2012 London Olympics: Heaps of praise pour in for Mary Kom!

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 7, 2012, 13:04

The 29-year-old Mary Kom has revitalised the Indian fans as she stormed into the semi-final of London Olympics in the 51kg category.

London Olympics: Super Saina starts off on Sunday

Last Updated: Sunday, July 29, 2012, 11:13

One of India`s brightest medal prospects at the Olympics, in-form badminton star Saina Nehwal will start her campaign on Sunday by taking on unheralded Swiss Sabrina Jaquet in her opening group match at the Wembley Arena here.

London 2012, Day 1: Vijender Singh, Shiva Thapa, Sania Mirza in action

Last Updated: Saturday, July 28, 2012, 22:23

On the second day, the men’s archery quarterfinals, semifinals and finals will be played and may prove to be India’s first chance to claim a medal depending upon the performance of men’s archers on the first day.

London protesters march against `capitalist` Games

Last Updated: Saturday, July 28, 2012, 22:14

About 500 people critical of the economic impact and corporate flavour of the London Olympics marched near the Olympic Park.

Five reasons why London Olympics 2012 will be historic

Last Updated: Friday, July 27, 2012, 12:56

Over 10,000 athletes will participate in the 30th edition of the sporting extravaganza when the 2012 Summer Olympic Games get started with the opening ceremony on July 27. Following are the five moments which would make London 2012 historic Games.

Usain Bolt says bad back has caused problems

Last Updated: Friday, July 27, 2012, 12:03

The Olympic champion said Thursday a bad back has been causing him hamstring problems, leading to a pair of losses to training partner Yohan Blake at the Jamaican trials.

London Olympics: Indian archers begin campaign at Lord’s today

Last Updated: Friday, July 27, 2012, 10:29

India could open their account in the London Olympics as early as Saturday as their archers are primed for their first ever Olympic medal where they begin their challenge on the morning of the opening ceremony here Friday.

India seek to script a new chapter in Olympic history

Last Updated: Thursday, July 26, 2012, 19:40

Armed with a new-found self-belief, India`s top athletes will seek to script a fresh chapter in the country`s Olympic history as they go into the 30th edition of the sporting extravaganza from Friday with a realistic chance of winning medals.

Amitabh Bachchan to carry Olympic torch

Last Updated: Thursday, July 26, 2012, 11:19

Amitabh Bachchan will carry the London Olympic torch today, a day before the opening ceremony of the Games.

IAAF suspends 9 athletes in sophisticated doping cases ahead of the London Olympics

Last Updated: Thursday, July 26, 2012, 10:37

Nine track athletes were suspended ahead of the London Olympics for doping, including three who were caught in retests of samples from last year`s world championships, the IAAF said Wednesday.

Crook like Suresh Kalmadi should be barred from Olympics: Milkha Singh

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 23:44

Sprint legend Milkha Singh welcomed the Delhi High Court`s decision to bar Suresh Kalmadi from attending the Olympic Games opening ceremony, saying that his presence in London on July 27 would have been a "shame" for the country.

Sardara, Ignace put injury worries behind

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 19:47

With India`s key midfielders Sardara Singh and Ignace Tirkey back in peak fitness and taking the full workload at training session, coach Michael Nobbs exuded confidence ahead of the team`s opening match against The Netherlands in the London Olympics.