London Olympics 2012 News

London Olympics 2012 wrestling: Narsingh, Amit begin campaign

India’s Narsingh Pancham Yadav (74 kg) and Amit Kumar (55kg) will begin their campaign in their respective wrestling events at the London Olympics 2012 on Friday.

London Olympics 2012: US overtake China in medal tally

US displaced China from top position in the medal tally with just two days remaining for the Games` conclusion here.

London Olympics 2012 hockey: India aim to avert bottom finish

Their reputation in tatters, Indian hockey team would look to salvage at least one victory from their disastrous Olympic Games campaign that has pushed them into a playoff to avert the bottom place finish in the 12-team competition.

London Olympics 2012: Is Carl Lewis jealous of Usain Bolt?

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt said on Thursday he had lost all respect for former American sprinter Carl Lewis.

London Olympics hockey: Netherlands hammer Britain 9-2; set to play final with Germany

Nippy striker Billy Bakker and penalty corner shooter Roderick Weusthof scored three goals each as Netherlands stormed into the final of the London Olympic 2012 men`s hockey with a thumping 9-2 victory over hosts Great Britain.

Olympic athletics: I have nothing left to prove, says Bolt

In a show of his sprint dominance to sports fans around the world, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt won the gold medal in the 200 metres here Thursday to claim being "a legend" who has got "nothing left to prove

Olympic taekwondo: Jade Jones seals gold for Britain

Britain`s Jade Jones beat Hou Yuzhuo of China for the country`s first Olympic gold in women`s taekwondo here Thursday.

Olympic football: US avenge World Cup loss to Japan

Two goals from midfielder Carli Lloyd propelled the US to Olympic gold in the women`s football tournament Thursday, sealing a 2-1 win over Japan in the final.

Olympic beach volleyball: Germany beats Brazil for its maiden gold

Jonas Reckermann and Julius Brink gave Germany its first Olympic gold medal in beach volleyball Thursday, beating the World No. 1 pair of Brazil`s Alison Cerutti and Emanuel Rego in the final.

Olympic water polo: US women sink Spain for gold

Beijing silver medalist the US took its first Olympic gold in women`s water polo Thursday, sinking Spain 8-5 in the final.

Olympic decathlon: Eaton grinds out gold for US

Ashton Eaton of the US toiled to Olympic gold in the men`s decathlon Thursday with an overall score of 8,869 points.

Olympic javelin: Spotakova wins gold, retains title

Czech javelin thrower Barbora Spotakova retained her Olympic title Thursday, throwing more than four metres further than her closest rival.

Olympic wrestling: Russian Vorobieva pins down gold

Russian wrestler Natalia Vorobieva pinned down her opponent and the gold medal in the final of the women`s 72 kg freestyle wrestling Thursday.

Olympic diving : Chen retains 10m diving title in style

China`s Chen Ruolin retained her Olympic title in the women`s 10 metre platform Thursday, demolishing the field with an exhibition of exquisite diving.

Olympic boxing: Shields pounds Russia`s Torlopova for gold

America`s 17-year-old prodigy Claressa Shields took the inaugural Olympic gold in the women`s 75 kg boxing tournament here Thursday.

London Olympic equestrian: Dujardin prances to dressage gold for Britain

Britain`s Charlotte Dujardin danced to victory in the individual dressage Thursday, beating Dutch rider Adelinde Cornelissen by a nose with an elegant performance here at the Olympic Games.

Olympic 2012 boxing: Ireland`s Taylor beats Russia`s Ochigava to gold

Irish boxer Katie Taylor won Olympic gold Thursday, beating Russia`s Sofia Ochigava 10-8 in a close final in the women`s lightweight category here.

Olympic boxing: Britain`s Adams wins first women`s gold

Britain`s Nicola Adams became the first woman to win gold in Olympic boxing here Thursday, pummelling China`s Ren Cancan in the final of the 51kg event.