London enters final countdown with a splash
2011-07-28 09:50:28
London began the final year countdown to the 2012 Olympics with a splash of water and a flash of gold on Wednesday as IOC president Jacques Rogge formally invited the world and its athletes to the Games next July.
London 2012 unveils Olympic medals
2011-07-28 04:05:25
The London Olympic medals were unveiled on Wednesday while the city was celebrating the mark of one year to go until the opening ceremony of the 2012 Games.
FIFA gives last chance to bribes suspects
2011-07-27 16:36:25
FIFA has given Caribbean football leaders a last chance to explain their part in a Trinidad meeting where Mohamed bin Hammam allegedly offered them bribes, or face life bans from football.
FIFA VP Prince Ali calls for AFC election
2011-07-27 16:10:09
FIFA vice president Prince Ali Al Hussein says the Asian Football Confederation should waste no time in electing a new president, despite pleas from Mohamed bin Hammam for members to give him time to appeal his life ban for bribery.
London opening ceremony will be easier for athletes
2011-07-27 14:36:44
Athletes should decide for themselves whether to attend next year's Olympic opening ceremony and the benefits are likely to far outweigh any disadvantages, London 2012 chairman Sebastian Coe said on Tuesday.
Top three the goal for China
2011-07-27 08:16:55
After dominating the 2008 Beijing Olympics with 51 gold medals in front of a raucous home crowd, China has introduced innovative training programs so it can continue that momentum at next year's London Olympic Games.
Zhao Jing crowned 'backstroke queen' at worlds
2011-07-27 09:54:25
China's 20-year-old Zhao Jing stole spotlight at the 14th FINA World Championships on Tuesday as the backstroke talent upset American favourite Natalia Coughlin and delivered a last-gasp victory in the women's 100m backstroke.
Li Ning donates to the IOC Olympic Museum
2011-07-27 08:16:55
A special ceremony to celebrate a donation by Li Ning Co Ltd to the IOC Olympic Museum was held on Tuesday in Lausanne, Switzerland, and marked the first time a Chinese sports goods company had made a contribution to the museum.
Britain's top paddler looks to China
2011-07-27 08:16:55
LONDON - 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.
Lochte outclasses Phelps
2011-07-27 10:04:25
Ryan Lochte overtook Michael Phelps on the final turn of the 200-meter freestyle to win one of the most highly awaited races of the world championships.
Miyazato beats Lewis by 2 shots at Evian Masters
2011-07-25 17:03:48
Ai Miyazato clinched her first title of the year at the Evian Masters on Sunday and pledged to share her prize money with the people still suffering in the aftermath of the disasters back home in Japan.
Shenzhen well prepared for Universiade
2011-07-25 17:06:55
Over 7,500 athletes and 3,500 accompanying officials from 147 countries and regions had registered for the 26th Shenzhen Universiade as of July 21, and planning for the sporting event was in its final stages.
