After 16 days of competition, 302 gold medals, 204 countries, 11,028 athletes and some staggering achievements, the Games of the XXIX Olympiad have left an indelible impression across the globe. Posted August 28, 2008 by James Mortimer

The incredible scenes during the torch ceremony in London over the weekend are an indication of how politics is using sport. The Olympian spirit is being severely compromised by a combination of this political pressure, along with drugs and money. Posted April 08, 2008 by Mark Peck

There was a time when a GB football team ruled the Olympics: Now can England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales put aside their own self interests in the search for gold? Posted August 11, 2008 by Steve Menary

Scenes of violence following the Olympic Torch as it makes its way round the world will not sway the Chinese government. The demonstrators should learn from the great silent protesters of history. Posted April 12, 2008 by Craig Hackney

The Games are supposed to unite the world through sports competition – but the greatest sporting event on the planet has simply become a magnet for political statements and boycotts. Posted April 15, 2008 by James Mortimer