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London 2012: In an alternate medal tally, Grenada is on top
Statistics New Zealand has been posting daily online updates of its "medal strike rate" — the number of gold medals won relative to each country's population. And no China is not leading this one.
London 2012: Iranian giant favourite to win weightlifting gold
When Iranian super heavyweight Behdad Salimikordasiabi squats with 325 kilograms on his shoulders, the other weightlifters in the training hall pause to watch.
Don't want to retire with a bronze, says Isinbayeva
Yelena Isinbayeva lost out on the gold in pole-vault to Jennifer Suhr. She says, "Maybe now I'll think about Rio. Maybe I can get my gold medal there, and then retire."
Gopichand's belief: Want a champion, forget democracy
In order to match the best, Gopichand has adopted the same philosophy of strict regimentation the Chinese, Koreans or the Japanese follow. The results have just started to show.
Intend to keep momentum for a bigger medal: Mary Kom
Mary added that the passage to the Olympics had been tough and demanding because she has to compete at a higher weight level.
Post Olympics, what do swimmers look forward to?
Swimming doesn't have an established worldwide circuit, so the biggest chance its athletes have to be in the spotlight is at the games. Some top competitors feel it's time to capitalize on the window of opportunity Phelps' success and the games created.
Fans give Saina a rousing welcome in Delhi
The 20-year-old showed no signs of a jet lag as she smiled and greeted several cheering fans, who jostled to catch a glimpse of her at the Indira Gandhi International Airport from where she took a connecting flight to her base Hyderabad.
Images: The most picture perfect event at the Olympics
These synchronised swimming teams started their careers with a bit of splish-splash in the pool. Now, they're just amazing dancers in, on and over water.
London 2012: Suhr denies Isinbayeva pole vault hat-trick
American Jennifer Suhr spoiled the script by winning gold in the women's pole vault at the Olympic stadium on Monday and denying Yelena Isinbayeva her third successive title.
After Vijender's knock-out, India looks to Mary Kom for Olympics glory
Vijender Singh crashed out of the middleweight category as he lost to Uzbekistan’s Abbos Atoev in the quarterfinal but Mary Kom continues her Olympics dream run.
Mary Kom ensures India's best ever medal haul
When MC Mary Kom thrashed Maruoa Rahali in London on Monday, she ensured that India would surpass its previous best of three medals (one gold and two bronze) at the Olympics.
London 2012: India's star boxer Vijender crashes out
India's star pugilist Vijender Singh crashed out of the middleweight category as he lost by 13-17 to Uzbekistan's Abbos Atoev in the quarterfinal at the Excel Arena.
If only Shakespeare could have tweeted...
Not even a full five acts of the Bard at his best could do justice to the endless twists and turns of the Games, which enter the home stretch of the final week on Monday.
London Olympics: Vijender's dream ends in defeat
All the live action from London 2012 with a special, detailed focus on India's performances.
Archers did not have strength to withstand media hype
The Archery Association's general secretary Mukherjee said that he has decided to quit his post and also added that a principal cause of the pathetic showing was the tremendous media hype.
Vikas Gowda qualifies for discus throw finals
The top 12 competitors qualify for the finals which are scheduled for Tuesday.
Olympics: Where does Indian hockey go from here?
India coach Nobbs said Indians have to salvage pride in their last group game against Belgium and in the classification matches.
Olympics: Sandhu's exit marks end of India's shooting campaign
Going into the second day of qualification, Manavjit had slim chances as he was 25th out of 34 after the first day of qualifying round.
Narang, Rajput fail to qualify for 50m rifle three positions finals
Narang, Olympic bronze medallist in 10m air rifle, finished 20th with a score of 1,164 while Rajput ended at 26th with 1,161.
Mary Kom beats Rahali, assures India of bronze
In contact sport, both the semifinalists are awarded a bronze medal, and with this win, she will at least add one more medal to India's tally and could even compete for gold if she beats Team GB's Nicola Adams in the semis.
No one is getting 'randy', eating 'biryani' on the trampoline
Although randy is a colloquial English term for the amorously inclined, in trampoline-speak it describes one of the various moves in the set of 10 skills performed consecutively in a routine.
I won't brag about myself, I'm an Army man not PR guy: Vijay Kumar
Medal winner in Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and World Championships, Vijay Kumar said he was taken aback when people, including media, expressed surprise about his podium finish at the Olympics.
How Olympics fans use flags as fashion statements
Patriotism and the Olympic games have long gone together, but gone are the days when one just waved a flag. Now flags are worn.
Badminton: Lin Dan ensures clean sweep for China at Olympics
Badminton great Lin Dan saw something he's never seen before. Tears from his China head coach Li Yongbo. "Boys cry, too," Lin said on Sunday after he became the first man to win two Olympic singles titles.
Biggest win of my life: Murray on Olympic gold
Murray beat Roger Federer for the men's singles tennis gold, gaining a measure of revenge for the Wimbledon final he lost on the same Wimbledon court to the Swiss star a month ago.
How Saina overcame her shortcomings to win an Olympic medal
Badminton pundits and Saina by her own admission, feel that a lot of other players have better technique. And to blunt this advantage that others may have, over the years Saina worked really hard at fitness to outlast and outclass her opponents.
India at Olympics: Sania-Paes out after quarter-final loss
India's tennis campaign at the London Olympic Games met with a disappointing end as Leander Paes and Sania Mirza were knocked out in the mixed doubles quarter-finals.
Olympics: Bolt's persona next only to Muhammad Ali
"You guys were writing me off,’’ Bolt mocked the media after winning the 100 m in 9.63 secs. "I was not ready to lose. Now I want to win the 200m too because I want to become a legend," he added.
How the UK papers saw Bolt and Murray
Murray's gold or Bolt's stupendous feat — check out how the British media played up the two stories.
Olympics: Chinese athletes victims of double standards, says media
The People's Daily said the decision to expel two Chinese shuttlers was made despite ambiguous rules. It also criticised a ruling depriving a Chinese cyclist of a gold in the women's team sprint and unfounded doping allegations made against swimming sensation Ye Shiwen.