Farra will be one of a four-strong Palestinian team eligible to compete in the Olympics under rules that exempt developing nations from qualifying.

Hospitality packages are a new venture for the Olympics, giving smaller businesses and people with extra money a different experience of the event.

After reports of US security fears at the 2012 London Olympics, the UK has said it might deploy surface-to-air missiles to ensure safety at the Games.

After finishing eighth at the World Championships 400m, Oscar Pistorius admits he has a lot of work to do before next year’s London Olympic Games.

Michael Phelps set new standards in Olympic swimming with his eight gold medals in Beijing, and now faces the tricky task of re-setting his goals.

The famed Blade Runner who dreams of qualifying for next year’s London Olympics, brings his quest to Saturday’s Diamond League meet in New York.

Female Afghan boxers hoping to make it to the London 2012 Olympics are practising their jabs in a gym where the Taliban publicly executed women.

Tickets for the 2012 London Olympics went on sale on Tuesday with organisers promising the website would not crash under the expected huge demand.

Five-time Olympic freestyle champion Ian Thorpe announced his return to swimming for the 2012 London games on Wednesday.

South Africa’s medal return at the recent World Swimming and Athletics Championships are proof the country is on the right road to the next Olympics.