— London 2012 final sale and auction - update

Over 5000 people attended the London 2012 final sale and auction in Coventry over the weekend.

— Success of Cultural Olympiad Reinforces Britain’s Reputation as a World Leader in Culture

A report evaluating the impact of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad by the Institute of Cultural Capital at the University of Liverpool was published today.

— London 2012 final sale and auction

Games volunteers and members of the public will get their chance to buy a unique souvenir of London 2012 at the end of this month.

— Relive the London 2012 Festival

Libraries across the UK are being sent copies of the London 2012 Festival souvenir picture book which will give people the opportunity to relive some of the highlights of an amazing once in a lifetime festival.

— London 2012 winners at Dulux Colour Awards 2013

Bill Morris, London 2012 Director of Ceremonies, Education and Live Sites said "Memories of 2012 remain vivid for us all and we're delighted that the contribution made by the Olympic Opening Ceremony has been celebrated by another award”  

— Greene optimistic after surgery – IAAF online diaries

World 400m Hurdles champion Dai Greene underwent hip surgery after the indoor season. It has delayed the start of his summer campaign, but he is confident that he can get back to his best in time for the IAAF World Championships in Moscow.

— New York press conference highlights – IAAF Diamond League

In her seven times competing in the Pole Vault at the Millrose Games during the indoor season, US pole vaulter Jenn Suhr won just once.

— Ethiopian superstars Gebrselassie and Dibaba to highlight Manchester 10km

Legendary Ethiopians Haile Gebrselassie and Tirunesh Dibaba will highlight the Bupa Great Manchester Run – an IAAF Gold Label Road Race – on Sunday (26).

— First Ethiopian victory expected in Edinburgh

Since the inaugural Edinburgh Marathon in 2003, all but four of the 20 individual winners have been either Kenyan or British. But that trend could be broken at the IAAF Bronze Label Road Race this Sunday (26).

— Ottawa Race Weekend promises world-class racing

Organisers of the 2013 Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend on 24-25 May have their fingers crossed the weather cooperates for their world-class 10km and Marathon events – both IAAF Silver Label Road Races.

— Highlights of the Week

IOC ACTIVITIES

PRESIDENT

On 21 May, IOC President Jacques Rogge chaired the working meeting that brought together all stakeholders of the Olympic Movement – the IOC, IFs, NOCs and athletes – to discuss the fight against doping in sport, the fight against illegal betting, the sporting calendar, autonomy and good governance.

This week in Vidy, President Rogge has met:
-       a delegation from the Tunisian NOC, led by its President, Mehrez Boussayene;
-       a delegation from the Italian NOC, led by its President, Giovanni Malagò, and including IOC members Franco Carraro, Mario Pescante...

— Nanjing celebrates its third edition of the Youth Olympic Culture Festival

Featuring a multitude of fun-filled cultural activities, from park orienteering, ultimate frisbee matches and Japanese animation shows to Dutch food tasting, a Paris-themed photography exhibit and live music, the festival encouraged young people to really embrace new sights, tastes and experiences from around the world ahead of next year’s YOG, which will see athletes from over 200 countries arrive in the city.

What are you most looking forward to about next summer’s Youth Olympic Games? Tell us on our Facebook page.

— NHL: Second-round playoff results

Results on Thursday from the second round of the National Hockey League playoffs (all series best-of-seven):

Eastern Conference

at New York

New York Rangers 4 Boston 3 (over-time)

(Boston lead series 3-1)

Western Conference

at Detroit

Detroit 2 Chicago 0

(Detroit lead series 3-1)

at Los Angeles

Los Angeles 3 San Jose 0

(Los Angeles lead series 3-2)

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— YOG champion Adam Lamhamedi gets set to represent Morocco at Sochi 2014

Attending a major international sporting event for the first time, the Youth Olympic Games were for the young champion - whose father is Moroccan and mother Canadian - a “stepping-stone” to achieving his dream of representing his African origins at the Olympic Winter Games.  A dream that is now within touching distance as he has obtained the quota of points required from the previous season to qualify for Sochi 2014. Adam must now wait until later in the year to hear if he will be officially selected to represent his country.

Speaking about his decision to represent

— NBA: Conference championship results

Results on Wednesday from the NBA conference championships (all series best-of-seven):

Eastern Conference

at Miami

Miami 103 Indiana 102 (OT)

(Miami lead series 1-0)

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