Malik in UK to `apologise` for Olympics `visa scam`

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 19:45

Senior Adviser to the Prime Minister on Interior Affairs Rehman Malik paid a last-minute surprise visit to the UK to ``apologise`` to the British authorities for an alleged visa scandal that was reported in the British media recently.

Indian hockey team can surprise biggies: Somaya

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 19:32

Former captain M M Somaya said the Indian hockey team can spring a few surprises in the London Olympics which kick starts on Friday.

Olympic medal is a dream but don`t want to take pressure: Saina Nehwal

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 19:28

It`s her "dream" to win a medal at the Olympics, but India`s ace shuttler Saina Nehwal doesn`t want to get bogged down by pressure, and said she is banking on her experience to advance through a "tough" draw at the badminton event of the London Games.

Lobbying on after organisers limit number of officials

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 18:35

Hectic lobbying has been going on within the Indian contingent and the IOA after the London Olympic Games organisers imposed limit on the number of officials in the opening ceremony parade.

Military uniforms "too aggressive" for Olympics organisers

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 17:09

Wear track pants instead of "intimidating" military fatigues. This is the message from London Olympic organisers to the over 18,000 troops who have been roped in by the government to secure the sporting extravaganza.

Our archers are hungry for success: Limba Ram

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 14:12

Hit by flu on arrival, the Indian archers have got used to the unpredictable weather in London and are now eagerly awaiting the start of the Olympics in which they aim to win their first-ever medal, national coach Limba Ram said.

First hockey match with Holland crucial for India: Kindo

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 13:59

The result of India`s opening hockey match against the Netherlands on July 30 will be crucial to India`s chances in the London Olympics and they should not miss a single penalty corner against them, says former player Michael Kindo.

London Olympics 2012: Toilet trouble at Games Village

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 23:44

Transport and security woes came visiting the London Olympics organisers in ample measure ahead of the greatest sporting show on earth, forcing the athletes to experience a different kind of trouble at the Games Village here.

Indian boxer are no more intimidated by rivals: Vijender Singh

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 23:41

Vijender Singh defended the new-found aggression of the young Indian boxers, saying it just speaks of the confidence of the players, who do not get intimidated by the reputation of the rivals.

Bhopal NGOs to organise "Special Olympics"

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 24, 2012, 21:29

Opposing Dow Chemicals` sponsorship of London Olympics, NGOs representing survivors of the Bhopal gas tragedy will now organise "Bhopal Special Olympics" on July 26, a day ahead of the formal opening of the quadrennial mega-event.