Olympics
International Olympic Committee suspends Indian Olympic Association
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Tue, 12/04/2012 - 13:26.
New Delhi, Dec 4 : The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Tuesday suspended the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) because of political and governmental interference in its election process.
No takers for Beckham’s Olympic torch speedboat at auction
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Tue, 12/04/2012 - 13:26.
London, Dec 4 : The speedboat David Beckham used to carry the Olympic torch up the River Thames to the Olympic Park has failed to reach its reserve price at auction.
Beckham’s Olympic torch speedboat on sale
Submitted by Keval Sharma on Sat, 12/01/2012 - 13:59.
London, Dec 01 : The speedboat David Beckham used to carry the Olympic torch up the River Thames to the Olympic Park has been put for sale in Surrey.
Brit Olympic athletes dominate shortlist for BBC ‘Sports Personality of Year’ award
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Tue, 11/27/2012 - 13:30.
London, Nov 27 : English Olympic and Paralympic athletes have dominated the shortlist for the 2012 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
London Olympics opening ceremony wins special arts award
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Tue, 11/27/2012 - 10:57.
London, Nov 27 : The London Olympic Games opening ceremony has won a special award in the annual London Evening Standard theatre awards. Read more »
New study confirms just how well UK organised London 2012 Olympics
Submitted by Keval Sharma on Wed, 11/21/2012 - 08:12.
London, Nov. 21 : A new study conducted by a University of Huddersfield professor confirms just how successfully the 2012 Olympics and Paralympics were organised in the UK. Read more »
London Olympics drew 680,000 overseas visitors
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 07:23.
London, Nov 16 - The latest official data has shown that London Olympics and Paralympic Games attracted 680,000 overseas visitors in the three months to September. Read more »
Georgia to decide on Sochi boycott next week
Submitted by Keval Sharma on Thu, 11/15/2012 - 13:38.
Tbilisi , Nov 15 - The Georgian government is expected next week to ditch any plans made under President Mikhail Saakashvili to boycott the 2014 Sochi Olympics in neighbouring Russia.
`Hottest Olympian` Leryn Franco flaunts bikini body at Miami beach
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 08:28.
London, Nov. 14 : Leryn Franco, who is sometimes referred to as the "hottest Olympian," was seen showing off her incredible body, as she enjoyed a relaxing day soaking up the Florida sunshine on Monday.
Oz Olympics athletes to sign ‘statutory declaration’ of no doping history under new rule proposed by
Submitted by Rajiv Dhoot on Fri, 11/02/2012 - 09:21.
Sydney, Nov 2 : The Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) has proposed a new rule for Australian athletes wanting to compete at the Olympics that they would be required to sign a statutory declaration stating they have no doping history.
Rio de Janeiro, May 24 : Spanish football club Real Madrid has exercised its option of signing Sao Paulo loanee Casemiro on a permanent deal. 
Rio de Janeiro, May 24 : Barcelona have reportedly made a final offer of 23 million euros to sign Brazil international striker Neymar during the European summer transfer window. 
Mumbai, May 24 : A court Friday granted police the custody of Bollywood actor Vindu Dara Singh Randhawa and two others, allegedly involved in the IPL spot-fixing scam, till May 28. 
New Delhi, May 24 : Minister of State for Home Affairs R. P. N. Singh Friday said it would not be right to ban the Indian Premier League (IPL) in view of fresh revelations in the spot fixing scandal, and promised to act tough against guilty. 
Mumbai, May 15 : India's only motorcycle Grand Prix team resumes battle in France this weekend with high hopes of strong results after a top-10 start for the all-new Mahindra Grand Prix machine. 
Dijon-Prenois (France), May 13 : Indian racing driver Sailesh Bolisetti's second weekend of his 2013 Euro Race Car campaign ended on a disappointing note as he finished 18th and 17th in the two races here.