For Olympic glory
Many people claim that football should not be a part of the Summer Olympics.
There is merit in this argument as football has its own premier tournaments such as the World Cup, whereas, for other spo
Olympics: Flame makes dramatic arrival in London
The Olympic flame makes a dramatic arrival in London on Friday to tour the capital before it plays a starring role in the opening ceremony in one week's time.
Taking part, not winning, is Blade Runner’s achievement
Oscar Pistorius will be the first amputee athlete to take part in the Olympics. He will be featured in the 400 metres individual event and the 400 metre relay team of his nation.
South Africa has do
Rafael Nadal withdraws from Olympics
Rafael Nadal is dropping out of the London Olympics because he is not in form to compete, the Spanish tennis world number two said in a statement on Thursday.
"I am not in condition to compete in the
When Emmons lost gold and found love
To say that the 2004 Games was eventful to American shooter Matthew Emmons would be an understatement of Olympic proportions. From the US trials for Athens to the final day of shooting competitions in
Political games at Olympics
The Olympics has always been a fertile playground for politics, even though we keep hearing noises to the contrary.
From World War I to the Cold War, a series of non-sporting events has affected the
Olympic rings on hockey squad’s mind
They may not be among the most stylish at the London Games, but the Indian hockey team’s love for tattoos is not unknown.
Almost everyone in the 16-member squad sports one, ranging from hockey-relate
Olympics: Bob Beamon’s leap of faith
There are so many astounding individual performances at an Olympics that it will be difficult to single out one defining moment.
Some stars, however, become synonymous with a particular edition such
I’m better prepared this time, says Vikas Gowda
The American accent, the lack of interest in Indian movies and music and a fumble when asked to speak in Kannada, may suggest discus thrower Vikas Gowda’s lack of Indianess.
Although the 29-year-old
Shooting ace Bindra, archers and lifters enter Olympic Village
Beijing Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra was the first Indian shooter to enter the London Olympic Games Village along with the 10-member archery squad and a four-member weight lifting squad, here