Olympics
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland reaction: Team GB has brought the UK together
Ed Jacobs rounds up the reaction from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to the London 2012 Olympic Games which concluded yesterday.
“If you have a goal, if there’s anything you want to achieve in life, don’t let anybody get in your way. You can do it”
Samantha Murray, after winning the final silver of London 2012, left us with the perfect closing message, capturing the spirit of the Games to a tee.
Deepika Kumari: The world number one archer who grew up practicing with a bamboo bow
Eighteen-year-old Deepika Kumari is considered the world number one at Archery, but sadly finished her time at London 2012 without a medal.
Sarah Menezes: One of the first champions of 2012; the face of 2016?
With Rio hosting the Games in 2016, expect to see much more of London 2012 judo champion, the Brazilian Sarah Menezes, in the years ahead.
Comment: Olympics sexism still rife amongst tweeters and even journalists
John Millington looks at the sexist attitude of some Tweeters towards female athletes during the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Natalie du Toit: The South African swimming sensation and Paralympic legend
Winner of 10 gold Paralympic medals, Natalie du Toit intends to retire after her expected success at London 2012