London Olympics 2012 News

Sushil front-runner in race to be Olympic flag bearer

Olympic bronze-medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar has emerged as the front-runner to be India`s flag bearer at the London Olympics opening ceremony.

UK police nab nine illegal Indian immigrants in raids on Olympics torch making firm

UK police and border officers have arrested nine illegal Indian immigrants during a raid on a firm that makes Olympic torches.

Yohan Blake defeats Usain Bolt again in Olympic trials

Yohan Blake has again beaten Jamaican speedster Usain Bolt in the 200m final at the Jamaican Olympic trials.

Sohail Abbas to lead Pakistan hockey team at London Olympics

The Pakistan Hockey Federation on Sunday named Sohail Abbas as captain for the London Olympics while announcing a squad of 20 players.

Organisers want Posh to perform with Spice Girls at Olympics

David Beckham’s Olympic dream may be over after being snubbed off from England’s football squad, but organisers still want his wife Victoria to appear to spice up the games.

Murder near Games site puts question mark over Olympics security

The security of spectators and athletes visiting Britain during this year`s Olympics has been criticized following the murder of a young man at a spot next to the gates of the main Games park.

Cameron forecasts £13 billion bonanza from London Olympics

Britain Prime Minister David Cameron has predicted that the London Olympics could give a 13 billion pound boost to the country.

Olympic fans `can carry food but can’t eat it inside stadium`

Under new Olympic rules, fans who have “too much” food on them will be told “you can take it in but you’re banned from eating it!”

Kirpans allowed inside stadiums during 2012 Olympics

Sikhs can heave a sigh of relief as kirpans have been exempted from the list of “restricted” items that would not allowed inside the stadiums during the London Olympics.

Ex-champ Johnson believes ‘descendants of slaves’ will clinch medals in Olympic

Former Olympic champion Michael Johnson believes black American and Caribbean sprinters will win medals in the London 2012.

India thrash France 8-2 in friendly hockey match

Indian hockey team`s preparations for next month`s Olympic Games began on a confident note with a 8-2 route of France in the first of the two friendly matches here.

Phelps books 200m fly Olympic berth

Michael Phelps booked an Olympic berth in the men`s 200-metre butterfly as the 14-time Olympic champion cruised to victory at the US trials.

Tennis row shows Indian sports in poor light: Jwala

Olympic-bound shuttler Jwala Gutta feels the ongoing selection row in tennis shows Indian sports in poor light and AITA could have sorted out the issue much earlier.

I`ve no fear of losing in Olympics: Jwala

Jwala Gutta knows competing at the London Olympics could be quite nerve-wracking but the Indian ace shuttler said she is ready for the challenge.

Indian hockey team needs to work on penalty corners: Ex-players

Penalty corner conversion would be the key to Indian hockey team`s success in next month`s London Olympics, feel former players.

I am here to play sport, not politics: Leander Paes

Leander Paes has confirmed his participation for the 2012 London Olympics days after reports emerged of the ace Indian tennis doubles player threatening to pull out from the event.

David Beckham left out of Britain`s Olympic squad

Former England captain David Beckham has been left out of the Great Britain Olympic football squad by head coach Stuart Pearce.

Greene discounts world record by Bolt in London

Former Olympic sprint champion Maurice Greene has dismissed the notion that Jamaican Usain Bolt can rescale the lofty heights of 2008 when he established two mind-boggling World records in the 100 and 200 metres.

Youngest Indian boxer Thapa seen as Olympic medal prospect

Two months before the 2010 New Delhi Commonwealth Games, a 16-year-old Indian jabbed, hooked and punched his way to silver medal at the Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.