Stories from BBC Sport - Olympics News
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Great Britain expect road success
BBC Sport - Olympics News &bull Sep 28, 2009
British Cycling boss David Brailsford insists GB will challenge for a world road title in the next two years despite missing out on medals this week. Full Story »
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Zimbabwe swimmer gets cash prize
BBC Sport - Olympics News &bull Aug 29, 2008
Zimbabwe's top Olympic swimmer Kirsty Coventry is given a $100,000 dollar reward by the country's president, Robert Mugabe. Full Story »
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Afghan joy as medallist returns
BBC Sport - Olympics News &bull Aug 29, 2008
Thousands of jubilant Afghans pack Kabul's national stadium to welcome home Rohullah Nikpai, the nation's first Olympic medallist. Full Story »
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Medallist attacks India officials
BBC Sport - Olympics News &bull Aug 29, 2008
India's Olympic champion shooter Abhinav Bindra says the nation's sports coaches and officials "know nothing" about sport. Full Story »
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Medal hurt will not fade - Reade
BBC Sport - Olympics News &bull Aug 28, 2008
British world champion Shanaze Reade says she will never get over the pain of missing out on an Olympic BMX medal. Full Story »
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Ponting supports Olympic Twenty20
BBC Sport - Olympics News &bull Aug 28, 2008
Australia captain Ricky Ponting says Twenty20 cricket will become an Olympic sport in the future. Full Story »
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China targets more golds in 2012
BBC Sport - Olympics News &bull Aug 27, 2008
China will target sports including cycling, athletics and swimming to increase its gold medal haul at the 2012 Games, China's sports chief says. Full Story »
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Pendleton wants equality in 2012
BBC Sport - Olympics News &bull Aug 26, 2008
Beijing gold medallist Victoria Pendleton urges the organisers of London 2012 to introduce more cycling events for women. Full Story »
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Australia consider British route
BBC Sport - Olympics News &bull Aug 26, 2008
The Australian government is looking at using lottery money to boost their medal count at the 2012 Olympics. Full Story »
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GB chiefs target misfiring sports
BBC Sport - Olympics News &bull Aug 26, 2008
British Olympic chiefs say that sports which underperformed in Beijing will need to pull their weight at the 2012 Games. Full Story »
