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Boxer Vijender Singh's Olympic Dream Ends

India's star boxer Vijender Singh, who got first Olympic medal for the country in boxing four years ago, was knocked out of London Olympics in a tight quarterfinal match on Monday night to the much dismay of his fans back home.

Aug 7, 2012

Gunman Shoot Worshippers at Wisconsin Sikh Temple; At Least 7 People Killed

At least one gunman opened fire at worshippers at a Sikh temple in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, killing at least seven persons and injuring several others on Sunday morning.

Aug 6, 2012

Saina Nehwal Wins Bronze; Devendro Singh Enters Quarter Final [PHOTOS]

Saina Nehwal won bronze in badminton women's singles at the 2012 London Olympics on Saturday after her Chinese opponent Wang Xin retired from the game following a knee injury. In another event, Laishram Devendro Singh from Manipur stormed into the quarterfinals by beating Serdamba Purevdorj of Mongolia.

Aug 4, 2012

Vikas Krishan's Olympic Dream Ends after AIBA Overturned Result

Vikas Krishan's joy was short-lived as the International Boxing Association (AIBA) overturned the result of his pre-quarterfinal bout, just five hours after he had won against America's Errol Spence on Friday night.

Aug 4, 2012

Egyptian Weightlifter Hospitalized After 332lbs Bar Hit Her Chest at 2012 London Olympics [PHOTOS]

A female Egyptian weightlifter Khalil Mahmoud K Abir Abdelrahman was rushed to hospital on Friday after a weight bar of 151kilogram fell on her pinning her to ground during a lift in the 75 kilogram event at the London Olympics 2012. The 20-year-old fails to complete her lift during the Women's 75 kg Weightlifting Final at Olympics.

Aug 4, 2012

Vijay Kumar Wins Silver in Rapid Fire Pistol at Olympics; Winning Moment Photos

Vijay Kumar won silver for India in his first outing in Olympics on Friday, adding the country's medal tally at the ongoing London Olympics to two. The 26-year-old army serviceman from Himachal Pradesh hit the target 30 times out of 40 attempts in the men's 25 metre rapid fire pistol to clinch the Silver medal.

Aug 3, 2012

Saina Nehwal Loses in Semis, To Play Li Xuerui for Bronze [PHOTOS]

India's Saina Nehwal lost to world champion Wang Yihan of China in the semifinals on Friday evening, ensuring an all-Chinese contest in the badminton women's singles final at the London Olympics. She will play against Li Xuerui of China for the bronze on Friday evening

Aug 3, 2012

Badminton Blues: India Lodges Protest against Japan Badminton Team Alleging Farce Play [PHOTOS]

India's badminton team has lodged a protest against the Japan team for "wanting to lose" a women's Olympic doubles match against Taiwanese opponents after India's pair failed to qualify for the knockout rounds, India's coach said on Wednesday.

Aug 1, 2012

2012 London Olympics: Free Android Apps to Stay Connected with the Games

If you've been meddling between your daily tasks and watching TV to keep up with the latest developments of the 2012 London Olympics, you can opt for smarter ways to stay connected with the ongoing mega sports event.

Jul 30, 2012

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London Olympics 2012: New Zealand Brushes Aside Australia in Hockey Opener

New Zealand's Cathryn Finlayson's quick goal in the opening Group B match at the London Olympics broke the team's jinx of not winning a match against the Australian hockey team for the first time in the history of the Olympics.

Jul 29, 2012

London Olympics 2012: No Athletes Immune to Doping Tests

A special team of anti-doping scientists will be working round the clock in testing over 60,000 urine and blood samples of all participants of the London Olympics 2012 event.

Jul 29, 2012

Danny Boyle Gives A Wild Touch To London Olympics Opening Ceremony

Oscar winning Hollywood director Danny Boyle directed a show at the opening ceremony of much-awaited sports extravaganza the London Olympics 2012, which was created to welcome the finniest athletes from different parts of the world in a very British way.

Jul 28, 2012