Olympics 2012
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We'll pursue a legal route: Mahesh Bhupathi
Tennis | Sep 18, 2012, 04:40 PM ISTMumbai, Sep 18: Stung by the two-year ban imposed on him, veteran tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi on Tuesday hit back at the AITA, accusing the game's governing body of resorting to "divide-and-rule" policy and said
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Kalmadi's move to travel to Olympics evokes sharp reactions
Other Sports | Jul 13, 2012, 09:15 PM ISTMumbai, Jul 13: A Delhi Court's ruling to allow Suresh Kalmadi to attend the London Olympics today evoked sharp reactions with Sports Minister Ajay Maken stating that he would try to ensure that the disgraced
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Selection controversy won't affect my game, says Bhupathi
Tennis | Jul 12, 2012, 07:47 PM ISTMumbai, Jul 12: Mahesh Bhupathi today insisted that the recent controversy involving the selection of players for London Olympics would not affect his game during the mega event.“It won't affect the game at the Olympics.
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Judge rejects bid by London tenants to remove rooftop missiles
World | Jul 11, 2012, 04:00 PM ISTLondon, July 11 : A High Court judge in London rejected on Tuesday a bid by tenants of a 17-story residential tower block that would prevent surface-to-air missiles being put on the roof of their
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I try to improve my skills as per changing trends, says Sandeep
Hockey | Jul 13, 2012, 01:26 PM ISTNew Delhi, Jul 11: If the underdog Indian hockey team wants to put up a decent fight at the London Olympics, ace drag-flicker Sandeep Singh would have to be in prime form and he knows
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SGPC opposes Tytler's inclusion in Olympic trip
India | Jul 08, 2012, 09:18 PM ISTNew Delhi, Jul 8 : The SGPC today opposed any move to send Jagdish Tytler to London Olympics as part of the official Indian delegation but the Congress MP said he has no such plans
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Injured Joakim Noah out of French Olympic team
Other Sports | Jul 04, 2012, 08:51 PM ISTParis, Jul 4: Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah will not play for France at the London Olympics because of the left ankle injury he picked up during the NBA playoffs.Noah told L'Equipe newspaper he was
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Ex-doping offender Millar selected for Britain
Other Sports | Jul 04, 2012, 03:58 PM ISTLondon, Jul 4: David Millar was selected for the British Olympic cycling team on Wednesday, joining sprinter Dwain Chambers and shot putter Carl Myerscough as former doping offenders who had life Olympic bans overturned to
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UK confirms 6 London Olympic missile defense sites
Other Sports | Jul 03, 2012, 06:30 PM ISTLondon, Jul 3: Britain's defense secretary has confirmed the six sites that will host surface-to-air missiles as part of security measures to protect the Summer Games.Philip Hammond told lawmakers Tuesday the weapons will be located
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Murray selected to play singles for Olympic team
Tennis | Jun 21, 2012, 03:22 PM ISTLondon, Jun 21: Andy Murray has been formally selected to play for Britain at the London Olympics.The fourth-ranked Murray's participation was announced Thursday by the British Olympic Association.The 25-year-old Scot will play singles in the
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Ziegler wins 200 free at Olympic tune-up
Other Sports | May 27, 2012, 04:06 PM ISTCalifornia, May 27: Kate Ziegler won the 200-meter freestyle and two-time Olympian Ellen Gandy of Britain swam under a minute to win the 100 butterfly at the Speedo Grand Challenge on Saturday night.Ziegler touched in
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Hammon to play for Russia again in London Olympics
Other Sports | May 26, 2012, 03:56 PM ISTConnecticut, May 26: Becky Hammon will once again play for the Russia Olympic women's basketball team in London.Hammon created a stir in 2008 when she first played for Russia in the Beijing Olympics. She helped
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I'm Staying With Santos Until Olympics : Neymar
Football | Sep 20, 2011, 02:17 PM ISTSao Paulo, Sept 20: Brazil striker Neymar has again dismissed reports he has reached a deal with Barcelona or Real Madrid, saying Monday he will stay with Santos at least until next year's Olympics in