taking on Arsenal Ladies and Lincoln Ladies up against Doncaster Rover Belles.
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April 13, 2011
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Smashing beach volleyball myths and my road to 2012
Shauna Mullin, Team GB beach volleyball player provides an insight into training, preparations and hopes for the London Olympics.
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April 07, 2011
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So you know all about rowing?
Richard Stock, Explore Rowing Programme Manager, dips an oar into rowing history and explains how Explore Rowing is bringing the sport to the whole community.
March 31, 2011
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Fun, fast and physical - the lowdown on handball
Ciaran Williams, captain of the Great Britain men's handball team, explains more about the game and his hopes that good results at London 2012 could be a catalyst for getting more people involved in the sport.
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Kicking off your School Games
With less than 500 days until the start of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we want school children from across the country to feel part of this once in a lifetime event. The School Games will help to do just that.
March 25, 2011
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Anyone for wheelchair rugby?
James Thomas, Head of Operations at Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby, give us the lowdown on the no-holds-barred world of wheelchair rugby, its charity projects and the tournaments helping British players get in shape for the Paralympic Games.
March 22, 2011
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Taking London 2012 to the nations
Rachel Waterman, a member of the London 2012 Nations and Regions Group team, tells us about being on the road with an Olympian to promote the London 2012 Games around the UK.
March 16, 2011
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How sport science is evolving in countdown to the Games
With less than 500 days until London 2012, it is not just the athletes themselves who are gearing up for the competition - the sport science and medical support teams are also preparing for next summer. Dr Ken van Someren, Director of Sport Science at the English Institute of Sport (EIS), explains more about the work of these behind-the-scenes staff.
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March 11, 2011
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The Countdown to Olympic tickets
The excitement for London 2012 is really building as next week we hit one of the biggest milestones before the opening ceremony. On Tuesday 15 March we’ll celebrate 500 days to go until the games begin with tickets going on sale.
March 02, 2011
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From Leona Lewis to obsolete swimsuits - how arts students are making the most of London 2012
Jo Morrison, Digital Projects Director at Central Saint Martins College of Art & Design, explains how her institution and the other colleges that make up the University of the Arts London are embracing the creative and cultural opportunities offered by next year's Olympic Games in London.
February 24, 2011
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My paralympic hopes for 2012
Jordanne Whiley, world number ten women's wheelchair tennis player on her story so far and her medal and legacy hopes for 2012.
February 18, 2011
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London 2012 – on time, on budget...on your marks for tickets
I was able to tell the media this week about the steady progress that has been made in delivering the Olympic and Paralympic Games this year at the Government’s London 2012 Annual Report press conference.
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January 28, 2011
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Recruiting London 2012 Games Makers
Rachel Waterman, a member of the London 2012 Nations and Regions Group team on recruiting Games Maker volunteers in the South West.
January 06, 2011
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Good news on our £100 million tourism marketing fund
So did you have a good one? Me too. Plenty of snow, roasting chestnuts, open fires and so forth.
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December 24, 2010
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Standing at the Olympic Stadium, waiting for the lights to come on.....
Andrew Scattergood, Head of Staging Policy for DCMS, on watching the Olympics Stadium light up for the first time.
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December 23, 2010
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How the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games has put Weymouth and Portland in the spotlight
Jacqui Gisborne, Head of PR for Weymouth and Portland Council on hosting the sailing events for the Games in 2012.
December 16, 2010
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All young people deserve a chance at sport.
Luther Mamogobo, an 18 year-old International Inspiration Young Leader from South Africa blogs about speaking at the International Olympic Committee conference in Durban.
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December 10, 2010
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World Cup disappointment; Olympic anticipation
Sports and Olympics Minister Hugh Robertson reflects on the 2018 bid, and the Lee Valley White Water Centre, opened this week.
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December 07, 2010
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Supporting elite athletes is key for 2012 success & beyond
Nigel Walker, National Director, English Institute of Sport (EIS) blogs on the importance of sports science and medical support.
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November 18, 2010
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Introducing the future Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Andrew Altman, Chief Executive of the Olympic Park Legacy Company on the Olympic Park vision.
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October 26, 2010
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Birmingham is making the most of 2012.
Birmingham City Council Leader Mike Whitby explains why his city has every reason to look forward to the 2012 Olympic Games.
October 21, 2010
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Mayor talks rhubarb and awards a gold to the French at the Olympic Park
Moira Redmond, DCMS Sustainability policy advisor for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the opening of the new Olympic Park Energy Centre:
It’s OK – the gold medal is for vision in sustainability and the French are not elite athletes but the team which has designed and will operate the new King’s Yard Energy Centre on the Olympic Park, or Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park as I must remember to call it, which the Mayor was helping the ODA to unveil on Tuesday morning (19 October).
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October 01, 2010
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Have you got what it takes to be a Games Maker?
Guest blog by Rachel Waterman, a member of the London 2012 Nations and Regions Group team.
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September 16, 2010
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An unusual event beside the Olympic Park
What brings 150 of London’s business leaders, politicians and public servants together on a September evening in a part built East London shopping centre?
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September 14, 2010
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Tales from the riverbank
Working for the Government Olympics team isn't just about sitting behind a desk in Whitehall, planning the Games.
August 31, 2010
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Two Years to go - come be part of the Paralympics
Over the two years to go to the London Paralympic Games period I have been lucky enough to tour the nations and regions to promote everything Paralympic.
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August 26, 2010
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Sarah Storey blogs for DCMS
Paralympic Gold Medallist Sarah Storey blogs for DCMS to mark two years to go to the Paralympics Opening Ceremony:
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The Paralympics are coming home
As we get ready to mark two years to go to the Paralympic Games this weekend, I have been reflecting on how Britain’s strong tradition in disability sport is helping to drive the recovery of our some of our injured service men and women, following a visit to Headley Court rehabilitation centre with Lord Coe last week.
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