London Olympics 2012 News

Michael Phelps’s last Olympics will be emotional, says his mom Debbie

It won’t be easy for Michael Phelps, or his family to say goodbye to the pool, as he will be retiring from the Olympics next month.

Sinimole out of Olympic race, misses qualification again

India`s middle distance runner Sinimole Paulose`s last ditch effort to qualify for the London Olympics came crashing down after she finished second in the women`s 1500m at the Savo Games in Lapinlahti, Finland.

Bhupathi should have partnered Leander: Ganguly

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly feels that Mahesh Bhupathi should have agreed to play Leander Paes in the Olympics as the latter is a terrific doubles player.

Jwala, Ashwini can do wonders: Syed Arif

Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa have the ability to topple the top shuttlers in the world, feels their coach Syed Mohammed Arif.

London-bound Sudha fails in Olympics `A` standard attempt

Asian Games gold-medallist Sudha Singh ran a below par 9:53.94s to finish fifth in women`s 3,000m steeplechase in the Bottrop Gala International Meet in Germany.

Indian rowers face tough task in London Olympics

Set for their fourth Olympics in a row, the Indian rowers face a tough test but would look to show that they do not just make up the numbers in the London Games beginning July 27.

India badly needs a hockey medal in London: Ignace Tirkey

With no major triumph to show in the last 32 years, erstwhile hockey powerhouse India badly needs a medal in the London Olympics to revive the national sport`s interest in the cricket-crazy nation, feels veteran mid-fielder Ignace Tirkey.

Demand for London Olympics tickets leaves IOA in a fix

Indian Olympic Association has been left in a fix due to unprecedented demand for accreditations and tickets for London Olympics from various quarters, including ministers from various states and sports ministry officials.

Olympic champion Bolt suffers injury scare before London Games

Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has suffered an injury scare and wouldn’t compete in any athletic event before the London Olympics.

Vijender Singh unfazed by pressure of expectations ahead of Olympics

He rose from anonymity with a bronze in Beijing that was as good as gold for Indian boxing but set for an unprecedented third Olympic appearance, Vijender Singh wants to remain oblivious -- at least to the pressure that comes with being one of the country`s biggest stars at the greatest sporting show on earth.

Saina Nehwal leads Indian shuttlers` quest for Olympic glory

Once a rising star and now a revered icon, Saina Nehwal will without doubt shoulder a huge burden of expectations at the Olympics but there could be a couple of surprise success stories apart from her when an unprecedented five-strong Indian badminton contingent takes the court in London.

Hulk, Thiago Silva & Neymar named in Brazil squad for London Olympics

Hulk, Thiago Silva and Neymar have all been included in a star-studded Brazil squad for this summer`s Olympic Games in London.

Last chance to qualify for Olympics for 7 Indian athletes

As many as seven Indian athletes will be competing in the various events in Europe in the next three days, which effectively will be their last chance to qualify for the London Olympics.

Poonia checks in early in London for Olympics

India`s top discus thrower Krishna Poonia has landed in England and started training at a multi-sport facility near London in a bid to acclimatise with local conditions ahead of the Olympics this month.

With a bit of luck, I can win a medal in Olympics: Om Prakash

India`s top shot putter Om Prakash Singh Karhana is fully aware that he is not exactly among the favourites to win a medal in London Olympics but he considers himself as the dark horse who can be on the podium with a bit of luck.

Usain Bolt unfazed despite two shockers from Blake

Back-to-back defeats for Usain Bolt have set tongues wagging about a possible change of guard at the top at the upcoming London Olympics, but the sprint double world record holder seems hardly worried by the chatter.

Deepika Kumari leads Indian archers` Olympic dream in London

With world number one Deepika Kumari spearheading the campaign, the in-form Indian archers would aim for a perfect 10 when they pick up their bows and arrows to seek Olympic glory at the `spiritual home of cricket` -- the hallowed turf of Lord`s Stadium in London.

Athletes' London dreams shattered for Rs 30,000

When the central government claims of having spent crores on Olympic probables under the OPEX scheme, India`s top athletes P Kunhumohammed (400m) and Joseph Abraham (400m hurdles) will not participate in Sri Lanka`s national athletics championship, the duo`s last chance for qualifying for the London Olympics, due to lack of funds.