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UK to ban human rights abusing leaders

UK to ban human rights abusing leaders


Britain said world leaders who have committed human rights abuses will be banned from entering the c...
India expecting 10 medals in London Olympics: SAI

India expecting 10 medals in London Olympics: SAI


The Sports Authority of India (SAI) is confident of a good showing from its athletes in the 2012 Lon...
Aslam against Dow`s association with London Games

Aslam against Dow`s association with London Games


The former Olympian said if the LOCOG carries out the deal with Dow Chemicals, we will ask the gover...
Prince Harry to miss 2012 London Olympics?

Prince Harry to miss 2012 London Olympics?


Prince Harry may have to return to the frontline in Afghanistan in a year`s time.
Cavendish heads list for 2012 Olympics test event

Cavendish heads list for 2012 Olympics test event


Britain`s Mark Cavendish, the Tour de France`s most successful sprinter, will head a provisional fie...
Sharath Kamal confident of qualifying for Olympics

Sharath Kamal confident of qualifying for Olympics


Having narrowly missed a direct entry to the 2012 London Olympics, ace Indian paddler Achanta Sharat...
Khade qualifies for 2012 London Olympics

Khade qualifies for 2012 London Olympics


Virdhawal Khade clocked 50.34s in the 100m freestyle event at the 14th FINA World Championships in S...
More pressure for London medal after Khel Ratna

More pressure for London medal after Khel Ratna


Gagan Narang admitted that the pressure of winning a medal in 2012 London Olympics could be greater ...
Sandeep Sejwal qualifies for 2012 London Olympics

Sandeep Sejwal qualifies for 2012 London Olympics


Sandeep Sejwal has qualified for the 2012 London Olympics after clocking 1:02.62sec in the 100m Brea...
IOC to ban syringes during 2012 London Olympics

IOC to ban syringes during 2012 London Olympics


IOC has announced that it would ban the possession of syringes outside medical areas at the 2012 Oly...
London Olympic Stadium in corruption scandal

London Olympic Stadium in corruption scandal


The 500 million pounds 2012 London Olympics stadium is at the centre of a corruption scandal after a...
Abhinav Bindra qualifies for London Olympics

Abhinav Bindra qualifies for London Olympics


Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra qualified for the 2012 London Olympics with a win in the ISSF ...
2012 London Olympic torch design revealed

2012 London Olympic torch design revealed


The 2012 London Olympics organisers unveiled Wednesday the golden torch that thousands of runners wi...
Indian shooter Vijay bags silver, qualifies for Olympics

Indian shooter Vijay bags silver, qualifies for Olympics


Vijay Kumar shot the silver in the men`s 25 metres rapid fire pistol event in the WC.
Phelps enters five races at US meet

Phelps enters five races at US meet


Michael Phelps, a 14-time Olympic champion, continues his preparation for the 2012 London Olympics w...
Sharath Kamal confident of securing Olympic quota place

Sharath Kamal confident of securing Olympic quota place


Having clinched his maiden National Games titles, Indian table tennis stalwart Achanta Sharath Kamal...
Sprinters to run fewer races at worlds, Olympics

Sprinters to run fewer races at worlds, Olympics


The workload will be a little lighter when Usain Bolt goes for double gold at this year`s world cham...
Govt forms committee to use CWG stadia for London Olympics

Govt forms committee to use CWG stadia for London Olympics


The sports ministry decided to form a four-member committee comprising sportspersons, to utilise all...
2012 London Olympics tickets to be on sale from March 15

2012 London Olympics tickets to be on sale from March 15


Tickets for the 2012 London Olympic Games will go on sale from March 15, organizers have announced.
Olympic committee warns India of a possible ban

Olympic committee warns India of a possible ban


IOC warned India of a possible ban from Olympics unless it resolves spat over sports chiefs.
Rare solar storm to hit 2012 London Olympics

Rare solar storm to hit 2012 London Olympics


A powerful solar storm could badly hit the 2012 London Olympics extravaganza, the Met department has...
Will throw up a tough challenge in 2012 London Olympics: Sushil

Will throw up a tough challenge in 2012 London Olympics: Sushil


Sushil Kumar said that he will throw up a tough challenge in 2012 London Olympics.
Nikolai gets 3 months extension; AFI wants him till London

Nikolai gets 3 months extension; AFI wants him till London


The Athletics Federation of India has asked the government to keep long-distance running coach Nikol...
India to play Myanmar in 2012 Olympic qualifiers 1st round

India to play Myanmar in 2012 Olympic qualifiers 1st round


India will play Myanmar in the first round of 2012 London Olympics men`s football competition on Feb...
London Olympics may be sprinting swansong: Bolt

London Olympics may be sprinting swansong: Bolt


Usain Bolt may retire from sprinting after the 2012 London Games, the triple Olympic champion told l...
No dress code for 2012 tennis but grass will stay green

No dress code for 2012 tennis but grass will stay green


The All England Club will be awash with colour in two years with its rigid all-white clothing policy...
2012 Games initiative reaches six million children

2012 Games initiative reaches six million children


A British initiative to enthuse children around the world about sport inspired by the 2012 London Ol...
London trumpets two years until 2012 Games begin

London trumpets two years until 2012 Games begin


Olympic greats with a clutch of gold medals were to give the emerging London 2012 stadiums a test ru...
London 2012 unharmed by government cuts

London 2012 unharmed by government cuts


London 2012 Olympics organisers are on schedule to complete their project.
Sprinter Bolt gives tips on striking a pose

Sprinter Bolt gives tips on striking a pose


Jamaica’s Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man and the unrivalled champion at striking a pose after a...
China’s Liu confident of medal at London Games

China’s Liu confident of medal at London Games


China’s former Olympic champion high hurdler Liu Xiang is confident he can get back to top form and ...
London 2012 equestrian venue gets green light

London 2012 equestrian venue gets green light


Plans to use Greenwich Park as an equestrian venue for the London 2012 Olympics were approved by loc...
West Ham launch bid for 2012 Olympic stadium

West Ham launch bid for 2012 Olympic stadium


West Ham United could co-exist with athletics and provide the perfect legacy for London’s 2012 Olymp...
2012 London Olympics could face cyber attack

2012 London Olympics could face cyber attack


A British cyber security expert has warned that terrorists could use a "blended attack" to hit both ...
London Games tickets expected to raise $660 million

London Games tickets expected to raise $660 million


Tickets sales for the 2012 London Olympics and Paralympics are expected to generate around 400 milli...
2012 organisers secure Thomas Cook sponsorship

2012 organisers secure Thomas Cook sponsorship


British tour operator Thomas Cook on Tuesday became the 23rd London Olympics sponsor, providing shor...