London 2012

Editor's Desk: We take pride in boasting of India’s best-ever show at the Olympics, as the country has won 6 medals for the first time. Well, we agree, but disagree with the figures, which can hardly make us smile. We, a nation of 1.2…

TNI Bureau: Olympic silver medalist Vijay Kumar was promoted to Subedar Major in the Indian Army. He is currently serving as a Subedar with the 16 Dogra Regiment. The athlete had expressed his displeasure after winning a medal in…

TNI Bureau: The 2012 London Olympics came to an end on a high note. USA topped the medal tally with 46 gold, 29 silver and 29 bronze medals. China failed to repeat the magic of Beijing 2008 and finishes second with 38 gold, 27 silver and 22…

TNI  Bureau: Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar created history on Sunday becoming India’s best-ever individual Olympian, who was the last hope for the country to get Gold in the London Olympics by entering the finals of the 66kg freestyle class.…

TNI Bureau: India remained win-less even after playing all five matches in the Group for the first time in the history of Olympic Games. With the fifth straight loss, India will now play for the 11th-12th position and heading for their…

TNI Bureau: After a series of disappointments in various sports yesterday, India had some reasons to cheer in Boxing. The Indian Boxers Devendro Singh and Manoj Kumar brought cheer to the Indian camp with spectacular victories. In Lawn…

TNI Bureau: 2010 FIFA World Cup champions and Euro 2012 title holder Spain crashed out of the 2012 London Olympics Football event with two straight defeats against Japan and Honduras. Spain had lost to Japan 1-0 in the first match. Their…

TNI Bureau: Shooter Gagan Narang finally ended India's medal drought at the 2012 London Olympics by bagging a bronze in the 10m air rifle event. Abhinav Bindra disappointed here. He could not even qualify for the finals. Shooting: Gagan…

TNI Bureau: After two disappointing days, India finally opened the account at the 2012 London Olympics, as Gagan Narang won the bronze medal in the 10m air rifle event. This is the first-ever Olympic medal for Narang too. Akin George…

TNI Bureau: The Indian players continued with their disappointing show on Day 2 at the London Olympics. However, Saina Nehwal and Jai Bhagwan brought cheer to the Indian contingent. Badminton: Jwala Gutta and V Diju lost their second…