Off the Court

China, UK each had golden openers

2012-07-29 10:07:59

Wang Chaoge, co-director of the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, had mixed expectations about the kick-off for the 2012 Olympic Games before Friday night.

Get real, we are all involved

2012-07-29 08:25:06

The revelation that Team USA's Olympic ceremony uniforms were made in China - although designed by "all-American" brand - ignited a political firestorm Stateside.

Athletes can keep pants on

2012-07-28 10:31:39

Danish soccer player Nicklas Bendtner's ambush marketing stunt will not lead to a series of checks on athletes' underwear during London 2012.

Things are hard - beds, especially

2012-07-27 23:51:02

Everything is just right, except for the size of the beds. Accommodating about 16,000 people is clearly a huge project, and there's no way to make everybody happy.

Stars make themselves at home

2012-07-27 23:51:02

Athletes find a comfortable village replete with food, facilities and lots of famous people

British royal family welcomes Olympic Games

2012-07-26 17:29:18

The British royal family has been fully engaged in the London 2012 Olympic Games as bidders, planners, spectators and even the players.

When dress does lead to success

2012-07-26 08:01:39

Sportswear makers try to cash in on Olympic publicity with high-tech gear.

IOC commemorates 1972 Munich victims

2012-07-25 11:46:21

International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge paid tribute to the 11 Israeli team members who were killed at the 1972 Munich Games at a ceremony in London on Monday.

Same city to host Olympics and Paralympics until 2020

2012-07-25 10:06:21

An agreement has been signed to ensure that the Paralympic Games will be held in the same city as the Olympic Games through until 2020.

Extra troops called in to help with security

2012-07-25 09:47:41

The British government this Tuesday made the decision to call in an extra 1,200 troops to help with security at the Olympic Games.

Oil painting bring new colors to London

2012-07-25 09:26:07

Beijing Guozijian Oil Painting Art Museum started its 2012 Chinese Oil Painting Art Exhibition in London on Tuesday.

Flaming odds go long on London mayor's hair cut

2012-07-24 17:50:27

A snip of the scissors has lengthened the betting odds on shaggy haired London Mayor Boris Johnson setting his platinum locks alight with the Olympic torch.