Chinese flee rain but London weather better
2012-07-18 18:03:24Athletes flooding into Britain for the London Olympics may not now need reinforced umbrellas with drier weather predicted in the buildup to the Games although Factor 50 sun cream is unlikely to be required. Weather providing a challenge: Coe
Games organizers withdraw 500,000 soccer tickets
2012-07-18 17:53:19Half a million tickets for Olympic soccer matches have been withdrawn and stadium capacities reduced due to a lack of take-up, Games organisers said on Tuesday.
China set to remain top guns in London
2012-07-18 17:26:57If the presence of five Olympic champions in their ranks is anything to go by, China's supremacy in pistol and rifle events is unlikely to wane in London.
Seal-cutting master to make for Olympic champions
2012-07-18 16:47:27A Chinese seal cutting master will make seals for each of the Chinese Olympians who finish top of the podium in London.
Weather providing a challenge, says Coe
2012-07-18 16:45:05The wet British summer is proving a challenge for London Olympic organisers with contingency plans that could lead to the rescheduling of the rowing and equestrian events as a last resort.
BWF expects new faces, format at London Olympics
2012-07-18 16:39:53Badminton World Federation (BWF) is expecting new faces to challenge traditional powerhouses and new group stage format to shine at the coming London Olympic Games badminton competition starting in less than two weeks.
Athletes get to stay with old friends
2012-07-18 08:05:33Fifteen from China's delegation are set to stay at St. Mary's in London again
Former champion has faith in young lifters
2012-07-18 08:05:33Former Olympic champion weightlifter Long Qingquan said he has full faith in the young contingent China is sending to the London Olympics, despite its lack of experience.
Losing sleep over bedding arrangements
2012-07-18 08:05:33Australian shooter Russell Mark arrived in Britain an angry man after being told he won't be allowed to sleep with his wife during the London Olympics.
Athletes, visitors flock to London after security row
2012-07-17 18:16:12The first wave of Olympic athletes and visitors began pouring into Britain on Monday as officials played down fears that a packed London would buckle under the pressure of its biggest peacetime security operation.
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46 | 29 | 29 |
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38 | 27 | 22 |
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