Inside the Games
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Type of site | Sport |
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| Available in | English |
| Headquarters | Milton Keynes, Great Britain |
| Owner | Itg Media Dmcc |
| Founder(s) | Duncan Mackay |
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| URL | www.insidethegames.biz |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Launched | 2005 |
| Current status | Active |
Inside the Games—also referred to as insidethegames or insidethegames.biz—is a news platform specializing in Olympic coverage, established by British sports journalist Duncan Mackay. In 2023, Vox Europe Investment Holding Ltd acquired the website and relocated its editorial headquarters to Spain.[1] Ownership was subsequently transferred in May 2024 to Itg Media Dmcc, a company registered in Dubai.
History
The website was created by Mackay in 2005 under the domain insidethegames.com, coinciding with London's successful bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics. It underwent a rebranding to insidethegames.biz in 2009.[2] Initially, operations were based in Bletchley, close to Bletchley Park.
In recognition of his contributions to the platform, Mackay received the Internet Writer of the Year award at the British Sports Journalism Awards in 2009.[3] The site encountered legal challenges in 2010 stemming from a conflict with a former web design firm.[4]
While its primary focus is Olympic news, Inside the Games also covers events such as the Paralympics, Commonwealth Games, and other significant sporting competitions. The outlet maintains official media partnerships with various event organizers.[5]
Published by Dunsar Media until October 2023,[6] ownership passed to Vox Europe Investment Holding Ltd on 1 November 2023, appointing Spanish journalist David Rubio as Editor-in-Chief.[1] Speculation has linked new investors to individuals connected with Russian sports administration, including Umar Kremlev, although these affiliations have been denied by the current owners.[7]
In May 2024, the controlling interest moved to ITG Media DMCC, a Dubai-based entity.[8]
Following this change in ownership, the website has featured exclusive interviews with officials from the International Boxing Association (IBA), prominently publishing IBA press releases and statements endorsing its leadership.[9] An editorial by IBA CEO Chris Roberts addressing internal organizational issues appeared on the site in August 2024.[10]
References
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- ↑ Sports Journalists' Association
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- ↑ International Sambo Federation; Sports Accord; TSE Consulting
- ↑ Inside the Games statement
- ↑ The Inquisitor; Inside the Games statement
- ↑ Companies House
- ↑ Inside The Games, July–August 2024
- ↑ Inside the Games