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London Olympic 2012: Athletes back campaign against hunger

A group of Olympic athletes from around the world urged international leaders to tackle child malnutrition rates in poor countries.

London Olympics: Celebrities hail bronze medallist Yogeshwar

Moments after Yogeshwar Dutt won India`s fifth Olympic medal Saturday at the London Olympics, Indian Twitterati immediately started hailing the grappler for winning the bronze medal.

India tea strikes `gold` at London Olympics Village

Indian tea has struck "gold" at the London Olympics village if response to the brew, is an indication, a top official claimed on Saturday.

President congratulates Mary Kom

President Pranab Mukherjee Thursday congratulated Mary Kom on winning the bronze medal in women`s boxing at 2012 London Olympics.

London Olympics 2012: 70,000 condoms already used in Olympic village

70,000 condoms have been used so far in the behind the scenes romps at the 2012 Games, as randy athletes celebrate their success with sex marathons.

Bolt aiming to score at Man U

Manchester United skipper Rio Ferdinand tweeted after seeing Usain Bolt’s 100m semi-final, “If you want that trail at Man U shout on me, I’ll speak to the boss!! Well done in 100m, waiting for you to smash the 200m now! “.

London Olympics 2012: Condom wars break out in Olympic village

At the Olympics, where Durex has been assigned with the responsibility of supplying condoms to athletes for greater protection, organisers failed to prevent pranksters from bringing their own ‘Australian’ prophylactics.

UK man buys spikes worn by Usain Bolt during 100m heats

A man from Birmingham has bought the running spikes worn by Usain Bolt in the Olympics during the 100m heats.

London 2012: Olympics village menu revealed

The menu for the athletes at the Olympic village contains a wide range of variety including traditional meals and also fast food.

Vijender, Sushil promote polio eradication

Vijender Singh and Sushil Kumar, who are currently participating at the London Games, are helping in spreading the word about Rotary`s campaign to rid the world of polio.

London Olympics 2012: 2.1 million attend first 3 days of Games

After days facing criticism for swaths of empty seats at venues, organisers at the London Olympics said that 2.1 million people attended events in the first three full days of competition.

London Olympics medals worth just £3 in value!

London Olympic medals are the largest ever in both size and weight, but are actually worth less than three pounds.

Invisible flame is burning issue of London Games

The Olympic flame is nowhere to be seen.

London 2012: Malaysia`s pregnant shooter competing at Olympics

Malaysia`s Nur Suryani Mohammed Taibi, an eight-month pregnant markswoman, will be competing at the London Olympics in the 10-metre air rifle Saturday.

Olympic badminton: Saina best bet for a medal

Saina Nehwal begins her pursuit of a badminton medal at the London Olympics Sunday and her first-round opponent in the three-player preliminary group is Swiss Sabrina Jaquet.

Man `rides rickshaw` from China to London Olympics

It`s a tale of Olympian proportions: A man, a rickshaw, and a slow journey from a Chinese village to London through 16 countries.

Cameron ‘confident’ Olympics security ‘on track’

Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron has expressed confidence that security preparations for the London Olympics are on schedule.

Coach says it would be "foolish"to expect medals from Pak athletes at London Olympics

Pakistani athletes have no chance of doing wonders at the Olympics, said Olympian and former 200m sprinter Maqsood Ahmed.

Boxing champ Ali to lead host of stars in Olympics opening ceremony

Boxing hero Muhammad Ali has been asked to lead a parade of sporting greats that will include David Beckham and distance running legend Haile Gebrselassie in the Olympics ceremony.