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Top 10 Controversies That Marred London Olympics 2012 [PHOTOS]

The just concluded London Olympics 2012 was no doubt a big success with over 20 world records being broken in various disciplines but it has its own share of controversies. Some won medals but some were left in tears. As the games came to an end, we bring you the top controversies that threatened to marr the Olympics.

Aug 14, 2012

NEC Announces ₹4 Million Cash Award for Mary Kom

North Eastern Council (NEC) on Monday announced ₹4 million cash award to MC Mary Kom for winning a bronze medal for the country at the just concluded London Olympics 2012.

Aug 14, 2012

World Record Breakers at London Olympics 2012 [PHOTOS]

London Olympics 2012 was a big success with as many as 26 world records being broken in various events. Here is the list and photos of world record breakers at the Olympics that ended on Sunday.

Aug 13, 2012

London Olympics 2012: Round-Up of Indian Achievers Who Created History [PHOTOS]

The 2012 London Olympics Games formally came to an end on Sunday, with a grand closing ceremony while assuring to return four years later with the same enthusiasm.

Aug 13, 2012

Highlights of London Olympics Closing Ceremony in Pictures: A Night to Remember

London Olympics 2012 ended on a high note on Sunday night with beautiful showcase of British art, music and fashion, making it a night to remember for the 80,000 strong audience and millions of viewers across the world. Here are the highlights of London Olympics closing ceremony in pictures.

Aug 13, 2012

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Sushil Kumar Brings Home Silver, Gold Goes For Japan

India's Wrestler Sushil Kumar lost the finals of men's 66kg freestyle wrestling bout to Japan's Tatsuhiro Yonemitsu and settled for a silver finish on Sunday at the 2012 London Olympics.

Aug 12, 2012

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Sushil Beats Tanatarov to Enter Final, Assures Gold or Silver for India

India's best bet at 2012 London Olympics Sushil Kumar, assured a gold or silver medal for the country after taking down Kazakhstan's Akzhurek Tanatarov in men's 66kg freestyle wrestling semifinals on Sunday.

Aug 12, 2012

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Olympic Medal for Yogeshwar a Dream, but for Sushil it's a Record

International wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt raised India's hopes at the London Olympics by adding a bronze to the nation's medal count on Saturday evening.

Aug 12, 2012

Yogeshwar Dutt Beats Ri Jong Myong to Win India's 5th Medal [PHOTOS]

India's wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt won bronze medal in the men's freestyle wrestling 60kg category at the London Olympics on Saturday, adding the country's medal tally to five.

Aug 12, 2012

Stunning Pictures of Glamorous Girls in Synchronised Swimming Team Event; Russia Win Gold

Glamorous girls in colourful suits stole the limelight at the London Olympics the last few days, performing stunning moves in the waters as if it's dancing floor. Check out stunning pictures of glamorous girls in synchronised swimming team event.

Aug 11, 2012

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London Olympics 2012: USA Stays Ahead of China in Medal Tally

Long-time political adversaries China and USA are embroiled in an all-out medal battle at the 2012 London Olympics, with the latter leading in the medal tally after failing to top the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Aug 10, 2012

Most Glamorous Fans at London Olympics; Duchess of Cambridge Leads from the Front [PHOTOS]

Olympics would have been dull and dry if not for the energetic supporters and fans from across the globe who throng the stadiums to cheer for their countrymen and their favourite athletes. Here we give you the most glamorous fans at the ongoing London Olympics.

Aug 9, 2012

Spain Beat France in a Bad-tempered Game; Referees Avert Brawl [PHOTOS]

Spain entered the Olympic men's basketball semi final on Wednesday night by beating France 66-59 in a bad-tempered game that almost broke into an ugly brawl between the teams with referees intervening to avert fight.

Aug 9, 2012

Devendro Singh Goes down Fighting; India's Medal Hope in Boxing Ends

Day 10 of the London Olympics was a forgettable day for India with medal hopeful Devendro Singh losing to Paddy Barnes of Ireland in the quarter final bout on Wednesday night, just a few hours after five-time world champion MC Mary Kom settled for bronze.

Aug 9, 2012

Women's 200m Final Set to Begin; Will Campbell-Brown Defend Her Olympic Title?

Women's 200m Final is all set to begin at the London Olympic Stadium with Veronica Campbell-Brown of Jamaica hitting the track to defend her 200 metre title.

Aug 9, 2012