Britain's top paddler looks to China
2011-07-27 08:16:55
In a wide room scattered with ping-pong balls, Paul Drinkhall, Britain's No 1 Olympic table tennis hope, is preparing for his finest moment in a game that has been traditionally dominated by Chinese players.
Chinese eventing rider excited about London
2011-07-27 08:16:55
"The Beijing Olympics was my home Olympics; it was a once-in-a-lifetime occasion," 21-year-old Chinese equestrian Alex Hua Tian said. "The London Olympics will be almost as exciting for me because it's the sport's home Olympics."
'Veteran' Zhao ekes out narrow victory in the 100m backstroke
2011-07-27 08:16:55
At the age of 20, China's Zhao Jing can be called a swimming veteran as she is competing at her fourth World Championships here.
Daley looks to shine at his home Olympic Games
2011-07-27 08:16:55
After being dethroned at the Shanghai FINA World Championships, young British diving star Thomas Daley has set his sights on preparing for the 2012 Olympic Games on home soil.
London 2012 – One year to go
2011-07-27 00:18:42
London invites the world to the Olympics that begin in 365 days.
Athletes feel the pressure ahead of home Olympics
2011-07-26 20:25:37
As construction crews wrap up their work in London's Olympic Park, the pressure to deliver in those new venues is shifting to Britain's athletes ahead of the 2012 Games.
London Olympics helping 12M youngsters globally
2011-07-26 20:24:33
Far from London, the 2012 Olympics are helping to transform and save lives.
Cielo seals title 4 days after doping ruling
2011-07-26 15:47:50
Cesar Cielo said a day ago that his doping ordeal was behind him. On Monday, the emotions of the past month came back in full force when the Brazilian won the 50-meter butterfly at the world championships.
IOC confident in 2012 security after Norway attack
2011-07-26 14:58:48
IOC President Jacques Rogge is confident that police intelligence work will help avert any attack on the London Olympics similar to the bombing and shooting massacre in Norway.
Phelps goes for 1st individual gold at worlds
2011-07-26 12:12:57
Michael Phelps is going after Germany's Paul Biedermann, and this time he's got help.
Stamps mark one-year countdown to London Olympics
2011-07-26 11:29:58
A set of 10 stamps marking the one-year countdown to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games was unveiled by Britain's Royal Mail on Friday.
Yao honored as model of youth
2011-07-26 09:24:24
Yao Ming retired from the Chinese national basketball team Monday at an unprecedented farewell ceremony held by the Chinese sports governing body, and was highly praised by State Councilor Liu Yandong.