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Ramadan poses extra test for Muslim athletes

2012-05-23 09:59:53

When Malaysian cyclist Azizulhasni Awang opted to postpone his Ramadan fast until after the London Games, the decision was all about going for Olympic gold.

Brazil names 4 NBA players to Olympics squad

2012-05-18 15:10:34

Leandro Barbosa and Nene of the National Basketball Association (NBA) were included on Brazil's men's basketball squad for the London Games.

London receives flame in rainy Athens

2012-05-18 09:58:50

The flame for the London Olympics, which will start on July 27 after a 70-day torch relay around Britain, was handed over on Thursday. No pressure to pick Beckham: Coe Li Ning eager to be the last torchbearer Ahmadinejad keen to attend Games

Olympic flame handed over to British hosts

2012-05-18 03:53:54

The Olympic flame for this summer's London Games was handed over to the British hosts in a moving " miraculous" ceremony held at Panathinaikon Stadium in Athens on Thursday.

Chinese boxer makes history with ticket to London

2012-05-17 14:16:14

The 24-year-old Chinese girl Ren Cancan set a milestone for Chinese female boxing with a London Olympic passport.

Olympic Flame at Acropolis on handover eve

2012-05-17 10:38:31

The Olympic Flame for the 2012 London Games was welcomed with great enthusiasm in Athens, as it reached the Acropolis hill on Wednesday, finishing its long trip across Greece on the eve of the handover ceremony.

Blackout drapes will let London athletes sleep in

2012-05-16 17:29:52

If the sun shines on the London Olympics athletes will not have to worry about being woken up early by its rays thanks to blackout curtains installed in every apartment in the Games village.

Race-walkers train for London Games in Beijing

2012-05-16 15:04:52

China's national race-walking team is preparing for the London Games through training in Beijing.

US set for battle to top London medal table

2012-05-16 13:57:10

The United States Olympic Committee's media summit wrapped up on Tuesday with no bold predictions but plenty of expectations as American athletes again look to top the medal table in London.

Torch relay braves rain near Athens

2012-05-16 13:20:47

The Olympic Flame Torch Relay for the 2012 London Games continued its trip across Greece on Tuesday, braving rain, as it nears Athens for the handing over ceremony on Thursday.

Sand queens set to stand and deliver

2012-05-16 08:08:46

Beijing bronze medalists aiming to top the podium this time around in London, Tang Zhe reports.

Phelps hopes he has not left training push

2012-05-14 17:08:59

Michael Phelps said on Sunday he hoped he had not left his push for the London Olympics too late as he tries to improve his times and form with the US Olympic trials coming next month.