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2012 Olympic Games

Lochte, Phelps safely into Olympic semifinal trials
Article
/ 27 June 2012

Lochte, Phelps safely into Olympic semifinal trials

Ryan Lochte and Michael Phelps answered the bell for round two of their Olympic bout, both reaching the 200m freestyle semifinals at swimming trials.

By Rebecca Bryan
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Article
/ 28 April 2012

SA hockey team beat the Czechs in Olympic qualifier

The South African men’s hockey team chalked up their second win of the Olympic Qualifier Tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan on Saturday.

By Staff Reporter
SA’s athletes tussle for Olympic spots
Article
/ 12 April 2012

SA’s athletes tussle for Olympic spots

South Africa’s athletes will be gunning for places in the country’s Olympic team when they meet at the Senior Athletics Championships at the weekend.

By Ockert De Villiers
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Article
/ 8 April 2012

Kalmer gears up for Olympic marathon

Olympic athlete Rene Kalmer welcomed the cold and wet weather at the Two Oceans Marathon, saying it may be similar conditions to those in London.

By Wesley Botton
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Article
/ 21 March 2012

No SA tennis team for Olympics

South Africa will not be represented in the Olympic Games tennis tournament in London this year, leaving Natalie Grandin’s hopes dashed.

By Staff Reporter
Afghan woman fights out of the box
Article
/ 19 March 2012

Afghan woman fights out of the box

Sadaf Rahimi has gone against tradition and is the only female member of Afghanistan’s national Olympic team. She is a boxer.

By Emine Saner
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Article
/ 16 February 2012

Sascoc: Lack of sponsorship due to poor results

Sascoc president Gideon Sam says SA’s poor 2008 Beijing Olympic performance is to blame for the a lack of sponsorships ahead of the London Games.

By Ockert De Villiers
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Article
/ 13 February 2012

Banyana focus on strength for Olympics

Brazilian physical trainer Francesco Gonzales is confident Banyana Banyana will increase their strength in the build-up to the London Olympic Games.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 17 January 2012

Organising committee to buy back unwanted Olympic tickets

The London organising committee has pledged to buy back unwanted tickets for this year’s Olympic Games, but will only resell them in April.

By Staff Reporter
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/ 26 December 2011

Olympics 2012 offers a chance at upliftment

The delight that greeted the Games in London seems far away. But in July, with our heroes, the nation will feel hope again.

By Jackie Ashley
India’s Olympic Chief: government holds boycott power
Article
/ 16 December 2011

India’s Olympic Chief: government holds boycott power

India’s Olympic Chief has said that any decision to boycott the 2012 London Games over Dow Chemical’s sponsorship of the Games rested with government.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 8 December 2011

London’s tough Olympic budget challenges

London Olympic organisers are facing significant budgetary challenges in the run-up to next year’s Games, with bills almost doubling.

By Alan Baldwin
Blade runner earns support of world great
Article
/ 8 December 2011

Blade runner earns support of world great

World great Michael Johnson has thrown his weight behind double-amputee Oscar Pistorius to run in able-bodied races at next year’s London Games.

By Tristan Holme
UK runs risk of exceeding Olympic budget
Article
/ 6 December 2011

UK runs risk of exceeding Olympic budget

Britain’s spending watchdogs warned Olympic organisers of the risk of exceeding their £9.3-billion budget and have little room for unforeseen costs.

By Danica Kirka
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Article
/ 11 November 2011

London, Doha go head-to-head for 2017 athletics

London or Doha will be named 2017 world athletics championships hosts by the International Association of Athletics Federations on Friday.

By Justin Palmer
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Article
/ 11 August 2011

Olympics chairperson stays mum on London riots

The Olympic-sized black eye given to the city of London during four days of rioting and looting is finally starting to heal.

By Chris Lehourites
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Article
/ 9 August 2011

London violence raises 2012 Olympic concerns

Less than a year before London hosts the 2012 Games, scenes of rioting and looting have raised concerns about security and policing for the event.

By Stephen Wilson
Britain burns: Riots spread to other cities
Article
/ 9 August 2011

Britain burns: Riots spread to other cities

A chaotic wave of violence and looting raged across London and spread to three other major British cities on Tuesday.

By David Stringer
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Article
/ 2 August 2011

Long road to London for SA swimmers

There is plenty of work to be done if South African swimmers hope to step on the podium at next year’s London Olympics.

By Wesley Botton
London marks 366 days to 2012 Olympics
Article
/ 28 July 2011

London marks 366 days to 2012 Olympics

London celebrated the one-year countdown to the Summer Games with the first dive into the new Olympic pool and a presentation of the medals.

By Stephen Wilson
One-year countdown to Olympic Games
Article
/ 27 July 2011

One-year countdown to Olympic Games

With one year to go until the opening ceremony of the 2012 Games, London organisers completed the last of the Olympic Park’s permanent venues.

By Rob Harris
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Article
/ 4 July 2011

London Olympics sell 3.5-million tickets

More than 3.5-million tickets have already been sold ahead of next year’s London Olympics — selling out 23 out of the 25 sports.

By Staff Reporter
Libya gets tickets for 2012 Olympics
Article
/ 15 June 2011

Libya gets tickets for 2012 Olympics

Organisers of the London 2012 Olympic Games have allocated Libya "a few hundred tickets" for the event.

By Staff Reporter
Mbalula still keen on Olympic bid
Article
/ 14 June 2011

Mbalula still keen on Olympic bid

Minister of Sport Fikile Mbalula said on Tuesday he still wants the country to bid for the 2020 Olympic Games.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 27 April 2011

Olympics ticket deadline extended after site crash

The deadline to apply for tickets for London’s 2012 Olympic Games was extended by an hour after the official website crashed due to high demand.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 19 April 2011

British Olympic body resolves 2012 cash dispute

The messy financial dispute between the British Olympic Association and organisers of the London 2012 Games has been resolved.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 29 March 2011

Work on London’s Olympic Stadium completed

The last piece of turf was laid on Tuesday at the Olympic Stadium, symbolising the completion of building work on the 80 000-seat flagship venue.

By Staff Reporter

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