UK badminton duo poses big threat to rivals
2012-07-17 18:07:34After taking the world by stealth and storm last year, British badminton pairing Imogen Bankier and Chris Adcock reckon they could have some of their rivals running scared at the London Olympics.
China is sending a young weightlifting squad
2012-07-17 16:49:41Former Olympic champion weightlifter Long Qingquan has full faith in the young contingent China is sending to the London Olympics, despite its lack of experience.
Obama cheers for US Olympic basketball team
2012-07-17 10:59:42US President Barack Obama greets US Olympic women's basketball team after their exhibition game against Brazil in Washington, July 16, 2012.
Liu moves to Germany for training
2012-07-17 10:09:31Chinese hurdler Liu Xiang headed to Germany for his last tune-up before the Olympics.
Much more than raw strength
2012-07-17 07:49:10Grace and speed may not be the first things that come to mind when you think of weightlifting. Outside the sport, few people realize how much swiftness and agility matter, even for the plus-sized super heavyweights as they perform the two Olympic lifts - the snatch and the clean and jerk.
Rowing for gold
2012-07-16 15:40:12The Chinese rowing team takes an oath during the departure ceremony for 2012 London Olympic Games in Dandong, northeast China's Liaoning Province on July 15, 2012. The team has completed a one-month-long pre-season training. The Chinese rowing team will leave for London on July 20.
Argentina's basketball squad includes 8 medal-winners
2012-07-16 13:20:54The Argentinean men's basketball team's coach, Julio Lamas, announced the 12-player list Sunday that will take part in London 2012 Olympic Games, including eight medal winners, local media said.
Somali athletes ready for London Olympics
2012-07-16 11:21:52Following months of strenuous and sometimes dangerous training sessions in Mogadishu, one of the lawless cities in the world, two Somali Olympic hopefuls are now ready to compete in London Games.
No Olympics security threat, UK says
2012-07-16 10:06:22London's Olympic Games is not threatened by a major security contractor's failure to find enough staff, ministers and the head of the city's organising committee said on Sunday, seeking to quell a political storm ahead of athletes' arrival.
BWF expects new faces and new format
2012-07-16 09:58:14Badminton World Federation is expecting new faces to challenge traditional powerhouses and new group stage format to shine at the coming London Games badminton competition.
A last piece of Wimbledon business
2012-07-16 07:54:59Roger Federer has set his sights on crowning his remarkable record at Wimbledon by winning Olympic gold on his favorite grass courts.
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