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  1. 1. learning | 13 Aug 2012

    London 2012 ends with singalong party

    General news

    By Terry Fredrickson

    » The London 2012 Games bade farewell Sunday with a giant singalong party with dozens of music greats, including Queen, Take That and the Spice Girls getting the Olympic Stadium rocking underneath a blaze of fireworks.

  2. 2. learning | 10 Jul 2012

    No TV blackout for the Olympics

    Easy English news

    By Terry Fredrickson

    » There will be no Euro 2012-style television blackouts for the upcoming Olympic Games in London. Local viewers will be able to watch the nearly three weeks of sporting competitions on free TV no matter who provides their ...

  3. 3. news | 03 May 2013

    Olympic champ to plead for India's Games return

    By AFP

    » India's sole individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra has been selected to appeal for the country's return to the ranks of the International Olympic Committee, the sports ministry said Friday.

  4. 4. news | 09 May 2013

    Bach announces bid to become new Olympic boss

    By AFP

    » German Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach on Thursday officially announced his candidature to succeed Jacques Rogge as president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

  5. 5. news | 19 May 2013

    James victorious but Merritt in Shanghai scare

    By AFP

    » Olympic champion Kirani James powered to victory against his controversial predecessor and his main rivals from London 2012 in the 400m at Shanghai's Diamond League meet on Saturday.

  6. 6. learning | 09 Aug 2012

    Kaew, Chanatip win Olympic medals

    General news

    By Terry Fredrickson

    » Thailand’s medal count increased as boxer Kaew Pongprayoon and taekwando fighter Chanatip Sonkham won medals yesterday. Kaew still has a chance for the Kingdom’s first gold at London 2012.

  7. 7. learning | 28 Jul 2012

    London Olympic Games open with fun-filled show

    General news

    By Terry Fredrickson

    » David Beckham drives a powerboat with the Olympic torch in an opening ceremony described as spectacular, eccentric and fun. Reuters photo

  8. 8. news | 28 Mar 2013

    Istanbul hopeful for Olympics after inspection

    By AFP

    » Istanbul left an "excellent impression" on inspectors after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) studied the Turkish city's bid to host the 2020 Olympic Games.

  9. 9. news | 28 Mar 2013

    Olympic star Mellouli back in pool, eyes worlds

    By AFP

    » Double Olympic champion Oussama Mellouli has taken to the water again after a long break following the London Games with his eye on competing in the 1500m and 10km at this summer's World Championships in Barcelona.

  10. 10. news | 12 May 2013

    Muay Thai not likely to feature at Olympics

    By Kittipong Thongsombat, Newspaper section: Sports

    » Muay Thai will not become an Olympic sport in the near future due to the lack of concrete plans and continuous development, Thailand's member of the International Olympic Committee said yesterday.

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