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Sports’ switch to Wembley Arena saves £20m

Badminton and rhythmic gymnastics are moved to existing venue so ending project to construct temporary home in Greenwich

Extra funding is big bonus to young talent

Life can be hard for a young athlete with dreams of getting to the top and the right backing can be a godsend, says Jessica Ennis

Wells helps promising stars in quest for gold

Multimillionaire donates £2m to fund group of 15 elite athletes in their bid for success at the London Olympics in 2012

Olympic stadium may not be part of 2018 bid

The decision by the Olympic Park Legacy Company whether capacity will be kept at 80,000 or shrunk to 25,000 will be crucial

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A Mini Olympic adventure...

BMW chosen to provide official Minis for 2012 Games

Idowu targets great leap forward

Britain’s world triple jump champion refuses to rest on his laurels despite securing status as best on the planet

Australia look to Britain for Olympic ideal

After success at Beijing 2008, those Down Under have their sights set north for inspiration to succeed at London 2012

Business goes for gold at Olympics site

The Olympic Delivery Authority estimates 75,000 companies will win 2012-related contracts over the lifetime of the project

London calling: 1,000 days to 2012 Olympics

Time will not pass by those preparing for greatest show on earth

London calling: measuring Britain’s progress

After success in Beijing how are likes of Victoria Pendleton and Nick Dempsey shaping up for their home Olympic Games?

Halsall hopes to be dressed for success

Britain’s vivacious and intelligent gold-medal hope at London 2012 Olympics talks Plato, Aristotle and even swimming

Olympic chiefs reject calls to take a pay cut

The Olympic Delivery Authority chairman refuses to consider reducing his salary or the chief executive’s £537,000 package

Birmingham wins gold for Games build-up

The city, mocked for its 1992 Olympic bid, has won prized pre-Games training contracts with the US and Jamaican track teams

How to spot your sport at the London Olympics

Pictograms representing different sports have been released early in the hope that people will recognise them by 2012

New hotline to help prevent drugs in 2012

The phoneline will allow athletes, coaches and officials to leave anonymous tip-offs about the use of banned substances

Great Britain to exploit home comforts

BOA gives home competitors a helping hand before 2012 Games