After the games
The Observer's weekly look at the aftermath of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
After the Games: Peter Charles back in the saddle at London Horse Show
Britain's boxing associations must get together to ensure the funding for the next Games, while volleyball players have come to terms with having their money axed.
After the Games: Paralympian David Weir changes mind about retirement
Paralympic legend David Weir changes mind about retirement as the race for the BBC Personality of the Year hots up
After the Games: Ed McKeever swaps Usain Bolt tag for water Womble
Ed McKeever, Team GB kayak gold medallist, swaps racing for cleaning while Games Makers and the British Paraorchestra burst into song
After the Games: Alex Zanardi sets himself Paralympic challenge in Rio
Former racing driver Alex Zanardi, who won two golds and a silver in the paracycling in London, sets his sights on Rio
After the Games: Hockey benefits as followers 'Give it a go'
Interest in hockey has increased dramatically in the wake of strong Great Britain performances at London 2012
After the Games: Team GB swimmers get their suits back on ... and off
British swimmers may have failed to strike gold at London 2012 but they are hopeful their charity calendar fares better
After the Games: GB cyclists in first event at Sir Chris Hoy velodrome
The Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome has been sold out for the track World Cup competition, while Charlotte Dujardin has lost her place at the top of the dressage world rankings
After the Games: Bradley Wiggins's gold throne goes under the hammer
One of the summer's least subtle souvenirs is up for sale, while the official London 2012 film is about to be released
After the Games: Gordon Reid aims to retain wheelchair tennis title
Gordon Reid is among the Paralympians in Nottingham for wheelchair tennis while Keri-Anne Payne said she intends to return to the pool
After the Games: Jonny Brownlee goes for triathlon world title
Jonny Brownlee can end the year on a high in New Zealand, while Britain's golden rowers return to Lake Dorney
After the Games: Tom Daley dives to gold at world junior championships
Tom Daley has claimed a second gold at the World Junior Diving Championships, while Boris Johnson has a hit on his hands
After the Games: Ben Ainslie back in the winning habit in San Francisco
The most successful sailor in Olympic history has rediscovered his impressive form in the America's Cup World Series
After the Games: Becky James proves there is life after Pendleton
The 20-year-old's success at the national track championships shows British cycling has more female stars to come
After the Games: Brown takes aim in Tokyo and Zanardi may race again
Paralympic gold medallist Danielle Brown became the first disabled archer to take part in an able-bodied World Cup Grand Final on Saturday
After the Games: what now for the armchair athlete?
The end of the Olympics is a truly terrible moment but the pain can be eased with a few key coping mechanisms
