Rio 2016 organisers vow to keep Havelange stadium name
LONDON, England ● The Joao Havelange stadium will not be renamed for the Rio 2016 Olympics despite...
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Day 4: All eyes will be on struggling Michael Phelps
LONDON, England ● Michael Phelps is still awaiting his first gold medal of London 2012 but if...
Olympic cauldron extinguished, relocated
LONDON, England ● The cauldron has been extinguished while it is relocated to another part of the...
Day 2: More drama waiting in the pool
LONDON, England ● As Day 2 begins at London 2012, much of the focus will again be on the...
Women’s fencer Zagunis named as U.S. flag-bearer
LONDON, England ● Two-time Olympic champion fencer Mariel Zagunis was selected on Wednesday as the flag-bearer to...
Nadal to carry Spanish flag at opening ceremony
MADRID, Spain ● Gold medallist Rafael Nadal will carry the Spain flag at the opening ceremony for the London...
Glasgow unveils Youth Olympics bid
GLASGOW, Scotland ● Glasgow is aiming to build a sporting legacy from the Commonwealth Games by bidding to...
Replay WC 2011 opens women’s handball tournament
LONDON, England ● The London 2012 Olympic Handball competition schedule has been confirmed, revealing when teams will...
Submit your video and win a trip to London 2012
LONDON, England ● The International Olympic Committee (IOC) ‘Show Your Best’ campaign is offering the chance to win...
Danny Boyle brings live animals into Openings Show
LONDON, England ● With 45 days to go to the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic...