London Olympics 2012 News

2012 London Olympics: Celebrations at Yogeshwar`s home over medal

With wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt putting up a stunning performance to win a bronze medal in the London Olympics, celebrations broke out in his village in Haryana`s Sonipat district.

Olympic wrestling: Gold for Uzbekistan in men`s 120 kg

Uzbekistan`s Artur Taymazov won his third successive Olympic gold in the men`s 120 kg freestyle wrestling Saturday, beating Georgia`s Davit Modzamanashvili in a close final.

London Olympics 2012 Wrestling: Sushil defeats Beijing gold medallist, moves to quarterfinal

Sushil Kumar will face 2008 Olympic gold medallist, Ramazan Sahin, in his opening bout of the men’s freestyle 66kg category.

London Olympics 2012 Volleyball: US settles for silver in women`s volleyball

A second-straight volleyball gold inspired summersaults from Brazil. It brought tears to the United States.

I want more Indians to challenge China: Saina

Saina Nehwal is hoping that her London Olympics bronze medal will inspire at least half a dozen more to join her at the top level

PM congratulates Yogeshwar Dutt for winning Olympics bronze medal

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday congratulated wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt for winning bronze medal at the London Olympics.

London Olympics 2012 Hockey: Olympic pain will linger for Indian hockey

The bottom-place finish in the Olympic Games will leave lingering pain for Indian hockey after the national team crashed to its sixth successive defeat.

India can get 25 medals in 2020 Games: Ajay Maken

India would be returning with its best ever medal haul in the Olympics, though without a gold in its kitty, prompting Ajay Maken expressing satisfaction with the performance of the athletes.

2012 London Olympics: Enjoy Usain Bolt for bringing some fun to track

There wasn`t any need to shush his doubters this time, because by now Usain Bolt doesn`t have any.

London Olympics 2012: 1st Tibetan Olympian wins medal for China

On any other day and in any other situation, the Tibetan exiles who gathered excitedly in groups next to Buckingham Palace would never have come to cheer for an athlete wearing the colours of China.

London Olympics 2012 Football: South Korean player not at medal ceremony

A South Korean football player did not get a bronze when the Olympic medals were handed out in a ceremony to the rest of his team.

London Olympics 2012: A silver will do for now, for Semenya

Caster Semenya knew she`d blown her first Olympic final by starting out too slowly.

Olympics 2012: London wraps up a dazzling Olympics

Usain Bolt made himself a living legend -- just ask him. Michael Phelps swam a last lap into history. A man ran on carbon blades. And much more.

London 2012 Closing Ceremony: Get ready for the greatest after-party

Get ready for a star-studded spectacular: Olympic Stadium is being transformed into a giant jukebox of British pop and pizazz for the closing ceremonies of the London Games.

London Olympics 2012 Wrestling: Can Sushil Kumar get India its sixth medal?

Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt achieved his Olympic dream when he clinched the bronze medal at the London Olympics 2012.

London Olympics 2012 Hockey: Germany beat Netherlands 2-1, retain title

Jan Phillip Rabente left a stamp of his brilliance to score twice in the final as defending champions Germany won the gold medal in men`s hockey.

London Olympics: Strong desire to win medal for country kept me driving says Dutt

India`s star wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt, who clinched a bronze in the men`s 60kg freestyle category at the London Olympics, today said his strong desire to win a medal for his country kept driving him though his body was getting tired.

Hooda announces cash award of Rs 1 cr to Yogeshwar

Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda announced a cash award of Rs 1 crore to grappler Yogeshwar Dutt for clinching a bronze medal at the London Olympics on Saturday.