London Olympics 2012 News

20-year-old Olympic gymnast Shawn Johnson announces retirement

Shawn Johnson has announced her retirement from gymnastics at the age of 20, but insists that she is excited to see what the future holds.

Olympic torch starts 5-day Northern Ireland tour

The Olympic torch began its five-day tour of Northern Ireland with plenty of excitement and no signs of trouble Sunday as the territory`s Protestants and Catholics vowed to show the world how united the community has become after four decades of conflict.

Pakistan`s Olympic participation in trouble

A power struggle between the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) and the government controlled Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) could deprive the country from taking part in the upcoming London Olympics.

‘Record-smasher’ Bolt dares opponents to beat him at London Olympics

Champion sprinter Usain Bolt has said if he runs his expected race, then no other sprinter would be able to beat him.

CAS to hear 2 Saudi riders appeal Olympics bans

The Court of Arbitration for Sport will hear the appeals of two members of Saudi Arabia`s Olympic equestrian team, who have been banned for eight months and excluded from the London Games due to doping.

I deserve wild card for Olympics: Sania Mirza

Sania Mirza asserted that she has done enough to "deserve" a wild card into the London event.

AITA confident of getting Sania to play in Olympics

AITA secretary-general Anil Khanna is confident that a way could be found for Sania Mirza to play at the London Olympics .

Former TV executive named mayor of Olympic Village

Charles Allen, a former television executive, has been appointed "Mayor" of the London 2012 Olympic Village.

Olympian Balbir Singh Kular’s autobiography launched

Indian Army General, V K Singh, on Tuesday launched the autobiography of 1968 Mexico Olympic medalist, Col. (Retd) Balbir Singh Kular.

F1 legend Senna inspiration for Brazilian triathlete

Reinaldo Colucci has drawn inspiration from the F1 legend late Ayrton Senna.

Don`t expect medal from hockey team: Chef-de-mission Ajit Pal

Former India hockey captain and India`s chef-de-mission for London Olympics Ajitpal Singh feels that it won`t be possible for the current team to win any medal at the quadrennial extravaganza.

Usain Bolt wins 100 at Golden Spike in 10.04

Usain Bolt won the 100 meters in 10.04 seconds in the wind at the Golden Spike meet Friday, his first victory in Europe leading to the London Olympics.

Russia`s London-bound athletes to undergo dope test

The Russian authorities are going to test all athletes heading to the London Olympics for doping, an official said.

IOC allows Kuwaiti athletes to compete under Olympic flag

Kuwaiti athletes can compete under the Olympic flag at the London Games after their Olympic committee was suspended, the International Olympic Committee said.

IOC not to impose sanctions on Saudi Arabia

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Jacques Rogge refused to consider the possibility of sanctions against Saudi Arabia as they continued to resist its efforts to have women in their team to London.

Two Saudi Olympic riders banned after horses test positive

Saudi Arabia will miss two top riders in the equestrian event of the London Olympics after their horses tested positive for banned substance.

London Olympics broadcast rights in Sri Lanka court

A dispute over broadcast rights of London Olympics has flared up here with state television and a private tv/radio channel embroiled in it.

Chelsea footballer Didier Drogba ran in Olympic torch relay

Outgoing Chelsea footballer Didier Drogba will ran the Olympic torch relay on Wednesday.

Ukraine suspends official after he is filmed ‘selling’ Olympic tickets

A BBC sting operation has uncovered a major black marketeering scandal surrounding the London Olympics 2012 and resulted in the suspension of the Ukraine National Olympic Committee general secretary Volodymyr Gerashchenko.