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Sheffield's magnificent seven go for gold

Thu, 29 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Seven of Sheffield's top sporting venues have been put forward as possible Paralympic training camps for the London 2012 Games.

International Volleyball teams to hold training camp in Sheffield

Tue, 6 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Two international volleyball teams are descending on Sheffield where GB Volleyball will host training camps in a build up to their debut appearance in a European Championship qualifier.

Eighth EISS-based boxer qualifies for Beijing

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

'Dynamite' David Price has become the eighth Sheffield-based boxer to qualify for the Beijing Olympics.

World class wrestling in Sheffield

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sheffield will be used to showcase the Olympic sport of wrestling in the run up to 2012.

Sheffield attracts Olympic interest from Serbia

Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

SPORTS chiefs from the Serbian National Olympic and Paralympic Committee have visited Sheffield to see if their national squads could benefit from the world class sports facilities the city offers.

Sheffield selected to develop hockey elite

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Sheffield will become a hotbed for hockey talent after being chosen to become a national performance centre (NPC) for the sport.

International hockey comes to Sheffield

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

International hockey is coming to Ponds Forge International Sports Centre in 2008 as England Hockey host the EuroHockey Indoor Nations Challenge over the weekend 18-20 January in an event supported by Sheffield City Council's Major Sports Events Unit.

Sheffield-based boxers qualify for Beijing

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

FIVE Sheffield-based boxers have returned to the city victorious after qualifying for the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

Games buzz factor helps make inaugural Yorkshire race a success

Tue, 25 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

South Yorkshire is using the buzz from the London 2012 games to drive sports participation in the region.

Diving stars want to use Sheffield for 2012 training camps

Fri, 7 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Sheffield has entered a new era of Olympic opportunity with at least four countries extremely interested in bringing 2012 training camps in the city following the remarkable success of last weekend's World Diving Series at Ponds Forge.

National table tennis makes Sheffield home

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The next generation of British table tennis stars will be forged in Sheffield, following the sport's decision to relocate to the city.

Sheffield basketball boosted by GB dates

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Sheffield's burgeoning basketball scene has been given a big boost by the news the city will host the British team's most important games of the season this autumn.

Sheffield-based GB boxers on the road to world championships

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Sheffield-based boxers are stepping up their training for the world's biggest boxing tournament- all part of the sport's preparations for the Olympics and Paralympics in 2012.

Sheffield-based volleyballers join elite European league

Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The British Volleyball Federation, based at the English Institute of Sport-Sheffield, has announced plans for GB internationals to enter the Dutch Pro A League for the 2007-08 season.

Sheffield hosts first ever world diving series

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Sheffield has been named as host city for the first stage of a major new international diving contest.

City of sport to become tennis centre of excellence

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Sheffield could become a centre of excellence for tennis ahead of the London 2012 Olympics.

Freeman gives athletics masterclass

Fri, 6 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

More than 30 youngsters from St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary school in Sheffield were given a masterclass in athletics from Rotherham-based 200-metre runner Emily Freeman.

Golden girl comes to Sheffield

Thu, 5 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Carolina Kluft, the golden girl of world athletics, will make her first ever outdoor appearance in the UK when she takes to the track at the Norwich Union British Grand Prix in Sheffield next week.

Sheffield uses sport to bring economic benefits

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

With the organisers of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games offering financial incentives to all competing nations to host their holding and training camps in the UK, the race is on between UK cities and regions to attract international teams. Manchester, Loughborough and Birmingham are all hoping to attract big teams, but it is Sheffield who is looking above and beyond 2012.

Sheffield in line for top GB basketball international

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Sheffield could witness the first London 2012 success story after the city was awarded the honour of hosting the men's British basketball European playoff tie in September.

European Cities visit Sheffield to learn about sport and active lifestyles

Fri, 15 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Delegates from former Olympic hosts Stockholm have been in Sheffield this week to share ideas about how cities can make lives better through sport ahead of London 2012.

Sheffield bids for European figure skating championships

Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Gold medal Olympiad Jayne Torvill has backed Sheffield's bid to host the 2010 European Figure Skating Championships.

South Yorkshire strikes gold with new Yorkshire Olympic strategy

Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

South Yorkshire is taking a leading role in a major regional strategy aimed at delivering Olympic gold to Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire reaps benefits of global sports convention

Fri, 11 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

SHEFFIELD has profiled itself to more than 1,000 key ambassadors on the international sporting stage at a major global convention ahead of the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics.

Sand stars head to LA for beach volleyball training camps

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Top volleyball expertise from Sheffield is leading Britain's charge for beachside medals at London 2012.

South Yorkshire Pulls Together for 2012 Training Camps Guide

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Thirty of South Yorkshire's top sporting venues have been submitted for a new London 2012 Olympic training camp guide, aimed at helping to spread the cultural, economic and sporting benefits of London 2012 as widely as possible.

New appointment helps South Yorkshire draw maximum Olympic benefit

Thu, 1 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Sport enthusiast Chris Hudson is determined to play an active role in promoting Sheffield in the run up to the Olympic Games in 2012.

World class handball programme moves to Sheffield

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The UK Sport funded World Class Handball programme has located its operational and high performance training centre to Sheffield.

Sheffield Venues In The Race For 2012 Training Camps Guide

Fri, 22 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Sheffield's top sporting facilities are set to be showcased worldwide in a new Olympic publication, helping to spread the cultural, economic and sporting benefits of London 2012 as widely as possible.

Sheffield set to learn from paralympic swimming competition

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Sheffield will profile itself on the worldwide sporting stage ahead of the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics at the International Paralympic Committee Swimming World Championships in South Africa.

Paralympic Sports Stars Converge On Sheffield

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Paralympic sports stars from across the country are converging on Sheffield for a host of elite training camps at one of the city's top sporting venues.

Sheffield Sport looks towards 2012 and beyond

Sun, 1 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Lord Mayor of Sheffield Cllr Jackie Drayton saw some of the city's top swimming and diving talent at the official launch of a new sporting initiative for the city.

Sheffield Sport looks towards 2012 and beyond

Sun, 1 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Lord Mayor of Sheffield Cllr Jackie Drayton met some of the city's top swimming and diving talent at the official launch of Sport Sheffield- a new sporting initiative for the city.

Sheffield's Reaps Rewards from Inaugural International Training Camp

Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Sheffield businesses are already reaping the benefits of London 2012.

City partners help cream of GB basketball talent comes to Sheffield

Wed, 13 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Sheffield maintains its position as a leader in hosting and delivering major events by hosting the city's first GB European Championship basketball match this weekend.

National table tennis squad set for championship practice at EISS

Wed, 6 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Great Britain's disabled table tennis squad will be put through its paces in Sheffield this weekend after choosing the prestigious English Institute of Sport Sheffield (EISS) to host their training camp.

International week for prestigious city sports venue

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The high standard of Sheffield's sports facilities was reinforced this week as four international level squads trained in the city.

City boxing bosses back ABAE move to the city

Wed, 9 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Boxing bosses say the Governing Body's move to Sheffield could be the platform for the city's young boxers to make it to the Commonwealth Games 2010, Beijing 2008 and the London 2012 Olympics.

Sheffield aims for global showcase of sports facilities

Thu, 3 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Sheffield's top sports facilities of Sheffield could be showcased worldwide in a new Olympic publication set for 2008.

Volleyball Completes City Relocation with Showcase Event

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Sheffield is hosting its first national volleyball training camp this week since the GB squad chose to relocate to the city ahead of the Olympics and Paralympics in 2012.

Your chance to be a 2012 Olympian at handball

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

A national talent search programme looking for potential stars for the 2012 Olympics will head to Sheffield in August.

Sheffield support was key to 2012 Olympic bid success say Games bosses

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

London 2012 organisers have revealed that Sheffield's support during the bidding process was key to its success.

Sprint Success Boosts City Athletics

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Emerging athletics talent in Sheffield has been given another boost in the run up to the Olympics and Paralympics in 2012, thanks to one of the region's best young sprinters.

Sprint Success Boosts City Athletics

Sun, 16 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Emerging athletics talent in Sheffield has been given another boost in the run up to the Olympics and Paralympics in 2012, thanks to one of the region's best young sprinters.

2012 Roadshow Rolls into Sheffield

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Sheffield will be the first city in Yorkshire to greet the official London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic roadshow on its countrywide tour this month.

Sheffield set to become major contender for Olympic boxing hopefuls

Thu, 29 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Sheffield could be in with a fighting chance of taking an Olympic medal following news that the national amateur boxing governing body is relocating to the city.

Sheffield to Host First International Paralympic Training Camp

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Sheffield's plans to become a key player in the build up to the Olympics and Paralympics in 2012 were boosted today by the news that the city will host its first ever international paralympic training camp.

Olympic Legend Backs Sheffield Sports Facility Ahead Of 2012

Thu, 1 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Double Olympic gold medallist Daley Thompson has endorsed Sheffield's state-of-the-art facilities as the perfect breeding ground for young athletes in the run up to the Olympics and Paralympics in 2012.

British Volleyball Rolls into Sheffield

Wed, 17 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Sheffield's plans to become a key player in the build up to the Olympics and Paralympics in 2012 took a major step forward today with the news that the British volleyball squads are making the city their home.

Sheffield lights the way for Olympic possibilities

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Sheffield International Venues' new Head of Sport Wayne Coyle is to exploit the city's superb sporting event management skills and experience to provide a guiding light for others in the run up to the 2012 Olympic Games.