London Olympics 2012 News
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 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.
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 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.
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 `One Planet Centre` opened at London Olympics Village
Athletes at the London Olympics will have an opportunity to inspire people across the globe, by helping to raise awareness about environmental issues, and explaining how people from their home country can take simple actions towards a more sustainable future.
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 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.
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 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.
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 London Olympics: Qatar’s flag bearer to be female shooter Bahiya al-Hamad
Bahiya Al-Hamad will carry Qatar’s national flag at the opening ceremony of the London Olympics that will begin later this month.
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 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.
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 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.
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 London Games a learning curve for Soumyajit Ghosh
Soumyajit Ghosh surprised one and by qualifying for Olympics, leaving senior pros such as A Sharath Kamal in the shade.
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 London Assembly calls for Dow Olympic sponsorship rethink?
The London Assembly on Wednesday piled up pressure on the International Olympic Committee asking for a rethink on its relationship with the Dow chemical company as the sponsor of the games, in light of the Bhopal gas tragedy.
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 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.
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 Paralympics qualified athlete caught for doping
Para athlete Hitesh Sachdeva has been banned from competing in the London Paralympics after being caught for doping.
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 2012 London Olympics: Indian team-full list
London Olympics is just round the corner and India is set to send the biggest ever contingent to the mega event.
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 I try to improve my skills as per changing trends: Sandeep
The hero of India`s Olympic qualifiers is confident of a good show and says that he has been working hard to improve his drag-flicking skills.
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 London Games would be most dope tested in history: WADA
The London Olympics is all set to go down in history as the most dope tested Games with more than 6,000 samples expected to be analysed, the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA) has said.
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 US sprint legend Smith tips Bolt to break nine-second barrier in 100m
Former 200m record-holder Tommie Smith has tipped Usain Bolt to break the nine-second barrier in the 100 metres.
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 Indian band chosen for Olympics struggles for sponsors
The fusion band comprising a bunch of teenagers is one of the two bands of Asia selected by "Slumdog Millionaire" director Danny Boyle from among 10,000 entries world over.
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 Low-profile Soniya keen to spring up surprise
Pura chance hai medal jeetne ka (there is every chance of winning a medal)," Chanu told a news agency.
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 Sharapova to be Russia’s first female flag-bearer at Olympics
French Open winner Maria Sharapova has been announced as Russia’s first ever female flag bearer at the Olympics on Tuesday.
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 Indian wrestlers out to prove a point in London
With a total of five wrestlers in the fray for the Olympics this year, the country is hoping nothing less than a couple of yellow strips from its athletes and the onus once again is on the pair of Sushil and Yogeshwar Dutt.
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