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I won't brag about myself, I'm an Army man not PR guy: Vijay Kumar

Medal winner in Commonwealth Games, Asian Games and World Championships, Vijay Kumar said he was taken aback when people, including media, expressed surprise about his podium finish at the Olympics.

How Olympics fans use flags as fashion statements

Patriotism and the Olympic games have long gone together, but gone are the days when one just waved a flag. Now flags are worn.

Badminton: Lin Dan ensures clean sweep for China at Olympics

Badminton great Lin Dan saw something he's never seen before. Tears from his China head coach Li Yongbo. "Boys cry, too," Lin said on Sunday after he became the first man to win two Olympic singles titles.

Biggest win of my life: Murray on Olympic gold

Murray beat Roger Federer for the men's singles tennis gold, gaining a measure of revenge for the Wimbledon final he lost on the same Wimbledon court to the Swiss star a month ago.

How Saina overcame her shortcomings to win an Olympic medal

Badminton pundits and Saina by her own admission, feel that a lot of other players have better technique. And to blunt this advantage that others may have, over the years Saina worked really hard at fitness to outlast and outclass her opponents.

India at Olympics: Sania-Paes out after quarter-final loss

India's tennis campaign at the London Olympic Games met with a disappointing end as Leander Paes and Sania Mirza were knocked out in the mixed doubles quarter-finals.

Olympics: Bolt's persona next only to Muhammad Ali

"You guys were writing me off,’’ Bolt mocked the media after winning the 100 m in 9.63 secs. "I was not ready to lose. Now I want to win the 200m too because I want to become a legend," he added.

How the UK papers saw Bolt and Murray

Murray's gold or Bolt's stupendous feat — check out how the British media played up the two stories.

Olympics: Chinese athletes victims of double standards, says media

The People's Daily said the decision to expel two Chinese shuttlers was made despite ambiguous rules. It also criticised a ruling depriving a Chinese cyclist of a gold in the women's team sprint and unfounded doping allegations made against swimming sensation Ye Shiwen.

Old habits die hard: Phelps wakes up at 6 am on first rest day!

"I wish I could sleep a little longer," Phelps said after popping out of bed around 6 am on Sunday, as if it were another normal training session. "I've been used to getting up early the last 20 years," added Phelps, who now wants to travel the world like a tourist.

Olympics: One step closer to being a legend, says Usain Bolt

"Some of you guys doubted me. I just had to show the world I was the greatest," Bolt told reporters. "It means I'm one step closer to being a legend. I have the 200 (metres) to go."

100 metres and only 9.63 seconds: That's Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt of Jamaica won his second straight Olympic gold medal in the men’s 100 meters Sunday, crossing the line in an Olympic-record 9.63 seconds. Images of Bolt's big win.

Olympics: Gelana falls twice but still wins women's marathon

Ethiopia's Tiki Gelana recovered from the fall to win the marathon on Sunday in a race that began in a downpour, was briefly brightened by sunshine and ended in another drenching rain. She won the race in 2 hours, 23 minutes, 7 seconds.

London police arrest bottle-thrower at 100m final

A man was arrested for throwing a plastic bottle on the track at Olympic Stadium about a second before the start of the men's 100-metre final at the London Games.

Bolt effect: Tears flow for Gatlin and Gay after 100 final

Nothing is guaranteed in four years — for Gay or Gatlin. That's why this Olympics was so important for both. That's why the emotions bubbled to the surface.

London 2012 swimming: Even without high-tech suits, records fell

So much for all those dire predictions of it taking many years, even decades, to break the swimming records set in high-tech bodysuits. Nine world records fell at the London Olympic pool, 2 1/2 years after the return to old-fashioned textile suits.

Victorious Usain Bolt tweets support for injured Powell

Hours after winning his second consecutive Olympic gold in the 100 meters, Usain Bolt took a moment to tweet a message of support for injured Jamaican teammate Asafa Powell.

Emotional win for me as it is my twins' birthday: Mary Kom

India's medal aspirant M C Mary Kom said her first round bout against Poland's Karolina Michalczuk in the Olympic Games was an "emotional" one as it was the fifth birthday of her twins Rechungvar and Khupneivarand.

London Olympics: Bolt is the fastest man on Earth

All the live action from London 2012, with a special, detailed focus on India's performances.

Bolt runs 9.63 to win Olympic 100m gold

Bolt joined Carl Lewis as only the second man to go back-to-back in track's biggest race.

Boxing: Mary Kom begins Olympics journey with win

Mary Kom will now play Maroua Rahali of Tunisia in the 51kg category quarterfinal at 6.30 PM on Monday.

Players have let the team and country down: Nobbs

Coach Nobbs said the Indian hockey fans ought to be disappointed with the performance of this team, which not only failed to secure a point, but did not show the heart for a fight.

Badminton: Lin Dan retains gold after beating Lee Chong Wei

The match was a lot closer than the one-sided final four years ago, with Lin prevailing in a deciding game for a 15-21, 21-10, 21-19 victory. Lin, 28, also becomes the first man to retain the Olympic title.

Murray drubs Federer for gold at Olympics

The victory marked a career breakthrough for Murray. He has lost all four of his Grand Slam finals, three against Federer, including Wimbledon, a month ago.

Hockey: S Korea hammer India 4-1 at Olympics

It was an utter dismal performance by Indian on an occasion when they had only pride to play for.

This is a birthday gift for my boys: Mary Kom

Mary Kom dedicated her emphatic 19-14 victory over her fancied Polish rival to her twins who celebrate their birthday today.

Images: And the Best Abs award goes to...

The Olympics is not only about steely determination and grit. In some cases, it's also about steely muscles. Here's are some pictures which give you a different type of inspiration.

Olympics: It's finally Mary Kom's day to shine

The inclusion of women's boxing brings to an end the last all-male sport at the summer games.

Phelps and Bowman: A partnership like no other

They forged one of the most unique relationships in all of sports, a coach who took the child of recently divorced parents under his wing at age 11 and nurtured him to greatness in the pool.

Frustrated Nobbs slams India's hockey stars

India have no chance of a medal after losing their first three games— 2-3 against Netherlands, 1-3 against New Zealand and 2-5 against Germany.