Is Great Britain's football squad a good idea?

Will Great Britain's football team overshadow
Britain's athletic hero's?

 It has been 40 years since Britain had a Team GB football team training, but it's a controversial issue. For many years people have objected to Britain having an Olympic Football team, largely because football fans already concentrate on doing well in major tournaments more or less every two years.

 People feel that if the football team were to succeed in the Olympics, their success would overshadow any other athletes in Britain.

Does age matter in sport?

 Nowadays, the sporting world overlooks older sportsmen, and they are never considered to be as good as in their 'heyday'. However, many sportsmen and women have achieved success, despite any age disadvantage. There have been plenty of good examples, for example Roger Federer recently regaining his 7th Wimbledon title, even though he's 31 years of age.

Swimmer Janet Evans

 And a four time Olympic gold medalist, has gone out of retirement to help the United States bid for Olympic glory. At the tender age of 40, Janet Evans has qualified for the US' 400 and 800 metre freestyle teams, bidding to win her 5th and 6th Olympic gold medals, but will face fierce competition of British European and Olympic champion Rebecca Adlington.

Charity Calls for Runners

Fancy going for a run? Possibly to save thousands of lives in the UK? Well the Great North Run will be in full swing around the middle of September. Thousands of men and women will be fighting for Meningitis UK in order to help fight the disease.

 Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge has inspired people to participate in the 13.1 mile run after recently suffering from viral meningitis.

Vuvuzela Ban Prevents Partial Hearing

CEO at Deafness Research UK Vivienne Micheal
opposes the use of Vuvuzela's in football matches

The Vuvuzela became a national institution 2 years ago - but what about  the hazards they caused? According to Vivienne Micheal, they can cause deafness or partial hearing, and cause grief to future generations. Yet the bee-like noise has taken a shine in Britain, with over 20,000 of red Vuvuzelas selling within 12 hours of England's first match back in 2010.

 However, despite a somewhat split of opinion among fans on whether the Vuvuzela is loved or loathed, UEFA have decided against them in the Champions League, Europa League and Euro 2012 respectively. This is mainly due to the African Trumpets emitting 130 decibels, which not only distract the players, but can cause deafness within the crowd.