Beijing set standards for 2012, says Olympic chief
2011-07-28 00:33:40
Sir Craig Reedie, a senior International Olympic Committee (IOC) member and former British Olympic chief, says London faces a "very high challenge" to meet the standards set by the "magnificent Beijing Games" of 2008.
Bringing the world together - London 2012 One year to go
2011-07-27 18:04:40
Today Ambassador Sebastian Wood, Mr Zuo Zhiyong, Deputy Secretary General of the IOC, and Ms Yang Xiuli, Judo Champion of the 2008 Beijing Olympics met at the Ambassador's residence to unveil the countdown clock with one year to go to the London Olympics.
South Korea to use scandal as catalyst for reform
2011-07-27 17:58:03
South Korean soccer bosses are hoping to use the embarrassment of a match-fixing scandal as an opportunity to reform their professional K-League.
Questions and Answers with Britain's Ambassador to China
2011-07-27 17:11:38
Mr Sebastian Wood, Britain's Ambassador to China, talks with Chinadaily.com.cn through an email interview on his expectation and wishes for the one-year countdown to 2012 London Olympic Games.
FIFA gives last chance to bribes suspects
2011-07-27 16:36:25
FIFA has given Caribbean football leaders a last chance to explain their part in a Trinidad meeting where Mohamed bin Hammam allegedly offered them bribes, or face life bans from football.
FIFA VP Prince Ali calls for AFC election
2011-07-27 16:10:09
FIFA vice president Prince Ali Al Hussein says the Asian Football Confederation should waste no time in electing a new president, despite pleas from Mohamed bin Hammam for members to give him time to appeal his life ban for bribery.
Chinese swimmers expect breakthrough at London Games
2011-07-27 14:39:34
Since the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, Chinese swimmers have claimed obvious improvement and aim to make breakthroughs at the 2012 London Olympic Games.
London opening ceremony will be easier for athletes
2011-07-27 14:36:44
Athletes should decide for themselves whether to attend next year's Olympic opening ceremony and the benefits are likely to far outweigh any disadvantages, London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe said on Tuesday.
Beckham, Rooney to meet in MLS All-Star game
2011-07-27 11:21:42
David Beckham plans to be an ambassador for England at the 2012 London Olympics, preferably as a player for his nation's football team.
US Olympic medalist kills self in Utah
2011-07-27 11:19:20
US Olympic skier Jeret "Speedy" Peterson has committed suicide in Utah, days after his arrest on suspicion of drunken driving, the US Ski and Snowboard Association said on Tuesday.
Lochte outclasses Phelps to win 200m freestyle
2011-07-27 10:04:25
Ryan Lochte overtook Michael Phelps on the final turn of the 200-meter freestyle to win one of the most highly awaited races of the world championships Tuesday, reminding everyone that he's a threat to replace his fellow American as the world's top swimmer.
Zhao Jing crowned 'backstroke queen' at worlds
2011-07-27 09:54:25
China's 20-year-old Zhao Jing stole spotlight at the 14th FINA World Championships on Tuesday as the backstroke talent upset American favourite Natalia Coughlin and delivered a last-gasp victory in the women's 100m backstroke.