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25th August, 2012
The flame for a different Olympics
The Paralympics will be held in London and are due to open on Aug. 29. – Photos by Agencies…
The Paralympics will be held in London and are due to open on Aug. 29. – Photos by Agencies…
5th August, 2012
US has golden day as Serena, Bryans win
Serena became the first player to win all four grand slams and an Olympic title in singles and doubles as the Bryan brothers also won gold.
Serena became the first player to win all four grand slams and an Olympic title in singles and doubles as the Bryan brothers also won gold.
5th August, 2012
Britain pay penalty as Olympic dream ends
The Koreans held their nerve to win the shoot-out 5-4 to set up a semi-final with pre-tournament favourites Brazil.
The Koreans held their nerve to win the shoot-out 5-4 to set up a semi-final with pre-tournament favourites Brazil.
5th August, 2012
Phelps goodbye as Ennis lights up Games
Phelps bowed out with his 22nd medal while Ennis crowned one of British sport's memorable days.
Phelps bowed out with his 22nd medal while Ennis crowned one of British sport's memorable days.
4th August, 2012
‘Pakistan have to be fearless now’
'Pakistan cannot wait for opportunities now. They have to create them and cannot afford anything but a win.'
'Pakistan cannot wait for opportunities now. They have to create them and cannot afford anything but a win.'
4th August, 2012
World champions Australia held, Germany win
Australia showed they are not invincible when they failed to hold on to a 2-0 lead over Argentina.
Australia showed they are not invincible when they failed to hold on to a 2-0 lead over Argentina.
3rd August, 2012
Great Britain thrash Pakistan 4-1
Jackson, Tindall and Clarke scored for the hosts while Abbas scored Pakistan's only goal.
Jackson, Tindall and Clarke scored for the hosts while Abbas scored Pakistan's only goal.
3rd August, 2012
‘Pakistan should opt for a triangular attack against GBR’
Pakistan should start with three strikers and maintain a triangular shape to their attack with one man high up and two on the flanks.
Pakistan should start with three strikers and maintain a triangular shape to their attack with one man high up and two on the flanks.
2nd August, 2012
Pakistan sweep past Argentina
Pakistan beat Argentina 2-0 in their second match at the London Olympics.
Pakistan beat Argentina 2-0 in their second match at the London Olympics.
31st July, 2012
‘Pakistan should gain an early lead against Argentina’
An early lead will force Argentina to try and level the score which will allow Pakistan to attack.
An early lead will force Argentina to try and level the score which will allow Pakistan to attack.
31st July, 2012
Israr fails to qualify for 100m as Inam also exits
Swimmer Israr Hussain failed to qualify for the 100m as shooter Khurram Inam crashed out.
Swimmer Israr Hussain failed to qualify for the 100m as shooter Khurram Inam crashed out.
31st July, 2012
Pakistan record draw against Spain in opener
Pakistan held Spain to a 1-1 draw in their opening match at the London Olympics.
Pakistan held Spain to a 1-1 draw in their opening match at the London Olympics.
31st July, 2012
Inam ranked number 30 after first qualification round
Khurram Inam fired a total of 67 on the first day of the two-day skeet shooting event.
Khurram Inam fired a total of 67 on the first day of the two-day skeet shooting event.
31st July, 2012
Frenchman, Lithuanian teen floors rivals in pool
Agnel won in the men's 200m freestyle while the hosts ended a 100 year wait for a medal in gymnastics.
Agnel won in the men's 200m freestyle while the hosts ended a 100 year wait for a medal in gymnastics.
30th July, 2012
Pakistan hold Spain to 1-1 draw
Veteran striker Rehan Butt scored in what was a promising display of hockey by the Greenshirts.
Veteran striker Rehan Butt scored in what was a promising display of hockey by the Greenshirts.
30th July, 2012
Narang wins bronze for India as Bindra crashes out
India made a rare podium appearance despite seeing their defending champion crash out.
India made a rare podium appearance despite seeing their defending champion crash out.
30th July, 2012
Phelps and Ye cruise through heats
Phelps qualified fifth fastest overall in the preliminaries of the 200 metres butterfly.
Phelps qualified fifth fastest overall in the preliminaries of the 200 metres butterfly.
30th July, 2012
German press bemoans disastrous start
“Even the Kazakhs are laughing at us,” screamed mass circulation Bild.
“Even the Kazakhs are laughing at us,” screamed mass circulation Bild.
30th July, 2012
I was robbed of victory, says furious Brazil boxer
“It is unfair. They're (the judges) ruining my job,” he said.
“It is unfair. They're (the judges) ruining my job,” he said.
30th July, 2012
Army to the rescue again – this time to fill seats
“These seats will be made available to venue security personnel to utilise on a voluntary basis when off duty.”
“These seats will be made available to venue security personnel to utilise on a voluntary basis when off duty.”
