Coach's main goal for team is Olympic gold

2012-04-27 14:24:02

Liu Guoliang, head coach of China's men's national table tennis team, told the media that the main goal at the London Olympics was to get gold medals, April 26, 2012.

Atlanta defeats Dallas in 1st round of playoffs

2012-04-27 13:31:04

In Atlanta, the hosts clinched home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs by beating defending champ Dallas.

British athletes to test out Olympic track

2012-04-27 10:53:18

London's Olympic Stadium will open to the public next week with several British medal hopefuls.

Program announced for London Cultural Olympiad

2012-04-27 10:38:22

Program for the London 2012 Festival to celebrate the Olympic and Paralympic Games was announced on Thursday.

Britain unveils Olympics culture program

2012-04-27 10:34:44

The final line-up for the London 2012 festival was announced on Thursday, with around 12,000 events happening across Britain in a major cultural celebration organised to coincide with the summer Olympic Games.

Bolt may be foiled by London weather

2012-04-27 09:50:51

Britain's cool, damp weather is likely to cost triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt the opportunity to break his 100 metres world record at the London Olympics, his coach said on Thursday.

London Olympics' green efforts evident

2012-04-27 09:39:40

London Olympics' green efforts were showed to UN officials and journalists on Thursday, which was commented as "already evident" by Achim Steiner, Executive Director of UN Environment Programme (UNEP).

Crime, disorder are main Olympic risks

2012-04-26 11:31:54

Crime and disorder similar to Britain's 2011 summer riots are the most likely serious threats to the London Olympics.

Bayern join Chelsea in Champions League final

2012-04-26 06:42:34

Bayern Munich ended Real Madrid's bid for a 10th European crown when they eliminated the Spaniards 3-1 on penalties.

Chelsea dump out holders Barca to reach final

2012-04-25 10:17:32

An heroic Chelsea survived the dismissal of captain John Terry to eliminate holders Barcelona 3-2.

Students create largest human London 2012 Logo

2012-04-25 10:04:19

A giant human London Olympic logo covering 1,800 square meters was created by 2,012 school children at Collingwood College.

Indonesia to secure 3 golds in London Olympics

2012-04-25 09:16:41

A senior Indonesian official said that the country is confident to secure three gold medals in the upcoming 2012 London Olympics.