London Olympics 2012 News

NADA issues dos and don`ts list to Oly-bound athletes

The National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) on Tuesday issued a list of dos and don`ts to athletes, who are going to represent India in the upcoming London Olympics, strictly warning them against the usage of performance enhancing drugs.

Promising paddlers get a chance to qualify for London Olympics

The Indian table tennis team for the London Olympics qualifiers will have a blend of youth and experience. Sharath Kamal and Poulomi Ghatak remain the best bet in men and women`s category at the tournament to be held at Hong Kong from April 19 to 22.

Trickett secures comeback place on swimming squad

Triple Olympic champion Libby Trickett secured her ticket to the London Games by finishing fifth in the 100 metres freestyle final at the Australian swimming championships in Adelaide on Tuesday.

Japanese wrestler Yoshida confident of hat trick

Despite her small stature and penchant for fluffy socks, Japanese wrestler Saori Yoshida could be the most intimidating athlete in any sport at this year`s London Olympics.

Coe says 2012 Games on track to stay within budget

London organising committee chairman Sebastian Coe said there is still a "healthy contingency left" to keep the 2012 Olympics within budget.

London games organisers unveil Olympic torch route

Schoolchildren, charity fundraisers, war veterans and a centenarian are among 8,000 people who will carry the Olympic flame in the torch relay for the 2012 London Games, organisers announced on Monday.