Greek Olympic Odyssey

Greek Olympic Odyssey Greece, an ancient land; proud to be described as the cradle of western civilization. At every turn, memories of a glorious past. Two and a half thousand years ago, the eastern M

Trampoline Becomes Olympic Medal Sport

By Julie Goldberg Trampoline becomes an official medal sport next month at the Athens Olympics after being an exhibition, test-only sport four years ago in Sydney. And American trampoline star Jennife

First Palestinian Olympic Swimmer Set to Compete

By David Schickert Raad Aweisat is planning to travel to Athens, Greece, this August and become the first-ever Palestinian swimmer to represent his people at the Olympics. Though he lives in a war-tor

Chinese gymnast Cheng eyes 3rd Olympic appearance

SHANGHAI, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Chinese veteran gymnast Cheng Fei will be bidding for her third Olympic appearance when the national championships, which serves as domestic trials for the London Olympics, gets underway here on Tuesday. Cheng, 24, is the

特奥会的开幕 The Opening of Special Olympic Games

The Special Olympic Games opened last night, as I am a fan of the sports, so I am very interested in the opening. Whats more, I couldnt wait to hear Avril to sing in the opening. Avril is my favorite singer, I liked her since I was very small. Avril

US Women’s Olympic Basketball Team Favored for London

Maya Moore has reason to be confident. In her first season as a professional last year, the 1.83 meter tall forward helped her team, the Minnesota Lynx, win its first WNBA championship. She then joined Ros Casares in Spain, winning both the Spanish t

Chinese national flag hoisted at Olympic Village

LONDON, July 25 (Xinhua) -- In its first official appearance as member of the London Olympic family, the Chinese sports delegation joined several other nations in the traditional welcome and flag-raising ceremony on Wednesday inside the Games Village

Beijing Olympic cycling champion Cooke retires

LONDON, Jan. 14 (Xinhua) -- Britain's cycling Olympic champion Nicole Cooke has announced her retirement from the sport. Cooke, 29, announded her decision on Monday, saying that she was very happy with her career. I have won every race and more that

Liu Xiang arrives in London eyeing second Olympic gold medal

LONDON, July 11 (Xinhua) -- China's high hurdler Liu Xiang arrived here on Wednesday aiming for a second Olympic gold medal after his first win in Athens eight years ago. He will first compete in the IAAF Diamond League London Grand Prix at Crystal P

Low form keeps Beckham out of Olympic team

LONDON, July 2 (Xinhua) -- British sport sensation David Beckham was not given the chance to play for his home team in the upcoming London Olympic Games because of low form. British Olympic football coach Stuart Pearce Monday told reporters at a news

China's Zhang Jike crowned Olympic champion

LONDON, Aug. 2 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Jike leapt over the barriers, ran to the podium, knelt down and kissed the top. That might be the most emotional moment for the newly crowned Olympic champion on Thursday. For the rest of the time, Zhang appeared calm

Chinese swimmer Zhang Lin left out of Olympic squad

BEIJING, June 24 (Xinhua) -- Chinese swimmer Zhang Lin will not take part in the upcoming London Olympic Games, vice president of the China Swimming Association Shang Xiutang confirmed here on Sunday. According to Shang, the swimming squad for the Lo

Colombian president decorates Olympic medal winners

BOGOTA, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos on Wednesday decorated with the Order of Boyaca the eight Colombian athletes who won medals in London 2012 Olympic Games. The Order of Boyaca, the maximum decoration given by the Colo

Zou defends Olympic gold medal in men's boxing

LONDON, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- Defending Olympic champion Zou Shiming of China outscored Kaeo Pongprayoon from Thailand 13-10 to defend his Olympic gold at London Olympics here on Saturday. Zou, who edged the Irish fighter Paddy Barnes in Friday's semif

Panama's Olympic committee plagued by problems

PANAMA CITY, Dec. 11 (Xinhua) -- Panama's Olympic Committee (COP) is in such disarray over its leadership that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has threatened to withdraw its recognition of the organization, media sources said Tuesday. In th

US World Champion Wins Olympic Wrestling Gold

LONDON U.S. world champion freestyle wrestler Jordan Burroughs won the Olympic gold medal in the mens 74-kilogram weight class at the London Games. Burroughs achieved not only what he set out to do, but also what he said he would do - finish on top.

Japan's defending champion Kitajima preps for Olympic glory

LONDON, July 22 (Xinhua) -- Japan's four-time Olympic swimming champion Kosuke Kitajima limbered up for retaining a third straight men's 100m and 200m breaststroke double at London Olympics. The 29-year-old, who took gold in the 100m and 200m breasts

Yearender: Credibility of Olympic Movement tested in 2012

BEIJING, Jan. 1 (Xinhua) -- The credibility of the Olympic Movement was called into question in 2012 again when a string of scandals and controversies hit the Olympics in London. Starting with a ticket sale scandal and ending with a voting violation,

Olympic cycling champion Wiggins injured in car crash

LONDON, Nov. 07 (Xinhua) -- Tour de France champion and Olympic gold medallist Bradley Wiggins was hit by a car while riding near his home, police said on Wendesday. Wiggins was sent to hospital after the accident. The 32-year-old was thrown off his

Olympic opening ceremony will be full of surprises

LONDON, July 26 (Xinhua) -- The best kept secret of the Olympic Games at the moment is what the opening ceremony will be like, but from the details revealed by the Olympic authorities and partially leaked by some of the performers, it looks set to be