New test detects growth hormone doping
September 17th, 2012 - 11:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) A new test, developed by three universities, can successfully detect growth hormone doping in sporting events.On Sep 8, the International Paralympic Committee had announced a ... Read more...
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China makes history at Paralympics
September 9th, 2012 - 7:08 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 9 (IANS) China has made history by taking its 90th gold medal at the London Paralympics, surpassing its record of 89 golds at the Beijing 2008.The 90th gold ... Read more...
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Five Paralympic golds leave Savchenko incredulous
September 8th, 2012 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Winning five gold medals in the London 2012 Paralympic pool has left swimmer Oksana Savchenko incredulous.The 21-year-old Russian set a new world record to claim ... Read more...
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Paralympics: China’s gold rush continues
September 8th, 2012 - 2:18 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 8 (IANS) China kept up its gold-taking momentum here at the Paralympics, boosting its gold total to 83.The Asian giant clinched 13 gold medals Friday, reports Xinhua.Meanwhile, Australian ... Read more...
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China gets 300th gold in Paralympic history
September 7th, 2012 - 2:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 7 (IANS) Para-athlete Zhao Xu took China's 300th gold medal in Paralympic history here Thursday, winning the men's 100m-T46 final.Zhao Xu, 27, who began the sport in Grade ... Read more...
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Paralympic Games: Brazilian Dias wins 4th swimming gold
September 7th, 2012 - 2:29 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 7 (IANS) Brazilian swimmer Daniel Dias won his fourth gold medal at the London 2012 Paralympics in the 50-meter backstroke (class S5), beating his third world record ... Read more...
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Defeated Pistorius questions rules
September 3rd, 2012 - 7:13 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 3 (IANS) In a night that should have belonged to Paralympic Games superstar Oscar Pistorius, Alan Oliveira of Brazil had not read the script for the T44 men's ... Read more...
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London launches Paralympic torch relay
August 24th, 2012 - 9:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 24 (IANS) A ceremonial cauldron was lit by former event rider Claire Lomas in London's Trafalgar Square to launch the Paralympic torch relay Friday.Lomas, who was paralysed ... Read more...
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Britain to celebrate Paralympics with disabled festival
August 22nd, 2012 - 4:52 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 22 (IANS) Opening of the Paralympic Games will be celebrated in Britain with various performances and artwork.The unlimited programme, bringing together 200 artists from across the United Kingdom, ... Read more...
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When Victoria Beckham suffered panic attack
August 19th, 2012 - 1:51 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 19 (IANS) Singer Victoria Beckham suffered a panic attack and almost walked off stage ahead of the Spice Girls reunion gig at the Olympics closing ceremony.The 38-year-old ... Read more...
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Kenya’s runner Jelimo blames tactics for poor show in London
August 16th, 2012 - 6:22 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi, Aug 16 (IANS) Kenya's Pamela Jelimo has blamed poor tactics for her failure to retain her Olympic title. Russian Mariya Saminova ended her reign as the women's 800 metres ... Read more...
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Britain targets Chinese in post-Olympic tourism
August 15th, 2012 - 5:08 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 15 (IANS) Britain launched a worldwide campaign to promote post-Olympic tourism with high expectations for the Chinese market.The strategy was set out by Jeremy Hunt, Britain's secretary of ... Read more...
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Campbell-Brown eyes Rio 2016 despite London disappointment
August 14th, 2012 - 1:03 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 14 (IANS/CMC) Jamaica's Veronica Campbell-Brown says she is eyeing a fifth consecutive Olympics despite her disappointing outing at the London Games.The marquee sprinter captured bronze in the 100 metres ... Read more...
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Rogge lauds athletes, says Olympics happy and glorious (Lead)
August 13th, 2012 - 12:15 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 13 (IANS) Olympic Games are over for the thousands of athletes who had shed tears and sweat to get to London. It's time for them to party.International ... Read more...
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Support for Games offers promise of social legacy for UK
August 12th, 2012 - 12:13 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 11 (IANS) The Olympic Games have slowly but surely won the hearts and minds of the British public over the last 16 days.If less than half of Britons ... Read more...
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Athletes can hold heads high: Bermuda’s chef de mission
August 11th, 2012 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 11 (IANS/CMC) Although they did not win any medals, Bermuda's eight athletes can return home proud of their performance at London 2012, according to the island's chef de mission ... Read more...
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Olympic hockey: Netherlands beat Argentina to defend women’s title
August 11th, 2012 - 7:15 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 11 (IANS) The Netherlands became only the second team to retain their Olympic title with a 2-0 victory against world champions Argentina in the women's hockey final Friday.Chances ... Read more...
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Brand wants to have sex with Olympians
August 9th, 2012 - 6:05 pm ICT by IANS
Los Angeles, Aug 9 (IANS) British Comedian Russell Brand says he wants to head back to England after hearing many of the London 2012 Olympians are getting close with each ... Read more...
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More people watched Games opening than royal wedding
August 7th, 2012 - 8:44 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 7 (IANS) The Olympic Games opening ceremony was watched by more people than the royal wedding last year, an International Olympic Committee (IOC) marketing official said here Tuesday.The ... Read more...
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Olympics: Saudi Arabia girl attracts attention in judo
August 4th, 2012 - 3:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 4 (IANS) Wojdan Shaherkani became the centre of attention at the judo arena as the first woman to represent Saudi Arabia at the Olympic Games.Shaherkani's Olympic journey lasted ... Read more...
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Olympic tennis: Federer plays Murray in repeat of Wimbledon final (Lead)
August 4th, 2012 - 12:41 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 4 (IANS) Swiss World No.1 Roger Federer has survived a marathon semifinal in his quest to win a singles gold medal at the London Olympics tennis tournament ... Read more...
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Bradley Wiggins’ training kit stolen from Surrey hotel
August 1st, 2012 - 7:00 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Surrey, Aug 1 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Bradley Wiggins experienced a nostalgic experience when his training kit was stolen just before he participated in the 2012 London Olympics. His kit was stolen in the ... Read more...
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Concern for spectators’ skin care at Olympics (London diary)
July 29th, 2012 - 5:47 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 29 (IANS) The Olympics organisers are surely concerned about the spectators' skin, allowing them to bring sun cream inside the stadium.
"You may bring up to 200 ml ... Read more...
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Malaysia’s pregnant shooter competing at Olympics
July 28th, 2012 - 3:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 28 (IANS) Malaysia's Nur Suryani Mohammed Taibi, an eight-month pregnant markswoman, will be competing at the London Olympics in the 10-metre air rifle Saturday."Competing at London 2012 is ... Read more...
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Seven teenagers light London Olympics cauldron
July 28th, 2012 - 7:38 am ICT by IANS
London, July 28 (IANS) The mystery over who would light the Olympic cauldron was finally resolved when seven teenagers were given the honour at the opening ceremony of the ... Read more...
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Flyover, showers mark start of London 2012 opening show
July 28th, 2012 - 3:25 am ICT by IANS
London, July 28 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony got off to a spectacular start here Friday, heralding what director Danny Boyle said would be a portrayal of ... Read more...
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London Games opening ceremony sold out
July 27th, 2012 - 11:54 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) London 2012 organisers say Friday's opening ceremony is a 60,000-strong sell-out.British director Danny Boyle's four-hour extravaganza had only 50 tickets remaining, a matter of hours ... Read more...
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To be part of it: the Olympics in a British way
July 26th, 2012 - 8:20 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 26 (IANS) In a purple and red uniform, gray-haired Alan Farmer was warm-hearted and helpful as an Olympic volunteer."How can I help," he would ask the journalists smilingly ... Read more...
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Beckham to be part of opening ceremony
July 25th, 2012 - 9:14 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 25 (IANS) Former England captain David Beckham has been given a role in Friday's London 2012 Olympic opening ceremony.The 37-year-old Beckham would not disclose any details of ... Read more...
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Record-equalling number of tennis siblings in Olympics
July 25th, 2012 - 5:39 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 25 (IANS) A record-equalling number of sibling pairings are to compete in the tennis competition of the London Olympics.Four couples -- two sets of brothers and sisters ... Read more...
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Sharapova enthusiastic about dream Olympic debut
July 23rd, 2012 - 2:48 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 23 (IANS) Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova has said that she had dreamt of competing in the Olympic Games since she was a child and is looking ... Read more...
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IOC to continue investigation into illegal ticket sales
July 22nd, 2012 - 6:25 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 22 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) confirmed that it will continue its investigation into allegations of illegal ticket sales for the London Olympics.The IOC issued a statement ... Read more...
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London Mayor upbeat over upcoming Olympics
July 20th, 2012 - 9:40 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 20 (IANS) London's Mayor Boris Johnson Friday insisted that the London Olympic Games would be a huge success.Just a week before the opening ceremony July 27 and on ... Read more...
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Cuba expecting better show at London Olympics
July 19th, 2012 - 5:34 pm ICT by IANS
Havana, July 19 (IANS) The Cuban delegation is heading to London for the 30th Olympic Games without the usual medal forecast, saying it just hopes to improve on its dismal ... Read more...
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Kenya returns to Olympic 4×400m men’s relay
July 18th, 2012 - 9:10 pm ICT by IANS
Nairobi, July 18 (IANS) Kenya will make a comeback to the 4x400m men's relay after a 40-year-Olympic hiatus.At the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, Kenya won gold courtesy the quartet of ... Read more...
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