Sport

Learning from sporting success

The Public Accounts Committee’s recent Olympic Games review hearing dwelled excessively on security problems. But it is important that select committees learn from the success of projects such as London 2012 as well as any perceived failings Read more

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London’s legacy

Plans are well ahead to ensure that the Olympic and Paralympic Games leave a lasting legacy and build on the sporting success we have witnessed over the past few weeks Read more

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Sporting legacy and long-term costs

There has been much talk of legacy following London’s successful Olympic Games. But there are ongoing costs as well as benefits to hosting major sporting events, as Glasgow is about to discover Read more

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London 2012: private schools & public sports

There have been suggestions that too many of Britain’s top Olympians have been educated privately, but the arguments from Left and Right miss one simple truth Read more

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