India in London Olympics 2012

London Olympics: Tricky draw for Indian boxers, Vikas gets a bye

India`s star boxer Vijender Singh, a bronze medallist in the Beijing Games, will start his 2012 Olympic campaign against Kazakhstan`s Danabek Suzhanov in the first round of the men`s 75kg

Poonia, Sudha visit Radha Krishna Temple

India`s star athletes Krishna Poonia and Sudha Singh today visited the famous Radha Krishna Temple at Stratford here to seek blessings for their success in the London Olympic Games which begins today.

Olympics 2012: Deepika`s show only silver lining for Indian archery

India`s ace archer Deepika Kumari was eighth overall with 662 points to lead the women`s team to the ninth (1,938 points) place after the male archers came up with a dismal show.

London Olympic: Indian boxers get tricky draw

Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh (75kg) was handed out a tricky draw today as he starts his quest to better his Beijing Games bronze medal winning feat against Danabek Suzhanov of Kazakhstan in the men`s boxing competition at the London Olympics here tomorrow.

Boxers fit and raring to go

Tipped to be among the medals in the Olympics, the Indian boxers were brimming with confidence ahead of their campaign which gets underway here tomorrow with Beijing Games bronze medal winner Vijender Singh leading the charge.

Archers provide a disappointing start to Indian campaign

Indian archers, spearheaded by women`s world number one Deepika Kumari, came up with a disappointing show in the team championship ranking rounds that commenced today at the Olympic Games ahead of the opening ceremony scheduled later.

Indian archers off the mark at Lord`s

Indian archers struggled to find the mark on the opening day of competitions at the London Olympics

Olympic tennis: Last chance for Paes and Bhupathi

The only time India won a medal in tennis at the Olympic Games was when Leander Paes beat Fernando Meligini of Brazil for a bronze at the 1996 Atlanta Games.

North-Eastern council announces rewards for Olympic medalists

The regional planning body North Eastern Council (NEC) has announced cash rewards for the London Olympics medal winners belonging to the country`s north-east region, an official release said Friday.

Indian boxers look to make a mark at the grandest stage

The stage looks set for the Indian boxers to create history at the London Olympics. With eight boxers qualifying for the mega event, India is fielding its largest boxing contingent at the Games.

Olympic badminton: Saina best bet for a medal

Saina Nehwal begins her pursuit of a badminton medal at the London Olympics Sunday and her first-round opponent in the three-player preliminary group is Swiss Sabrina Jaquet.

Ministry offers coaching jobs to Olympians current and former

Indian participants in the London Olympics can look forward to flourishing professionally whether they win a medal or not with the Sports Ministry deciding to offer them direct recruitment as coaches in the Sports Authority of India.

Shooters to begin medal hunt from Saturday

High on confidence, Indian shooters will begin their Olympic campaign at the Royal Artillery Barracks here tomorrow amid expectation that the marksmen would be able to deliver the goods and fetch a few medals.

Rowing in water, but feet firmly on ground for Indians

A medal is not even a distinct possibility but Indian rowers would look to improve their personal bests with creditable performances when they begin their Olympic campaign here tomorrow.

Olympic 2012 Schedule: India's schedule

Your guide for the final week to keep a tab on the Indian athletes in action at London Olympics.

Bhupathi-Bopanna duo`s chances decent: Federer

Roger Federer is quite sure that Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna have a decent chance of winning a medal at the Olympics.

Raja named India`s acting Chef-de-Mission

Brig P K Muralidharan Raja has been named as the acting Chef-de-Mission of the Indian contingent for the London Olympic Games because of indisposition of incumbent Ajitpal Singh.

Olympic medal winners will be offered coaching jobs: Maken

Sports Minister Ajay Maken said the Government of India will offer coaching jobs to its athletes who win medals at the 30th Olympic Games starting from Friday.

London Olympics: Indian archers begin campaign at Lord’s today

India could open their account in the London Olympics as early as Saturday as their archers are primed for their first ever Olympic medal where they begin their challenge on the morning of the opening ceremony here Friday.