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    Welcome to our special section for all things related to the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics. Here you will find the latest news, athlete interviews and profiles, guides to all the sports and our blog from inside the games.

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    London 2012: Bluffer’s guide to equestrian

    By lflint | Published: 16.07.12

    One of the most important factors when it comes to successful riding is having a good and trusting relationship between the horse and rider.

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    Video: Wellington confident of British triathlon success at London 2012

    By JessicaW | Published: 16.07.12

    Chrissie Wellington believes Britain are in a strong position to collect three triathlon medals at London 2012.

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    London 2012: Bluffer’s guide to handball

    By lflint | Published: 15.07.12

    Handball adopts many key features of sports such as basketball and football. Speed, skill and stamina are key attributes for competitors in Handball as it is an extremely fast paced game with high scoring contact sport.

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    NewsAnchor_green6London 2012: Saudi Arabian female athletes to compete for first time

    By Sophia Smith | Published: 13.07.12

    The International Olympics Committee has announced that two female athletes from Saudi Arabia will compete in the 2012 Games.

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    London 2012: Bluffer’s guide to shooting

    By lflint | Published: 13.07.12

    Shooting is a sport that challenges mental robustness rather than physical strength or stamina.

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    Rachel MorrisLondon 2012: Road accident threatens Paralympian’s hopes

    By Sophia Smith | Published: 10.07.12

    Champion hand-cyclist Rachel Morris’ hopes of competing in the London Paralympics have been jeopardised after she was hit by a car, whilst taking part in a Time Trial.

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    NewsAnchor_pink6London 2012: Team GB’S athletics Paralympic squad completed

    By Sophia Smith | Published: 10.07.12

    The British Paralympic Association has today announced the 49 members of the Paralympics GB team who will compete in the Athletics events at the Games, which open in just 50 days time.

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    Equestrian: Paralympics squad announced

    By Sophia Smith | Published: 10.07.12

    The names of the five equestrian athletes who will represent Britain at the Paralympic Games, were announced yesterday by the British Paralympic Association.

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    London 2012: Bluffer's guide to footballLondon 2012: Bluffer’s guide to football

    By lflint | Published: 10.07.12

    Great Britain will field a women’s football team for the first time at an Olympics this year.

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    London 2012: Bluffer’s guide to table tennis

    By lflint | Published: 09.07.12

    Table tennis is played at high speed and players need lightning reactions, incredible agility and high levels of fitness in order to do well.

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