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The alternative World Cup: Lapping up football in the Land of the Midnight Fun

Gutted at England's failure to qualify for Euro 2008? Then take in a very different football experience this summer by following nations outside the FIFA radar like the Sami, Greenland, Gozo, Occitania and Tibet. Posted January 21, 2008 by Steve Menary

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Has the Olympic Games got anything to do with sport any more?

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

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The Olympic debate: A Beijing boycott is not the way forward

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

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Peaceful Olympic protest will help the Tibetan cause more than violence

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

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Political games shame the Olympic ideal and do nothing for human rights in China

Hypocrites, craven politicians and moral cowards are calling for a Beijing boycott – why is it always the athletes who have to make the sacrifice? Posted March 26, 2008 by Craig Hackney

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Beijing – a triumph for China, Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, Great Britain... and not forgetting India

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

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Juan Antonio Samaranch and the curious case of why China bagged the Olympics

The last significant act of the former IOC president was to award the Games to a closed community with questionable human rights, an environmental nightmare and a history of doping. Welcome to Beijing... with or without the internet. Posted July 31, 2008 by Craig Hackney

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If we boycott the Beijing Olympics, what next - London 2012?

Having witnessed recent events in China and Tibet, many people see the upcoming Olympic Games as the perfect opportunity to make a statement condemning the Chinese government's actions. But the West isn't entirely squeaky clean. Posted April 12, 2008 by Claire Bee

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Politicians have no balls

A week maybe a long time in politics, but for this writer, every second counts in sport Posted October 25, 2006 by Sean Hogan

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A boycott of the Beijing Olympics is the ONLY option

The condemnation of China and the future of Tibet is far more important than any sporting event founded on greed. Posted March 24, 2008 by Ed Bottomley

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