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.

Greek triple jumper banned from Games for racially insensitive tweet

Last Updated: Thursday, July 26, 2012, 10:46

Triple jumper Voula Papachristou was expelled from Greece’s Olympic team Wednesday for her comments on Twitter mocking African immigrants and expressing support for a far-right party.

China set to challenge US dominance in pool

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 11, 2012, 10:07

Swimming prodigy Michael Phelps spearheads the US quest for pool dominance at the London Olympics as the team is ready for challenges from worldwide, including China.

Nadal named flag bearer for Spain`s Olympic team

Last Updated: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 17:27

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal was named the flag bearer for his country at the London Olympic Games which begin July 27.

Indian archers finish third in the Olympic qualification round

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 20, 2012, 21:49

Indian trio of Jayanta Talukdar, Rahul Banerjee and Tarundeep Rai finished third in the Olympic team qualification round and will get a favourable draw for the main event that will be held at Ogden (USA) on June 21.