London Olympics 2012 News

London Olympics 2012: Condom wars break out in Olympic village

At the Olympics, where Durex has been assigned with the responsibility of supplying condoms to athletes for greater protection, organisers failed to prevent pranksters from bringing their own ‘Australian’ prophylactics.

Jobs and promotion for Olympic medal winners, says Ajay Maken

Sports minister Ajay Maken has said that jobs and promotions will be given to any athlete winning medal in the Olympics.

UK man buys spikes worn by Usain Bolt during 100m heats

A man from Birmingham has bought the running spikes worn by Usain Bolt in the Olympics during the 100m heats.

London 2012: Seven Cameroon athletes go ‘missing’ from Olympics

Several athletes from Cameroon, west Central Africa, have fled the London 2012 Games sparking fears they may be in the process of claiming asylum, team officials have admitted.

I`ve become more mature as a shuttler after Olympics: Kashyap

Parupalli Kashyap, who surprised all and sundry by reaching the quarter-finals of the badminton men`s singles event in the Olympics, is disappointed to return empty-handed.

2012 London Olympics Hockey: Tale of missed chances and three incisive blows

There is little left to say after India`s three-goal loss to Belgium in what was a tale of missed chances versus three incisive blows that completed the humiliation of Indian hockey.

London Olympics 2012: India roundup

After a forgettable day at the London Olympics, India hopes for a double delight Wednesday with the semifinal and quarterfinal bouts of Manipuri boxers Mary Kom and Devendro Singh.

Olympic silver medallist Kumar returns to rousing Army welcome

Olympics silver medallist Subedar Vijay Kumar was on Wednesday accorded a rousing welcome by the Indian Army on his arrival at the Indira Gandhi International Airport.

London Olympics Hockey: Lifting players` morale a challenge ahead of wooden spoon tie

Motivating players for the play-off match to avert the bottom spot, known as the "wooden spoon" contest, is a big challenge confronting the Indian team management and senior players

London Olympics 2012 boxing: After Mary Kom's loss all eyes on Devendro Singh

Watching Devendro Singh is a delight as his nimble movements and quick punches raise the decibel levels of the crowd cheering the boxers.

London Olympics 2012 Boxing: Can Mary Kom make it to the final?

MC Mary Kom will enter boxing ring on Wednesday with the hope of achieving yet another historical feat.

London Olympics 2012: Trott powers to omnium gold

Britain`s Laura Trott sped to Olympic gold in the women`s omnium Tuesday by winning a thrilling 500 metre time trial.

London Olympics 2012 Football: Mexico ease past the Japanese

Oribe Peralta`s stunning strike was the catalyst to guide Mexico past a spirited Japan side and into Friday`s gold medal match at the Olympic Games.

London Olympics 2012 Football: Brazil reach final defeating S Korea 3-0

Brazil booked their place in the Olympic final with a comfortable 3-0 win over South Korea courtesy of goals from Romulo and a double from Leandro Damiao.

Olympic: Algeria`s Makhloufi kicks to gold in 1,500m

Algeria`s Taoufik Makhloufi won gold in the men`s 1,500 metres Tuesday, a day after having his disqualification from the event revoked.

Olympic wrestling: Rezaei wins gold for Iran

Iran`s Ghasem Gholamreza Rezaei grappled to Olympic wrestling gold in the men`s 96kg division Tuesday, defeating Russia`s Rustam Totrov on points in the final.