David Cameron defends Dow sponsorship of Games

Last Updated: Monday, March 12, 2012, 23:08

PM David Cameron has defended Dow Chemical`s sponsorship of the Olympic Games.

Athletes will be consulted on Olympic boycott decision: Maken

Last Updated: Sunday, March 4, 2012, 13:11

The athletes will play a vital role in deciding whether India will boycott the London Olympic Games if the IOC refuses to drop Dow Chemicals as a sponsor of the event, Sports Minister Ajay Maken has said.

India should take part in London Olympics: Randhir

Last Updated: Friday, March 2, 2012, 22:52

India should not boycott the London Olympics on Dow Chemicals issue as doing that would be a "tragedy" to the athletes of the country who have been preparing for the Games, IOA Secretary General Randhir Singh said on Friday.

IOC-Dow agreement untenable, against Olympic Charter: Activists

Last Updated: Thursday, March 1, 2012, 18:27

Two organisations that have been fighting for justice for Bhopal gas victims demanded that the International Olympic Committee terminate the "untenable" partnership with Dow Chemicals for the 2012 London Olympics.

Sponsorship decision taken by IOC, organizing committee: UK

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 21:57

Pointing out that sponsorship decisions were taken by the International Olympic Committee and the London Organising Committee and not by the government, the UK said Dow Chemicals neither owned nor operated the plant at the time of the Bhopal gas leak tragedy.

Bhopal gas victims write to IOC against Dow

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 21:28

Two groups fighting for justice to the Bhopal gas tragedy victims Wednesday urged the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the 2012 London Olympics Organising Committee to reconsider Dow Chemicals` sponsorship of the mega sporting event.

India mulling partial boycott of London Olympics?

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 29, 2012, 21:09

In protest of London Olympics Organising Committee’s denial to withdraw Dow Chemicals’ partnership, India is considering boycotting the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2012 Games, according to media reports on Wednesday.

`Stratfor spied on Bhopal activists for Dow`

Last Updated: Monday, February 27, 2012, 20:52

US-based security think-tank Stratfor spied for the Dow Chemicals on the activists of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, WikiLeaks alleged.

Amnesty Intl regrets IOC`s decision to continue with Dow

Last Updated: Friday, February 17, 2012, 00:03

Amnesty International the decision of the IOC to reject calls in India to terminate Dow chemicals` sponsorship for London Games.

IOC snubs India, Dow to remain part of Olympics

Last Updated: Thursday, February 16, 2012, 15:50

Unfazed by the strong protests in India, the IOC made it clear that Dow Chemicals will remain a sponsor of the London Olympics.

Olympic watchdog member accuses official of misrepresentation

Last Updated: Sunday, February 12, 2012, 12:17

Alexander, a former member of the Commission for a Sustainable London claimed the executive had told the media that she agreed with the Dow sponsorship deal.

Dow undeterred despite controversy over Olympic involvement

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 8, 2012, 09:15

Chemicals giant Dow say they are fully committed to providing the decorative wrap for London`s Olympic stadium despite continuing criticism of its involvement because of their link to the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster.