London Olympics 2012 News
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 Saina has potential to win Olympic medal: Lee Chong Wei
India`s ace women badminton player Saina Nehwal is very skillful and has the potential to win a medal at this year`s London Olympics provided she continues to work hard, feels World number one male shuttler Lee Chong Wei.
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 IOA hails boxers, assures support to London-bound athletes
The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Friday hailed pugilists Shiva Thapa, Sumit Sangwan and experienced Vijender Singh for qualifying for the London Olympics by virtue of their superb performances in the just-concluded Asian Olympic qualifiers in Astana, Kazakhstan.
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 Shiva Thapa strikes gold at Asian Olympic Qualifiers
India`s Shiva Thapa defeated Wessam Safamana in the final to win gold in the 56kg category of the Asian Qualifying Event in Astana ( Kazakhstan) on Thursday.
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 Shiva Thapa youngest Indian boxer to qualify for Olympics
Shiva Thapa (56kg) today became the youngest Indian boxer to make the cut for the Olympics by reaching the final but the already-qualified Vijender Singh (75kg) bowed out after losing in the last-four stage of the Asian Qualifiers` in Astana, Kazakhstan on Wednesday.
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 Indian boxers gear up for semis, Olympic berths
A pat on the back by none other than International Boxing Association President Ching Kuo Wu came as a shot in the arm as five Indian boxers geared up for the Asian Olympic Qualifiers semifinals in Astana, Kazakhstan on Wednesday.
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 Women archers look for Olympic medal, men a berth
Indian women archers may have a legitimate grouse if they feel they are not getting enough hype and hoopla ahead of the London Olympics. For, they have a great chance of winning a medal at the July-August Games, whether sports buffs believe it or not.
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 Huh? US and British English to collide at Olympics
The lorry driver taking kit to the football pitch was so knackered he pulled into the lay-by near the petrol station for a quick kip.
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 Vijender, Manpreet enter quarters of Asian Olympic Qualifiers
Olympic bronze-medallist Vijender Singh stood just one win away from securing a berth in the London Games after clinching his pre-quarterfinal bout, along with Manpreet Singh, on a second successive triumphant day for India at the Asian Boxing Qualifiers in Astana, Kazakhstan on Friday.
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 Poonia to take part in Diamond League events
In a major boost to her preparations for the London Olympics, Commonwealth Games gold medallist discus thrower Krishna Poonia has been invited to take part in two Diamond League events -- IAAF`s highest level competition -- in United States in June.
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Vijender Singh expects more India joy in London ring
Vijender Singh ran a finger over his brow, mopped away a bead of sweat and calmly flicked it aside.
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 ISSF approves Heena Sidhu`s participation in Olympics
The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) on Thursday agreed to NRAI`s request for exchange of quota, paving the way for participation of Heena Sidhu in the women`s Air Pistol event at the London Olympics.
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 Athlete barred from Olympics after marrying foreigner
A leading pentathlete, ranked 19th in the world and who represented Lithuania at the 2008 Beijing Olympics but received Russian citizenship in 2011 after marrying a Russian, has been blocked from competing at London 2012.
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 Mary Kom gears up for road to London
After clinching an unprecedented five world titles, M C Mary Kom will make a bid for a berth in the Olympics as she spearheads the country`s 10-strong challenge at the World Championships in Qinhuangdao, China
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 I never compete without full make-up, says Jessica Ennis
Ennis admitted that she never leaves the house without eyeliner and mascara.
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 Boxer Vikas Yadav happy to trade bored games for medal
Vikas Krishan Yadav would baulk at the idea of paying to watch someone box like himself in the ring but the chess-playing Indian remains committed to his tried and tested "boring" technique to win an Olympic medal.
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 Indian boxers eye last available Olympic slots
Indian boxers, including former world number one Vijender Singh, will seek to grab the last available slots for London Olympics but will have to fight it out against a stellar field of over 130 competitors from 27 countries when the Asian Qualifying tournament starts in Astana, Kazakhstan on Thursday.
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 Syrians don`t want to take part in London Games: Saroot
Abdelbasset Saroot, the former Syria international goalkeeper, said on Tuesday his country`s athletes do not want to compete in this year`s London Olympics because "they don`t want to play for a flag that they have no pride or faith in".
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 English funding cut as Wimbledon fails to grow grassroots
The United Kingdom Lawn Tennis Association has had its funding cut after a series of mesmerising Wimbledon finals and the success of Andy Murray failed to inspire Britons to take up the sport.
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 CSI hail Ajit Pal`s appointment as chef-de-mission
Clean Sports India, a movement for corruption-free sports in the country, today hailed the appointment of hockey Olympian Ajit Pal Singh as the chef-de-mission of the Indian contingent for this year`s London Olympics.
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 India hockey coach eyes top-six finish at Olympics
Having "fed the 5,000" and fulfilled his duty of leading the India hockey team to Olympic qualification, Australian coach Michael Nobbs has set the target of a top-six finish in London.
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