Tag: Olympics
Bollywood plans biopic of boxing hero Mary Kom
A Bollywood film-maker is working on a movie about Indian boxing star and mother-of-two Mary Kom, whose bronze medal at the London Olympics cemented...
What? Come again!
Comments made by sports commentators during the Summer Olympics that they would like to take back:
1. Weightlifting commentator: “This is Gregoriava from Bulgaria...
Rio favela dwellers resist eviction for 2016 Olympics
For its residents, Rio's Vila Autodromo shantytown is a quiet corner of drug-free paradise. For authorities, it is land where a highway leading to...
S. Koreans get bans reduced
South Korean badminton authorities on Wednesday reduced bans for four players accused of trying to lose matches at the London Olympics from two years...
Richards-Ross shines as Olympics takes toll
Olympic champion Sanya Richards-Ross eased to victory in the women's 400m at the Stockholm Diamond League meeting on Friday as post-London blues crept into...
Amitabh Bachan speaks out after Olympics
What were your thoughts when you were holding the Olympic torch?
I must say, actually you go pretty numb on an occasion like this....
Thirty Eight new world records at London 2012
As many as 38 world records were set or equalled in the London Olympic Games. The world record were set or equalled in Athletics,...
Mary Poppins kit for sale at London Olympics auction
Talk about legacy: London Olympics fans keen to own a part of the Games are snapping up souvenirs ranging from competition equipment to Mary...
For US, it’s all one big Dream Team
Dream Team? Better make that several Dream Teams, because there was almost nothing keeping US athletes from medals at what one newspaper called an...
British military will take 2 years to get over Games: planner
Britain's military will take two years to return to normal after it was called upon to provide 18,000 troops for the London Olympics, the...
Olympic effect hits British airport traffic in July: BAA
Spanish-owned airports operator BAA said Tuesday that passenger traffic at Britain's main airports fell last month as many Britons stayed at home in order...
Federer will be ready for cement
Roger Federer would have hoped for more than just the few days of pause he managed after the London Olympic final, but will take...
London 2012 organisers awarded Olympic Orders
Key people involved in the organisation of the London 2012 Olympic Games have been awarded Olympic Orders in recognition of their hard work and...
S. Korea attacks ‘biased’ judging at Games
South Korea's sports minister on Tuesday took a swipe at the London Olympics over alleged cases of biased refereeing, vowing to step up Seoul's...
Olympic flag arrives in Rio, host of 2016 Games
The Olympic flag arrived Monday in Rio de Janeiro, which will host the 2016 Summer Games -- a challenge which authorities in Brazil say...
The best and the worst of London Olympics Closing Ceremony
It’s been 17 days of unforgettable moments (except for those of us who are not impressed). We’ve watched Gabby Douglas make history; David Beckham...
Boxing chief wants more women fighting in Rio
There should be an increase in women boxers at the 2016 Olympics in Rio after the success of the inaugural competition at the London...
