London Olympic: Indian boxers get tricky draw

Last Updated: Friday, July 27, 2012, 21:41

Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh (75kg) was handed out a tricky draw today as he starts his quest to better his Beijing Games bronze medal winning feat against Danabek Suzhanov of Kazakhstan in the men`s boxing competition at the London Olympics here tomorrow.

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

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 10:27

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.

London`s public transport under heavy pressure

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 25, 2012, 09:04

London`s extensive subway and train system is facing a major test with officials expecting up to 3 million more journeys a day during the Olympics.

IOC rules out immediate sanctions in ticket probe

Last Updated: Sunday, July 22, 2012, 13:26

The IOC will not take disciplinary action before the London Olympics against officials accused of illegal ticket sales.

ONGC announces Rs 25 lakh for London Olympic gold medallists

Last Updated: Sunday, July 15, 2012, 22:46

The ONGC Sunday announced a cash bonanza for players who will win medals at the London Olympics with gold medal winners to get Rs 25 lakh while silver and bronze medallist will get Rs 15 and Rs 10 lakh respectively.

London Olympic chief Coe defends security plans

Last Updated: Saturday, July 14, 2012, 11:32

The head of London`s Olympic committee is shrugging off concerns about the addition of more soldiers to guard venues for the games.

Judge rejects bid to stop Olympic rooftop missiles

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 21:11

A High Court judge rejected that argument, quashing a challenge by locals. Judge Charles Haddon-Cave said the missiles presented "no real threat" to residents and were an important part of Olympic security.

ArcelorMittal's Olympics showpiece in a row

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 3, 2012, 21:55

The ArcelorMittal Orbit tower, the tallest structure in Britain and located next to the Olympics stadium here has been claimed by survivors of the Bosnian concentration camp at Omarska, with the steel giant rejecting their bid.