Tag: London Olympics
Britain’s non-Olympic sports
At the same time as athletes from around the world are taking part in the London Olympics, millions of Britons will be indulging in...
South Korea to send smallest team since 1984
South Korea will send 245 athletes to compete in 22 events at the London Olympics, officials said Wednesday, the smallest number since 210 attended...
‘Dear respected’ Kim inspires North Koreans
He lacks the toned physique of an Olympian but “dear respected” leader Kim Jong-Un will be the inspiration when North Korea’s athletes go for...
Iraqi Olympians aim for medals, unity
They may specialise in different disciplines but all of Iraq's representatives to the 2012 London Olympics know all too well the struggle of training...
Team completes training at Abbottabad
Left wingers Mohamamd Zubair and Ali Shan were dropped from 18-member Pakistan hockey squad named here to take part in the London Olympics starting...
39-member contingent to take part in London Olympics
The Pakistan Olympic Association on Wednesday announced a 39-member contingent which will take part in London Olympics later this month. Pakistan will take part...
US stars eye 30-medal Olympic haul
Track and Field officials and US Olympic coaches are confident of achieving their goal of a 30-medal haul from the London Olympics after watching...
Sohail Abbas to lead Pakistan Olympic hockey squad
Penalty corner expert Sohail Abbas will lead Pakistan's hockey squad in the upcoming London Olympics, the only sport where the country harbours any realistic...
China prepares to host Asian Beach Games
As London prepares to welcome the world's top athletes at the Olympics, a little-known Chinese seaside town is gearing up to host the champions...
Pakistan placed in tough Pool A
The London Olympics Organizing Committee, together with the International Hockey Federation (FIH), on Tuesday unveiled the London Olympic Hockey 2012 competition schedule be held...
London olympics Torch loghting Starts countdown
The countdown to the London Olympics began with the kindling of the Games torch by the sun's rays in ancient Olympia on Thursday, sparking...
Chambers, Millar to get Games go-ahead
British sprinter Dwain Chambers and cyclist David Millar will get the green light to take part in the London Olympics on Monday despite their...
India’s pull out forces PHF to postpone 3-nation series
The Pakistan Hockey Federation has postponed the three-nation hockey series it had planned later in the month in its buildup for the London Olympics,...
Aussie javelin star’s Olympics in doubt
Australian javelin thrower Jarrod Bannister's chances of competing at the London Olympics were thrown into jeopardy Wednesday after he was reportedly charged with driving...
Stars back London Olympics to leave lasting legacy
The great and good of world sport believe the 2012 London Olympics is primed to go down one of the best Games in history.
The...
USA beat Italy in Volleyball WC
The United States ended defending champions Italy’s match-winning streak on Thursday as the two teams secured their top three places to qualify for the...