2012 London Olympics
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Saina Nehwal 'hurt' at not receiving promised cash award
Other Sports | Jul 25, 2014, 08:44 AM ISTNew Delhi: Star Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal Thursday said she is "hurt and sad" that she is yet to receive the Rs.50 lakh cash award promised by the Andhra Pradesh state government for winning the
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Olympic torch relay to stop by Buckingham Palace
Other Sports | Jun 14, 2012, 08:40 PM ISTLondon, Jun13: The flame for the 2012 London Olympics will be making a house call.Olympic officials said Thursday the fire will visit Queen Elizabeth's home, Buckingham Palace, on July 26, the second-to-last day of the
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Wrestlers Amit, Yogeshwar Qualify For London Olympics, Sushil Kumar Fails
India | Mar 31, 2012, 10:06 AM ISTNew Delhi, Mar 31: Indian wrestlers Amit Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt have qualified for the 2012 London Olympics after bagging and gold and a silver medal in their respective categories, a press release from Wrestling
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Blur To Play Hyde Park Concert At End Of Olympics
Hollywood | Feb 21, 2012, 07:58 PM ISTLondon, Feb 21: Organizers say Britpop icons Blur will headline an outdoor concert to coincide with the end of the 2012 London Olympics.The Aug. 12 concert in Hyde Park will also feature 1980s stars The
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Coe Defends Dow Chemical's Association With London Olympics
Other Sports | Dec 12, 2011, 06:10 PM ISTBeijing, Dec 12: London Olympics organising committee chairman Sebastian Coe defended Dow Chemical's association with the 2012 London Olympics despite protests in India, saying that its links with the company, which was responsible for 1984
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UN Urges Truce During 2012 Olympics In London
Other Sports | Oct 18, 2011, 11:44 AM ISTUnited Nations, Oct 18: All 193 U.N. member states agreed Monday to co-sponsor a U.N. resolution urging countries to stop all hostilities and observe a truce during next summer's Olympic Games in London.The General Assembly
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IOC Adopts 'No Needles' Policy For London Games
Other Sports | Jul 09, 2011, 09:51 AM ISTDurban, South Africa , July 09: The IOC will enforce a “no needle” policy for the 2012 London Olympics that bars athletes from possessing syringes and other medical equipment that could be used for doping.IOC
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Australia Advances in Olympic Qualifier
Football | Jun 23, 2011, 09:08 PM ISTNewcastle, Australia, June 23 : Striker Jason Hoffman scored a hat trick to lead Australia into the next phase of 2012 London Olympic qualifying with a commanding 4-0 win over Yemen on Thursday.Australia advanced to
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Saina's Mom Wants Her To Marry After Olympics
Other Sports | May 09, 2011, 01:54 PM ISTIndia's badminton star Saina Nehwal may opt to tie the nuptial knot after the 2012 London Olympics, says a media report.Saina is always accompanied by her mother,Usha Nehwal, be it for her matches, tours or
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Iran Threatens London Boycott Over 'Racist' Olympic Logo
World | Mar 01, 2011, 11:16 AM ISTTehran, Mar. 1: Iran objects to the logo for the 2012 London Olympics, contending it is racist because it resembles the word “Zion” and warning of a possible boycott of the games.The secretary general of Iran's