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1st September, 2012
As one Pakistani Paralympic athlete bows out, the other sets sight on gold
Naeem Masih failed to qualify in the 1500m race but medal-hope Haider Ali is in contention for the long jump.
Naeem Masih failed to qualify in the 1500m race but medal-hope Haider Ali is in contention for the long jump.
30th August, 2012
Queen Elizabeth II opens ‘inspirational’ Paralympic Games
Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the London Paralympics, at a showpiece ceremony aimed at challenging perceptions about disability.
Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the London Paralympics, at a showpiece ceremony aimed at challenging perceptions about disability.
25th August, 2012
The flame for a different Olympics
The Paralympics will be held in London and are due to open on Aug. 29. – Photos by Agencies…
The Paralympics will be held in London and are due to open on Aug. 29. – Photos by Agencies…
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20th August, 2012
Olympian fast bowlers and dancing horses
With the Olympics, the spirit of sport appears to have at last done what it promised to do – inspire.
With the Olympics, the spirit of sport appears to have at last done what it promised to do – inspire.
15th August, 2012
We can learn from the Olympics, admits Lampard
"I think if we all can take lessons from the Olympics then we will be better for it.”
"I think if we all can take lessons from the Olympics then we will be better for it.”
15th August, 2012
Murray has earned ‘Big Four’ status: Djokovic
'Andy was always part of the top players. For about the last five years he's been in top four.'
'Andy was always part of the top players. For about the last five years he's been in top four.'
14th August, 2012
Olympic flag arrives in Rio
The Olympic flag arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, the Brazilian city that will host the 2016 Summer Games.
The Olympic flag arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Monday, the Brazilian city that will host the 2016 Summer Games.
14th August, 2012
How the national game can be saved
"We have to accept that this is the time for us to learn from other teams instead of insisting that our way is still the best."
"We have to accept that this is the time for us to learn from other teams instead of insisting that our way is still the best."
13th August, 2012
Ostapchuk stripped of Olympic gold for doping
Belarus' Nadezhda Ostapchuk has been stripped of the women's Olympic shot put title after failing a drugs test.
Belarus' Nadezhda Ostapchuk has been stripped of the women's Olympic shot put title after failing a drugs test.
13th August, 2012
‘Britain must seize Olympic feel-good factor’
“So let's be proud today. To be British is to be a winner again.”
“So let's be proud today. To be British is to be a winner again.”
13th August, 2012
‘Unlucky’ India grapples for positives from Games
“It is a proud moment for us as this is our best-ever medal haul,” India's sports minister said.
“It is a proud moment for us as this is our best-ever medal haul,” India's sports minister said.
13th August, 2012
Olympics: Closing ceremony
London bade a flamboyant and madcap farewell to the Olympic Games.
London bade a flamboyant and madcap farewell to the Olympic Games.
13th August, 2012
India’s Kumar eyes Rio after wrestling silver
Kumar said his silver medal was a result of hard practice but the next Olympics will be even better.
Kumar said his silver medal was a result of hard practice but the next Olympics will be even better.
13th August, 2012
Bolt – from the track to the cricket pitch?
Negotiations are under way for Usain Bolt to play in Australia's domestic T20 Big Bash League.
Negotiations are under way for Usain Bolt to play in Australia's domestic T20 Big Bash League.
13th August, 2012
London bids adieu with musical madness
London bade a flamboyant farewell to the Olympic Games with a romp through British pop and fashion.
London bade a flamboyant farewell to the Olympic Games with a romp through British pop and fashion.
13th August, 2012
US top Olympic medal table, crowds flock to close
US topped the sporting world with 46 Olympic gold medals to China's 38 at the end of 16 days of thrilling action.
US topped the sporting world with 46 Olympic gold medals to China's 38 at the end of 16 days of thrilling action.
12th August, 2012
Future opportunities and questions for Bolt
“I would want to say great things,” Bolt said when asked about his plans for Rio.
“I would want to say great things,” Bolt said when asked about his plans for Rio.
12th August, 2012
India hails wrestler Dutt
“Dutt showed true grit in his wonderful comeback.”
“Dutt showed true grit in his wonderful comeback.”
12th August, 2012
New wave surfaces as Phelps signs off
He did not set any world records but Michael Phelps still stole the show.
He did not set any world records but Michael Phelps still stole the show.
12th August, 2012
Olympics: Day 15
Photos from day 15 of the London Olympics.
Photos from day 15 of the London Olympics.
