Sushil looking to secure Olympic berth in China: coach

Last Updated: Monday, April 23, 2012, 19:08

Desperate to book a berth for the upcoming London Games, Beijing Olympics bronze-medallist wrestler Sushil Kumar is ready to leave no stone unturned during the three-day Olympic Qualifying tournament, to be held in Taiyuan, China from April 27.

Beijing grapples with Games legacy four years on

Last Updated: Tuesday, April 10, 2012, 13:51

Four years after Beijing hosted a spectacular summer Olympics, China`s bustling capital sees vastly improved public transport and infrastructure.

Athlete barred from Olympics after marrying foreigner

Last Updated: Thursday, April 5, 2012, 08:58

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.

Brown Trafton up for discus defence after emotional lows

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 17:17

Stephanie Brown Trafton hit such lows in the years after her "life-changing" discus gold medal triumph at the Beijing Olympics that she considered giving up altogether on going to London to defend her title.

Deja vu for Vijender as final Olympic qualifiers inch closer

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 14, 2012, 12:47

The 26-year-old, whose name was indelibly etched in the annals of Indian boxing`s history after the Beijing Olympics bronze medal in 2008, has not yet qualified for the July-August London edition.

Ticket to London Games important for hockey`s survival: Ignace

Last Updated: Friday, February 10, 2012, 17:40

The pain of not qualifying for 2008 Beijing Olympics still rattles him and senior mid-fielder Ignace Tirkey on Friday said it is important that India earns a place in this year`s London Games for the survival of hockey in the country.

Chinese Olympic mascot maker rejects ‘sweatshop’ claims

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 16:17

A Chinese Olympic mascot dolls manufacturer has rejected reports about his products being made in sweatshops, and said his factory is open to inspection by both international organizations and the media.

Beijing forgotten, focus now on London: Abhinav Bindra

Last Updated: Friday, December 2, 2011, 17:51

Star shooter Abhinav Bindra says he has forgotten his historic gold medal at 2008 Beijing Olympics as the focus now is on next year`s London Games.

Saina sets sight on London Olympics

Last Updated: Monday, May 30, 2011, 16:23

Saina Nehwal says the defeat at the Beijing Olympics made her strong.

Architect of China`s Beijing triumph retires

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 18, 2010, 14:02

China`s deputy sports minister Cui Dalin, the architect of the medal table-topping triumph at the Beijing Olympics, has retired at the age of 60, state media reported on Wednesday.

Beijing Olympics official report released

Last Updated: Monday, August 9, 2010, 13:25

China has released the official report of the 2008 Beijing Olympic and the Paralympic games, which it said would provide valuable experience and lessons for future hosts.