Off the Court

World leaders and royal families at the Olympics

2012-08-06 14:51:44

World leaders and royal families show their support for the athletes and the OLympic Games in London.

Over 5 m British spectators enjoy Olympics so far

2012-08-06 06:50:15

The London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) confirmed that over 5 million British spectators had passed through its venues so far on Sunday.

Yao supports Ye Shiwen and BWF's decision

2012-08-05 09:51:51

Yao Ming said swimmer Ye Shiwen deserves respect from the Americans and the decision of the Badminton World Federation is a lesson to the Chinese team.

Fok family gives support to Chinese Olympians

2012-08-05 08:10:45

Generations of Foks have given support to Chinese Olympians.

Chinese farmer makes an Olympian trek to Games

2012-08-05 08:01:14

Chinese farmer Chen Guanming is picking up litter on the London streets to support the Games in his own way.

Musicians receive standing ovation in London

2012-08-05 07:50:59

Musicians from China and the UK relish the chance to share a stage - and an Olympic moment.

Families at the London Olympic Games

2012-08-04 15:15:08

During the London Olympics, many atheletes have their family members come to cheer them up.

London transport faces big test as athletics starts

2012-08-03 19:18:56

Olympic spectators crammed into trains and formed long queues at London train stations on Friday on what is expected to be the busiest day for London's creaking transport system as track and field competitions begin at the main Olympic stadium.

Painted faces of Olympic fans

2012-08-03 17:45:56

A series of pictures show painted faces of fans from different countries during the London 2012 Olympic Games.

IOC, FINA and others defend China's teen swimmer

2012-08-03 16:19:51

Olympic organizers and swimming's governing body leapt to the defense of China's world record-breaking teen sensation Ye Shiwen on Tuesday, with the sport's president saying suspicions that she doped were "crazy" and motivated by jealousy and the IOC stressing its confidence in the drug-testing program.

Off track ...

2012-08-03 07:30:49

China's female gymnasts will wear specially made outfits when they compete in the individual gymnastics events on Sunday.

Adidas says Olympic merchandise sales hit $156m

2012-08-02 21:15:50

Adidas has already reached its target for sales of Olympics merchandise in the UK, as fans snap up Team GB T-shirts, soccer kits and the Union flag wristbands as sported by tennis player Andy Murray.