India in London Olympics 2012

Kalmadi lashes out at Maken, demands his resignation

Under pressure to drop his Olympic trip to London, a defiant Suresh Kalmadi today launched a vicious attack on Ajay Maken, accusing the Sports Minister of carrying out a vilification campaign against him and called for his resignation for contempt of court.

Do not facilitate Kalmadi`s visit to London: Ministry to IOA

In a letter to Randhir Singh, Secretary General of the IOA, the sports ministry argued that since Kalmadi is embroiled in corruption cases, IOA should not support Kalmadi in any way.

Kalmadi`s move to travel to Olympics evokes sharp reactions

A Delhi Court`s ruling to allow Suresh Kalmadi to attend the London Olympics on Friday evoked sharp reactions with Sports Minister Ajay Maken stating that he would try to ensure that the disgraced administrator is not a part of the Indian delegation.

CSI upset with court`s decision to let Kalmadi visit London

Clean Sports India (CSI), a movement for corruption-free sports in the country, today expressed disappointment at Delhi court`s decision to allow sacked CWG Organising Committee chief Suresh Kalmadi, accused in a Games-related graft case, to go to the London Olympics.

Can`t promise medal, but will give our best shot: Sania

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza on Friday refused to make predictions on how many medals country`s tennis players will win at the upcoming London Olympic Games but promised that they will give their best shot.

Maken says Kalmadi should not go to Olympics

The Minister`s response came after Special CBI Judge allowed Kalmadi`s plea to visit London during Olympics, while ordering him to furnish a bond of Rs 10 lakh and a surety of the same amount.

Bhupathi and Paes should have sorted out differences: Anand

Chess world champion Viswanathan Anand on Thursday said that Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi should have sorted out their issues much ahead of the Olympics instead of washing their dirty linen in public just ahead of the London Games.

Missed my daughter`s wedding to train Indian boxers: Fernandes

He has been around for so long that India`s Cuban boxing coach Blas Iglesias Fernandes doesn`t even consider himself a foreigner anymore so much so that he skipped his only daughter`s wedding to train Vijender Singh and Co at the national camp.

I have nothing to lose, everything to gain: Jwala Gutta

Jwala Gutta, the first Indian to qualify for two badminton events at the Olympics, says she has nothing to lose and everything to gain from the London Games.

I am hungrier after missing Olympics twice: Jai Bhagwan

His eight-year long dream to qualify for the Olympics realised after two unsuccessful attempts, Indian boxer Jai Bhagwan says the wait has made him hungrier than ever and he is keen to prove his worth at the upcoming London Games.

Selection controversy won`t affect my game: Mahesh Bhupathi

Mahesh Bhupathi on Thursday insisted that the recent controversy involving the selection of players for London Olympics would not affect his game during the mega event.

Boxers set for cash bonanza in case of medal rush at Olympics

A cash bonanza awaits Indian boxers if they notch up medals at the London Olympics.

Suresh Kalmadi wants to attend 2012 Olympics; moves court

Sacked CWG Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi, accused in a games-related graft case, on Thursday sought a Delhi court`s permission to attend the 2012 Olympics in London.

Geeta can spring a few upsets in London: Wrestling coach

India`s first female grappler at the Olympics, Geeta Phogat can spring a few upsets with a little bit of luck going her way at the upcoming quadrennial event in London.

Huge challenge for warring players to deliver at Olympics

A divided house filled with animosity like never before -- that`s what the Indian tennis contingent looks like heading into the London Olympics.

Sardara, Sandeep key to India`s Olympic success: Nobbs

India`s hockey coach Michael Nobbs says vice-captain Sardara Singh and ace drag-flicker Sandeep Singh`s form would be crucial to the team`s chances in the upcoming London Olympics.

Maheshwary cleared for Oly; Mayookha, Yadav to have trials

Triple jumper Renjith Maheshwary has been cleared for Olympics after he passed a fitness trial at his training base in Italy, Athletics Federation of India said on Wednesday.