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Since joining insidethegames.biz in 2015, Michael Pavitt has covered a variety of international multi-sport events, including the Baku 2015 European Games, the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games, Sapporo 2017 Asian Winter Games and Taipei 2017 Summer Universiade. He also reported on the UCI Presidential election in Bergen in 2017, as well as attending the IOC Session in Lima and three ANOC General Assemblies.

Gawad eyes repeat success at PSA World Tour Finals in Cairo

Karim Abdel Gawad will aim to secure back-to-back Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Tour Finals titles with competition set to begin in Cairo.

Alaphilippe crowned men's road race winner at UCI World Championships in Imola

Julian Alaphilippe ended France’s wait for victory in the men’s road race at the International Cycling Union (UCI) Road World Championships after a well-executed attack in Imola.

Tributes paid as World ParaVolley classifier Kimonge dies age 51

Tributes have been paid to World ParaVolley international classifier Pheona Kimonge, who has died at the age of 51.

Virtus receives WADA approval for 2021 anti-doping policy

Virtus has announced its policy and procedures have been updated to comply with the 2021 version of the World Anti-Doping Code.

Youth Olympic luge champion appointed head coach of Whistler development programme

Olympian Brooke Apshkrum has been named as the new luge head coach for the Whistler development programme.

Ivory Coast NOC makes donations to schools as part of Olympic Day activities

The Ivory Coast National Olympic Committee (NOC) has made donations to schools as part of their Olympic Day initiative.

World Karate Federation President meets with treasurer to discuss financial plan

World Karate Federation (WKF) President Antonio Espinós met with treasurer Michael Dinsdale to discuss the governing body's financial position.

United World Wrestling confirms dates for postponed Olympic qualifiers

Dates for the three remaining continental Olympic qualifiers have been confirmed by United World Wrestling (UWW), as part of an update to the sport's international calendar.

Australian Weightlifting Federation to hold online event in November

The Australian Weightlifting Federation (AWF) has announced plans to hold an online competition in November.

Van der Breggen clinches rare double with road race gold at UCI Road World Championships

Anna van der Breggen became only the second rider to win road race and time trial titles at the same International Cycling Union (UCI) Road World Championships after a solo triumph in Imola.

Robot beats human curling teams as part of research project

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence-powered robot which has beaten human curling teams.

Olympic silver medallist Rempel joins Speed Skating Canada as assistant coach

Olympic silver medallist Shannon Rempel has been named as an assistant coach at Speed Skating Canada as preparations continue towards Beijing 2022.

Badminton Asia official defends Thomas and Uber Cup Finals withdrawals after criticism

Badminton Asia chief operating officer Saw Chit Boon has defended the decision of several Asian nations to withdraw from the Thomas and Uber Cup Finals prior the event being postponed for a third time.

Japanese Olympian questions comments on holding Tokyo 2020 "with or without COVID-19"

Three-time Olympian Hiroshi Hoketsu has claimed statements about holding the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games with or without COVID-19 are “regrettable”.

Limited number of tickets to go on sale for 2021 World Snooker Championships

A limited number of tickets are due to go on sale for the 2021 World Snooker Championship in Sheffield on Monday (September 28).

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The 1928 Olympic Games in Amsterdam saw a number of important milestones, but one we still all benefit from today is revolutionising car parking. Like other cities around Europe in the late 1920s, the streets of Amsterdam were filling up fast with cars, and during the Games this issue was more pressing than ever, so organisers were forced to rack their brains in search of a solution. The allotted parking area next to the Olympic Stadium had room for a maximum of 2,000 vehicles, nowhere near enough to meet the demand during Games time. In response, the City Council provided a number of other sites that took parking capacity up to 3,500 vehicles and 2,000 bicycles. However, no sooner had one problem been solved than another was created: how were drivers and cyclists supposed to find their way to the new car parks? A solution was found in the shape of small blue panels with a white capital "P" in the middle. So it was that the international traffic sign for parking was born.

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