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Torch Relay for Sochi Winter Olympics braves storms

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 09:12

The Torch Relay of the Olympic Flame, which burns for the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, braved storms in mainland Greece on Tuesday, as it continued its trip across the country.

Sochi Olympics torch relay to be longest one

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 14, 2012, 19:04

Organisers of the Sochi Olympics said the torch relay of the 2014 Winter Games will be the longest and vowed to bring the audience a splendid opening ceremony.

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.

Olympic torch relay hit by flash protests

Last Updated: Sunday, July 22, 2012, 16:41

The Olympic torch relay, currently travelling through the British capital after it arrived from Olympia`s Temple of Hera in Greece, has had to face flash protests on the streets.

Sun comes out as Olympic torch tours London

Last Updated: Sunday, July 22, 2012, 10:51

The Olympic torch has begun its tour of London — and to everyone`s relief, the weather is cooperating.

Queen greets Olympic torch at Windsor Castle

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 23:38

Queen Elizabeth II has met an old flame the fire lit in Greece to mark the London Olympics.

Lewis Hamilton seen clubbing 2.5hrs before carrying Olympic torch

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 10, 2012, 16:06

The 27-year-old racer had been snapped leaving a London nightclub in the early hours of the morning, but still managed to make it to Luton for an impressively early 6:30 am start.

England football legend Jack Charlton to run Olympic torch relay

Last Updated: Friday, June 15, 2012, 13:26

Jack Charlton will carry the Olympic flame in the centre of Newcastle on day 28 of the torch relay.

Olympic torch starts 5-day Northern Ireland tour

Last Updated: Monday, June 4, 2012, 09:14

The Olympic torch began its five-day tour of Northern Ireland with plenty of excitement and no signs of trouble Sunday as the territory`s Protestants and Catholics vowed to show the world how united the community has become after four decades of conflict.

100-year-old will help carry London flame

Last Updated: Monday, March 19, 2012, 21:27

Olympic organisers have unveiled the white and gold kit to be worn by torchbearers as they carry the flame on its 8,000-mile journey around Britain plus the name of a 99-year-old who will take part.

London 2012 organizers confirm route for Olympic Flame

Last Updated: Monday, March 19, 2012, 20:41

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) Monday confirmed the route for over 7,300 people who will be carrying the Olympic Flame as torchbearers in the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay.

Asian Games torch relay begins in Beijing

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 13:43

Chinese President Hu Jintao launched the Asian Games torch relay in central Beijing Tuesday, kicking off a 21-city nationwide trek that will end in Guangzhou for the start of the event on November 12.