London Olympics 2012 News

I know how to handle pressure, says Vishnu

Vishnu Vardhan may have stepped into the big boots of Mahesh Bhupathi but the youngster said he is under no pressure.

London 2012 organisers to auction Olympic torches

London 2012 organizers LOCOG announced that authentic Olympic torches will be available from an official online auction throughout the Torch Relay.

Unhappy Leander Paes backs out of Olympics?

India’s top-ranked doubles player Leander Paes has decided to back out of the London Olympics after AITA decided to pair him with Vishnu Vardhan for the prestigious event on Thursday.

Nadal named flag bearer for Spain`s Olympic team

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal was named the flag bearer for his country at the London Olympic Games which begin July 27.

Leander Paes` father slams AITA`s decision

Olympian Vece Paes has slammed All Indian Tennis Association`s decision to pair his son Leander Paes with World No.328 Vishnu Vardhan at the London Olympics, saying the move was unfair on the country`s highest-ranked player

India can win medal in all categories, says Sushil

Indian wrestlers are capable of winning medals in not just one but in all the four men`s categories they are competing in the upcoming London Olympics, says Beijing Games bronze medallist Sushil Kumar.

Excited to be playing together, says relieved Bhupathi

Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna heaved a sigh of relief as the All India Tennis Association today allowed the duo to team up for the upcoming London Olympics after both of them adamantly refused to partner Leander Paes in the mega-event.

I am fit to partner Leander Paes: Somdev

India’s number one singles player Somdev Devvarman has announced that he is ready to play with Leander Paes in the London Olympics if given a chance.

AITA to send two teams to London Olympics

After days of bitter wrangling over India's tennis representation at next month's London Olympics, a compromised formula was announced today under which Mahesh Bhupathi gets his wish to partner Rohan Bopanna in the doubles, while Leander Paes has been paired with lower-ranked Vishnu Vardhan despite his protestations.

One team for the Olympics: AITA

All India Tennis Association is likely to announce one team for the men’s doubles tennis team for the Olympics on Thursday after Leander Paes had threatened to withdraw from the London Olympics if he was asked to pair up with a player ranked 207/306 in the world.

Krishnan showed faith in him in 92, it is Paes` turn now: Yuki

Upcoming Indian Davis Cupper Yuki Bhambri on Wednesday questioned Leander Paes` refusal to play with a lower-ranked player citing that even the veteran himself was a rookie when he was taken by Ramesh Krishnan under his wings during the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

Indian archers finish third in the Olympic qualification round

Indian trio of Jayanta Talukdar, Rahul Banerjee and Tarundeep Rai finished third in the Olympic team qualification round and will get a favourable draw for the main event that will be held at Ogden (USA) on June 21.

Will try to convince Paes if needed: Vardhan

India`s young tennis player Vishnu Vardhan said he would try to convince veteran Leander Paes to play alongside him at the London Olympics if the need arises.

Play in interest of nation, S M Krishna to tennis players

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Tuesday appealed to India`s top tennis players to forget their individual differences and play in the "interest of the nation".

AITA defers decision on Olympic combination till Thursday

The men`s doubles combination for the London Olympics would be known only on Wednesday after the All India Tennis Association (AITA) failed to arrive at a decision despite hectic parleys with feuding players on the issue on Tuesday

Spain names basketball squad for London Olympics

Euro champions Spain have announced their 12-member men`s basketball squad for the London Olympics.

French steeplechase runner to miss Olympics

France`s Bob Tahri, the European 3000m steeplechase record holder, has withdrawn from the Olympics after failing to recover from an operation on his left tibia.

China probe illegal sale of Olympic tickets

China has ordered a probe into the allegations of illegal sale of tickets for London Olympics following revelations in the British media.

Serbia trashes British reports on Olympics tickets sales

Serbian Olympic Committee (OKS)secretary general Djordje Visacki said there was no basis for British media claims that OKS officials had sold tickets for the London Olympics on the black market.