- Boxing federation chief earns IOC board nomination (Reuters)
QUEBEC CITY, May 22 (Reuters) - Amateur boxing chief Wu Ching-Kuo was nominated for a spot on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) executive board in a vote of the Association of Summer Olympic International … More »Boxing federation chief earns IOC board nomination (Reuters)
QUEBEC CITY, May 22 (Reuters) - Amateur boxing chief Wu Ching-Kuo was nominated for a spot on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) executive board in a vote of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) on Tuesday.
- Cities vying for 2020 Games try to avoid IOC axe (Reuters)
QUEBEC CITY, May 22 (Reuters) - The race to host the 2020 Summer Olympics reaches the first hurdle on Wednesday with five cities trying to avoid being dropped from the bidding marathon by the International … More »Cities vying for 2020 Games try to avoid IOC axe (Reuters)
QUEBEC CITY, May 22 (Reuters) - The race to host the 2020 Summer Olympics reaches the first hurdle on Wednesday with five cities trying to avoid being dropped from the bidding marathon by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
- Gay athletes should seek asylum during Games - activist (Reuters)
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Gay and lesbian athletes from dozens of countries that outlaw homosexuality should seek asylum in Britain during the Olympic Games in London to escape persecution or even death … More »Gay athletes should seek asylum during Games - activist (Reuters)
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Gay and lesbian athletes from dozens of countries that outlaw homosexuality should seek asylum in Britain during the Olympic Games in London to escape persecution or even death at home, a prominent human rights activist said on Tuesday.
Zara Phillips to carry Olympic torchThe Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips is to carry the Olympic torch while riding Toytown, the horse that nearly helped her win a spot in Beijing. More »Zara Phillips to carry Olympic torch
The Queen's granddaughter Zara Phillips is to carry the Olympic torch while riding Toytown, the horse that nearly helped her win a spot in Beijing.
- Ukrainian official suspended amid ticket scandal (Reuters)
QUEBEC CITY, May 22 (Reuters) - The Ukraine National Olympic Committee launched an investigation on Tuesday and suspended a top official accused of offering to sell thousands of dollars worth of tickets … More »Ukrainian official suspended amid ticket scandal (Reuters)
QUEBEC CITY, May 22 (Reuters) - The Ukraine National Olympic Committee launched an investigation on Tuesday and suspended a top official accused of offering to sell thousands of dollars worth of tickets for the London Olympics on the black market.
- Britain draw Argentina in men's hockey opener (Reuters)
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Britain's men's hockey team will play their opening match of the London Olympics against Argentina, one of whose players caused a controversy this month with a video filmed in … More »Britain draw Argentina in men's hockey opener (Reuters)
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - Britain's men's hockey team will play their opening match of the London Olympics against Argentina, one of whose players caused a controversy this month with a video filmed in the disputed Falkland islands.
- Ankle injury rules Chong Wei out of Thomas Cup (Reuters)
May 22 (Reuters) - World number one Lee Chong Wei limped off in tears after suffering a serious ankle injury during a Thomas Cup match on Tuesday, leaving his dream of an elusive Olympic gold medal hanging … More »Ankle injury rules Chong Wei out of Thomas Cup (Reuters)
May 22 (Reuters) - World number one Lee Chong Wei limped off in tears after suffering a serious ankle injury during a Thomas Cup match on Tuesday, leaving his dream of an elusive Olympic gold medal hanging in the balance.
- Malaysia pedals hard for elusive Games gold (Reuters)
MELBOURNE, May 22 (Reuters) - Aspiring Malaysian track cyclists have had to contend with infrastructure issues and the national obsession with soccer and badminton but coach John Beasley believes he has … More »Malaysia pedals hard for elusive Games gold (Reuters)
MELBOURNE, May 22 (Reuters) - Aspiring Malaysian track cyclists have had to contend with infrastructure issues and the national obsession with soccer and badminton but coach John Beasley believes he has a team that could deliver the country's first Olympic gold medal.
- Big spenders Shanghai plan Batista swoop (Reuters)
BEIJING, May 22 (Reuters) - Former Argentina coach Sergio Batista is close to signing a contract with big-spending Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua, who are on the lookout to replace sacked manager Jean … More »Big spenders Shanghai plan Batista swoop (Reuters)
BEIJING, May 22 (Reuters) - Former Argentina coach Sergio Batista is close to signing a contract with big-spending Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua, who are on the lookout to replace sacked manager Jean Tigana.
Kosmala on target for 11th GamesAustralia has named its shooting team for the London Paralympics, with Libby Kosmala chosen for her eleventh Games team.The Australian Paralympic Committee announced the six shooters who will compete in … More »Kosmala on target for 11th Games
Australia has named its shooting team for the London Paralympics, with Libby Kosmala chosen for her eleventh Games team.The Australian Paralympic Committee announced the six shooters who will compete in London - Kosmala, Ashley Adams, Jason Maroney, Natalie Smith, Luke Cain and Bradley Mark.Head coach Miro Sipek said he …
- Grappling with gender bias, Geeta heads to London (Reuters)
PATIALA, May 21 (Reuters) - As Geeta Phogat completes her sprint at a sprawling sports campus in Punjab state, one of her coaches nods approvingly at her stopwatch, another rushes to check her pulse, and … More »Grappling with gender bias, Geeta heads to London (Reuters)
PATIALA, May 21 (Reuters) - As Geeta Phogat completes her sprint at a sprawling sports campus in Punjab state, one of her coaches nods approvingly at her stopwatch, another rushes to check her pulse, and a third ushers her toward the gym for a bout of wrestling.
- London ticket grumbles seen as price of success (Reuters)
LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - Complaints over elusive and expensive tickets for the 2012 Olympics are a product of unprecedented demand to see live action from Britons, the man behind the policy said on … More »London ticket grumbles seen as price of success (Reuters)
LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - Complaints over elusive and expensive tickets for the 2012 Olympics are a product of unprecedented demand to see live action from Britons, the man behind the policy said on Monday.
- Flame goes out for first time in 2012 relay (Reuters)
LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - The Olympic flame went out on Monday for the first time during the torch relay around Britain ahead of the London Games because of a "malfunctioning burner", organisers said … More »Flame goes out for first time in 2012 relay (Reuters)
LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - The Olympic flame went out on Monday for the first time during the torch relay around Britain ahead of the London Games because of a "malfunctioning burner", organisers said.
Australia ready for biggest Paralympics yetWith the Paralympics just 100 days away the Australian Paralympic Committee believes its 2012 team is the best prepared group it has ever sent to the event.Australia is set to send 165 athletes and 135 … More »Australia ready for biggest Paralympics yet
With the Paralympics just 100 days away the Australian Paralympic Committee believes its 2012 team is the best prepared group it has ever sent to the event.Australia is set to send 165 athletes and 135 support staff as one of 165 countries competing in London from August 29 to September 9.It will be the biggest Paralympics …
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