London Olympics 2012 News
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 IOC to continue investigation into illegal ticket sales
The International Olympic Committee confirmed that it will continue its investigation into allegations of illegal ticket sales for the London Olympics.
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 Olympic torch relay hit by flash protests
The Olympic torch relay, currently travelling through the British capital after it arrived from Olympia`s Temple of Hera in Greece, has had to face flash protests on the streets.
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 It`s better to be unknown: Vikas
He is one of India`s best bets for an Olympic medal in boxing, but world number six Vikas Krishan does not quite like the spotlight on him as he feels it is better to be "unknown" to lead a normal life.
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 2000 Sydney Olympics: Controversies affect India`s chances
For the umpteenth time, the Indian hockey team`s preparations for the Olympics were hampered by the usual quota of controversies and uncertainties.
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 Realistic Mayookha says would be happy with final round finish
Realistic about her chances in the Olympics, Indian triple-jumper Mayookha said she is targeting a top-six finish in London by improving her personal best effort.
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 India sweats on Sardara, Ignace injuries ahead of Olympics
Seasoned defender Ignace Tirkey`s sprained ankle and star mid-fielder Sardara Singh`s injured shin has left the Indian hockey team management worried ahead of the Olympic Games.
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 It would be cool to rewrite history in London, says Phelps
Laid-back American swimming champion Michael Phelps says the passion is back, and he hopes to emerge from the London Olympics as the most decorated Olympian of all time.
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 IOC strips Crystal Cox of 2004 relay gold medal
American runner Crystal Cox was stripped of her gold medal from the 4x400-meter relay at the 2004 Athens Olympics after admitting to doping.
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 Celebs descending on London for Olympic bashes
The athletes and the Olympic torch have arrived in London — and so has the party.
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 Sun comes out as Olympic torch tours London
The Olympic torch has begun its tour of London — and to everyone`s relief, the weather is cooperating.
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 IOC rules out immediate sanctions in ticket probe
The IOC will not take disciplinary action before the London Olympics against officials accused of illegal ticket sales.
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 Rogge plays down fears around unofficial branding
IOC President Jacques Rogge downplayed fears that wearing the wrong kind of logo on a T-shirt could cause a ticket holder to be denied entry to an Olympic venue.
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 Rogge again rules out minute silence for Israelis
IOC President Jacques Rogge won`t budge: There will be no minute`s silence for the Israeli victims of the 1972 Munich massacre at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics.
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 Runner without country to compete at Olympics
The IOC has cleared a marathon runner born in what is now South Sudan to compete under the Olympic flag at the London Olympics.
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 World`s oldest Indian marathon runner to carry Olympic torch for 2nd time
A Sikh, who came to live in Britain in 1992 and began running marathons at the age of 86, is set to carry the Olympic torch through the streets of east London.
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 Archer Deepika certain to win Olympic medal, says mother Geeta
The mother of Commonwealth Games gold medal winning archer Deepika Kumari is very confident that her daughter would return home with a medal, of whatever hue, from the London Olympic Games commencing next week.
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 Mary Kom finds World C`ships more competitive than Olympics
It might be the biggest sporting show on earth but women`s boxing legend M C Mary Kom feels the Olympics would not be as competitive as the World Championship -- an event in which the Indian has won five gold medals.
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 Don`t know why blue turf is being introduced in Oly: Nobbs
The newly-introduced blue turf in world hockey has once again come in for sharp criticism from India`s chief coach Michael Nobbs, who said he doesn`t understand why the London Olympic organizers decided to hold the competition on such "a slow and bouncy surface".
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 Eight-month pregnant Malaysian athlete to compete in London Olympics
An eight-month pregnant Malaysian athlete is headed for a creating a record as she gears up to compete in the London 2012 Olympics.
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 India`s flag to be raised at Olympic Village
India`s national flag will be unfurled at the Olympic Games Athletes Village tomorrow in the presence of a small group of sportspersons and contingent officials after their request for deferring the flag-raising ceremony was turned down by the organisers.
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