London Olympics 2012 News
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 American swimmer Jones ‘never lost hope’ of winning at London Games
American swimmer Cullen Jones, who won two silver medals in the 4x100-meter freestyle relay and the 50-meter freestyle at London Games, has said he felt a strong sense of personal victory this time around.
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 Punjab sports department to launch talent hunt: Sukhbir Singh Badal
Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on Wednesday said that Punjab is coming out with the comprehensive sports policy that would focus on nurturing grass root sports talent to prepare them for future international challenges
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 I have had sleepless nights for last four years: Yogeshwar Dutt
Having realised his dream of winning a medal at the Olympics, star grappler Yogeshwar Dutt says, he would now be able to "sleep soundly" after having "sleepless nights" since Beijing Olympics where he lost in quarterfinals in the last 10 seconds
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 Pak hockey team returns home, accorded mixed reception by fans
Pakistan hockey squad today returned home from London Olympics to a mixed reception at the Lahore airport with dozens of angry fans greeting them with shouts of "shame shame" while others raised slogans in praise of them
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 Manipur to give Rs.75 lakh to Mary Kom
The Manipur government has increased the cash reward and other benefits for Olympic bronze medallist M.C. Mary Kom, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said Wednesday
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 Himachal gives Rs.one crore, plot to shooter Vijay
Pistol shooter Vijay Kumar was Wednesday honoured by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal for winning an Olympic silver medal.
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 Six Olympics medals best gift to the nation on the Independence Day: Saina Nehwal
Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal, who won a bronze medal at London Olympic, said that getting six medals by the Indian athletes at the Olympic Games is the best gift to the nation on the Independence Day.
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 Cheryl Cole hints at Girls Aloud reunion this year
Cheryl Cole dropped a massive hint that her former group Girls Aloud may perform together again after seeing the success of the Spice Girls reunion at the Olympics closing ceremony.
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 Ryan Lochte set to cameo in Teen Drama` 90210`
Ryan Lochte will be playing himself on an episode of the CW’s teen drama ‘90210’ on October 29.
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 Afghan girls inspired by Tahmina Kohistani going to Olympics
By attending the London Olympics I have given the message to all the Afghan girls that they are talented, they can pursue sport, they can attend international competitions and above all they can earn honour to their country, says Tahmina Kohistani
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 Britain: We can top record medals tally at Rio
Britain is confident of bettering its record-breaking success at the London Olympics following a commitment by its government to maintain funding levels through to the Rio de Janeiro Games in 2016
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 Daniel Alves tells Brazil to forget Olympic defeat
Brazil and Barcelona defender Daniel Alves has told his national teammates to forget the country`s Olympic disappointment ahead of Wednesday`s friendly against Sweden in Stockholm
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 Kremlin to honour Russian Olympic team
Russian athletes returning from the London Olympics will be honoured at the Kremlin, Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has said
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 Pound`s drug remark about Jamaican athletes rubbished
Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCo) has rubbished a claim by International Olympic Committee (IOC) member Dick Pound that it is difficult to test Jamaican athletes because they are hard to find
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 Venezuelan lawmakers honour Olympic fencing champ
Ruben Limardo has been honoured by Venezuela`s National Assembly for the gold medal he won at the London Olympic Games.
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 Manipur govt. Enhances reward for Mary Kom
Manipur government has increased the cash reward of London Olympics bronze-winning boxer Mary Kom from Rs 50 lakhs to Rs 75 lakhs besides promoting her to the rank of Superintendent of Police (Sports).
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 Russian Olympic winners to get state awards
Members of Russia`s Olympic team will meet President Vladimir Putin to receive state awards Wednesday, the Kremlin press service said
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 Kenya`s fall, rise and then fall again in London
Just as Kenya was beginning to celebrate its improved status in sports, the 2012 London Olympic Games dragged it back into the abyss. They could win only two gold medals out of a projected eight by Ezekiel Kemboi in the 3,000m steeplechase and by David Rudisha in the 800m.
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 Mary Kom slams level of refereeing at London Olympics
Olympic bronze medallist M.C. Mary Kom Tuesday slammed the level of refereeing in the boxing competitions of the London Games.
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 Nobbs vows to carry on as India`s hockey coach
India`s chief hockey coach Michael Nobbs Tuesday vowed to carry on even as he prepares a stinging report on the eight-time Olympic champions worst ever finish in the Olympics at the 2012 London Games.
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