London Olympics 2012: 70,000 condoms already used in Olympic village

Last Updated: Thursday, August 9, 2012, 12:40

70,000 condoms have been used so far in the behind the scenes romps at the 2012 Games, as randy athletes celebrate their success with sex marathons.

London 2012: Seven Cameroon athletes go ‘missing’ from Olympics

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 8, 2012, 12:02

Several athletes from Cameroon, west Central Africa, have fled the London 2012 Games sparking fears they may be in the process of claiming asylum, team officials have admitted.

James Bond clip to open London 2012 games ceremony

Last Updated: Sunday, April 1, 2012, 12:28

Daniel Craig, who stars in latest Bond flick ‘Skyfall’, will be seen in a video clip opening the 2012 Olympic Games ceremony, after a personal invitation by The Queen.

Sports Ministry approves foreign training for nine athletes

Last Updated: Thursday, January 12, 2012, 19:24

The likes of Vikas Gowda, Krishna Poonia along with seven others who have either qualified for the London Olympics or are likely to qualify and their respective coaches will be given foreign training, the Steering Committee on Athletics for the 2012 Games announced.

London 2012 meeting ticket targets

Last Updated: Thursday, December 15, 2011, 08:41

London Olympic organisers have raised 527 million pounds from ticket sales so far and are on course to meet their targets, LOCOG chief executive Paul Deighton said.

Government wants Games to boost image after riots

Last Updated: Thursday, September 22, 2011, 10:06

The government aims to dispel the negative images beamed around the globe during last month`s riots by launching a business and tourist promotion centred around the 2012 London Olympics, a minister said.

Probe clears 2012 stadium bid procedure

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 23, 2011, 10:15

English football club West Ham United cleared another hurdle in their bid to move into London`s Olympic stadium after 2012 Games when an independent investigation said the procedure surrounding the bid had not been compromised.

West Ham seen winning 2012 stadium battle

Last Updated: Friday, February 11, 2011, 08:37

West Ham United were expected to defeat Tottenham to inherit Olympic stadium after 2012 Games.

Another shooter qualifies for London Olympics

Last Updated: Monday, August 2, 2010, 17:04

Hariom Singh became the second Indian shooter to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics after finishing sixth in the 50m rifle prone event at the ISSF World Championships in Munich, Germany.