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Norfolk urged not to miss out on 2012 London Olympics opport...

Norfolk’s tourism bosses have been urged by the culture secretary not to miss out on the “once-in-a-generation” to put the county on the map which will be created by the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Jeremy Hunt, [...]

Posted On : Jan, 21 2012 | Comments : 0

Marblehead's Flanagan qualifies for 2012 London Olympics by ...

Participating in just her second-ever marathon, the Marblehead native qualified for this summer's Olympic Games in London by winning the U.S. Marathon Trials in Houston Saturday morning. With a blistering time of 2 hours, 25 minute [...]

Posted On : Jan, 16 2012 | Comments : 0

British police say no armed FBI agents allowed at 2012 Londo...

The national security coordinator for the 2012 London Olympics sharply rejected reports that armed FBI agents would be taking part in securing the games, insisting Tuesday that Britain did not need outside help to keep the event safe. [...]

Posted On : Nov, 23 2011 | Comments : 0

2012 London Olympics Streaking To Carry £20K Fine!

The 2012 Olympics to be held in London have decided to impose a fine of £20,000 on anyone who decides streaking at the event is a good way to 'run' an advertisement. Body painting and streaking at public events to get attent [...]

Posted On : Oct, 17 2011 | Comments : 0

IT center opened for 2012 London Olympics

Organizers have opened London 2012's Technology Operations center, a hub that will deliver the results from all the Olympic and Paralympic competitions to the world's media next summer. About 450 business technologists will work o [...]

Posted On : Oct, 10 2011 | Comments : 0

Millions plan to escape abroad during the 2012 London Olympi...

Overseas holiday home owners could benefit from the London 2012 Olympics as millions of UK holidaymakers are already making plans to get away from the hype surrounding the Games during next July and August. With only a year until the o [...]

Posted On : Aug, 02 2011 | Comments : 0

Travel guide to the 2012 London Olympics

SPORT and travel can be a match made in heaven. I’ve been fortunate enough to be in France, Germany and South Africa for FIFA World Cups, Vancouver during a Hockey World Championships and Los Angeles for a Superbowl. And Austra [...]

Posted On : Jun, 22 2011 | Comments : 0

NBBF plans big for 2012 London Olympics

THE Nigeria Basketball Federation(NBBF) has expressed hope and aspiration that will enable the basketball male national team, D Tigers be at the London 2012 Olympics. Speaking with the Tribunesports in Lagos on Saturday the NBBF presid [...]

Posted On : May, 16 2011 | Comments : 0

UK athletes to miss out 2012 London Olympics' opening ceremo...

Britain's track athletes will not participate in the opening ceremony of next year's London Olympics. Spectators paying up to 2,012 pounds will be denied the chance of seeing athletes like of Paula Radcliffe, Jessica Ennis and Ph [...]

Posted On : Mar, 11 2011 | Comments : 0

Brazil thrashes Uruguay 6-0 to claim final berth at 2012 Lon...

Brazil hammered Uruguay 6-0 on Saturday in the closing match of South American qualfiying for the Under-20 World Cup. Three goals from Lucas, two from Neymar and another from Danilo completed the rout. The victory earned Brazil a be [...]

Posted On : Feb, 13 2011 | Comments : 0

2012 London Olympics: Landmark deal for war on drugs

World Anti-Doping Agency director general David Howman warned athletes and drug traffickers preparing for the London Olympics that “it’s game on” following the new deal to share information between the customs and immig [...]

Posted On : Feb, 12 2011 | Comments : 0

2012 London Olympics tickets to be on sale from March 15

Tickets for the 2012 London Olympic Games will go on sale from March 15, organizers have announced. According to the BBC, sports fans will have six weeks to decide which event they want to attend before making a final submission. There a [...]

Posted On : Jan, 17 2011 | Comments : 0

Kieren Perkins says Ian Thorpe could be a hit at 2012 London...

The 28-year-old called time on a career that included five Olympic gold medals, 13 world records and 11 world championship golds in 2006. But his manager Dave Flaskas said Thorpe was enjoying his swimming again, although he was more inte [...]

Posted On : Jan, 09 2011 | Comments : 0

Will throw up a tough challenge in 2012 London Olympics: Sus...

World wrestling champion Sushil Kumar has said that he will throw up a tough challenge in 2012 London Olympics. Sushil (27), who got engaged to Savi, daughter of his coach Satpal Singh on November 8, said that he was eyeing the London Ol [...]