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London has won the right to host the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games following a dramatic vote in Singapore, beating Paris by 54-50 in the fourth round of voting among IOC members

Monday marked exactly 100 days to go until the International Olympic Committee announcement of the host city for 2012.

Sue Campbell, Chair of UK Sport, has today stated her belief that the current structure of sports funding in the UK is the best solution to delivering Olympic and Paralympic success in Beijing, London and beyond

London relived the magic of winning the right to stage the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games with a special event in Trafalgar Square

UK Sport believes the Government's decision to create a one-stop approach to high performance sport is an important step on the journey to delivering medal-winning performances in 2012

Just two weeks into the New Year, UK Sport has launched its 2006 Annual Review. The Review looks back over a landmark year for the organisation, which included major changes to the sporting landscape and the success of securing significant extra funds from Government for Olympic and Paralympic sport ahead of London 2012

Tuesday 23 January marks 2012 days to go to the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Games

Identification of sporting talent is as much about science as it is an art, which is why the EIS and UK Sport are working together to recruit athletes onto what is known as the Talent Transfer Programme - often referred to as the talent 'swap shop'

Two announcements in recent weeks - by UK Sport and Sport England - are set to have a significant effect on the way that Olympic sports are supported by the Sports Councils

An ICM opinion poll regarding a potential London bid for the 2012 Olympic Games has revealed that 81% of the nation is in favour of a bid - an increase of 12% since the question was last asked six months ago