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Poet and broadcaster Lemn Sissay reads from ‘Let the Light Pour In’ for his late friend on Celebration Day

Lemn Sissay OBE, the poet and broadcaster, read a work from his 2013 bestselling collection Let the Light Pour In in honour of his friend Sarah Weir, with whom he worked as a poet for the 2012 London Olympics before she died of cancer. “She said to her partner, when…

The Independent UK

World’s oldest marathon runner Fauja Singh dies at 114 after being hit by a car

A torchbearer for the 2012 London Olympics, Singh took up running at the age of 89 as a way to get over depression after his wife and son died in quick succession in India.

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Geri Horner says ‘there will be something’ from full Spice Girls line-up

The five members of the group have not performed together since the closing ceremony of the 2012 London Olympics.

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For many Olympic medalists, silver stings more than bronze

At the 2022 Beijing Olympics, a distraught Alexandra Trusova won silver and promptly declared, “I will never skate again.” Swimmer Michael Phelps displayed a mix of frustration and disappointment at the 2012 London Olympics when he added a silver to his trove of gold medals. At those same games, gymnast…

The Conversation

Wooden sauna from 1948 London Olympics gets Grade II listing

Historic wooden building wins protection after campaign involving Finland, which originally installed it

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'Time capsule' sauna donated by Finnish team to 1948 London Olympics wins Grade II listing

Unchanged since the middle of last century, the historic Finnish Olympic Sauna is a relic of London's 'Austerity Olympics'

Evening Standard

BADMINTON | Saina feels that India needs more attacking women players

Saina Nehwal, London Olympics bronze medallist, calls for more attacking players with all-round skills in India's women's badminton section. She, along with P.V. Sindhu, is a mentor for Badminton Pros, an academy launched to develop young talent. Saina believes that with more academies and Govt. support, the gap between her…

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Asian Champions Trophy: The Butt siblings who did their bit to restore Pakistan’s glory as coaches

Two brothers, Rehan and Imran Butt, were passionate about hockey. Rehan was a sensation for his school and club teams, while Imran was left-handed and unable to play. When Rehan won an Umrah ticket for his performance in a school tournament, their parents allowed him to pursue hockey. Imran was…

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From coal mine to gold mine: Kieran Govers brings golden touch to Malaysia

Kieran Govers’ full-time job requires him to spend long hours under the ground. He is a shift superintendent with a coal-mining company in New South Wales. Above the ground, though, Govers knows a thing or two about mining gold. Govers made 126 appearances for the Australia men’s hockey team. He…

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Vijay Kumar to seek appointment with Sports Minister after being ignored for SAI high performance coach role

Vijay Kumar to seek appointment with Sports Minister after being ignored for SAI high performance coach role. London Olympics silver medallist Vijay Kumar was disillusioned when his achievements could not win him the post of high-performance coach with the Sports Authority of India (SAI). Seeking to contribute with his expertise,…

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Never asked Bajrang to lose any match, it's a lie: Yogeshwar Dutt

NEW DELHI: London Olympics bronze medallist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt on Sunday clarified that the claim made by Bajrang Punia about 'him asking Bajrang to concede bouts on purpose' is a 'blatant lie' as the mud-slinging match between the top wrestlers of the country continued.

The Times of India

From dizzying heights to tumultuous lows, UK's political showman Boris Johnson steps down

He was the mayor who reveled in the glory of hosting the 2012 London Olympics, and the man who led the Conservatives to a whopping election victory on the back of his mission to “get Brexit done.”

The Independent UK

BOA announces Britain’s oldest living Olympian Edna Child died in May aged 100

Child competed in the 1948 London Olympics in diving.

The Independent UK

Mel B teases Spice Girls reunion with Victoria Beckham as they ‘finish perfecting’ a mystery project

All five members haven’t performed together since the 2012 London Olympics

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Daniel Craig recalls moment ‘very funny’ Queen cracked a joke at his expense

The actor worked with the Queen on a comedic 2012 skit for the London Olympics

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The one spectacular Serena Williams victory I’ll never forget

Among so many incredible Serena Williams matches, the 2012 London Olympics final was unforgettable.

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Brisbane Olympics should prioritise public transport, says London Olympics planner

AECOM cities planner Andrew Jones says London's biggest legacy from the Olympic Games in 2012 was public transport.

Daily Mirror

Stuntman who doubled for Queen in 2012 Olympics jailed for pushing partner down stairs

Gary Connery, who parachuted into the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony dressed as the Queen, was sentenced to 18 months in prison after his ex girlfriend's shoulder was "shattered"

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India@75: 7 forgotten sports legends

DR TALIMEREN AO: AO captained independent India's first football team at the 1948 London Olympics. The barefoot team impressed spectators but missed two penalties to lose 2-1 to France. The Naga footballer also captained Mohun Bagan but refused an Arsenal offer in order to pursue medicine. He retired as director…

The Guardian - UK

Defiant Sebastian Coe flies flag for London Olympics with a murky legacy

Lord Coe maintains pride in what the 2012 Games gave UK sport and reveals Sir Alex Ferguson almost managed Team GB

The National (Scotland)

British success stories the perfect way to celebrate London Olympics 10 years on - David Smith

IT WAS heartbreak for Fred Wright on stage 19 of the Tour de France when Christophe Lamporte of Jumbo Visma took the win.

Evening Standard

Spice Girls ‘including Victoria Beckham to reunite for special performance at Geri Horner’s 50th birthday’

The last time they performed together as a five-piece was at the closing ceremony of the London Olympics in 2012

The Independent UK

From Brexit to Partygate, a timeline of Johnson's career

Boris Johnson was the mayor who basked in the glory of hosting the 2012 London Olympics, and the man who led the Conservatives to election victory on the back of his promise to “get Brexit done.”

The National (Scotland)

Ten-years on London 2012 showcased the best and worst of the Olympic Games - Susan Egelstaff

IN just a few weeks, it will be the 10-year anniversary of the London Olympics.

Dynamite News

World Championships Silver-medallist boxer Manju Rani eyes Paris Olympics glory

Manju Rani was training at her hometown village of Rithal in Rohtak district of Haryana when she witnessed Mary Kom win the Bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics.

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