Olympic Games

BMW Group, Official Automotive Partner to the London 2012 Olympic & Paralympic Games, today revealed the winning design for its pavilion at the Olympic Park. Following a competition involving six architecture firms, BMW selected the British firm Serie based on its cutting-edge design that will represent a significant architectural addition to the Olympic Park, whilst also reflecting the company’s deep commitment to sustainability. Tim Abbott, Managing Director, BMW Group UK comments: “As a...Read Full Story

Tue, Jan 31 2012 13:45 IST | 51 Views | Add your comment SHARE: The British Olympic Association (BOA) says the city of Glasgow has formally expressed its interest in hosting the 2018 Youth Olympic Games (YOG) if the BOA decides to go ahead with a bid from England. Glasgow, which will host the 2014 Commonwealth Games, was the only city to officially declare its interest to the BOA ahead of Monday's deadline for potential YOG candidate cities. Over the next four weeks, the...Read Full Story

Skiers and coaches complained that there were not enough workers to clear fresh snow off the 2014 Sochi Olympics downhill course on Thursday, forcing training for a women's World Cup race to be canceled.Read Full Story

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says Dow Chemicals will remain a sponsor at the London Olympics and that the US company was not to blame for the horrific 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy.Read Full Story

The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) urged the government Thursday to intervene after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) refused to drop Dow Chemicals as a London Olympics sponsor.Read Full Story

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) says Dow Chemicals will remain a sponsor at the London Olympics and that the US company was not to blame for the horrific 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy.Read Full Story

EDDIE PELLS AP National Writer COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. Michael Phelps. Missy Franklin. Jordyn Wieber. Ryan Lochte. Any of those athletes could be the defining face of the U.S. Olympic team in the run-up to the London Games. So far, though, none stands alone as "The One To Watch" — at least not according to people who make a living out of watching the Olympics. With 2012 underway and only six months left before the flame is ignited at opening...Read Full Story

Work has begun on the temporary venue at the Royal Artillery Barracks, Woolwich where the Shooting, Paralympic Shooting and Paralympic Archery competitions will take place. An artist’s impression of the Royal Artillery Barracks during the Games. The Barracks will provide a spectacular backdrop for spectators as they enter the venue with views of the world-famous [...]Read Full Story

London is getting ready for the 2012 Summer Olympics and the Olympic torch relay will begin on May 18th 2012. This ceremonial event, where people from all walks of life carry the Olympic torch across the host country, is particularly symbolic to those who began this Olympic traditions. In Greek mythology, the original “torch-bearer” was Prometheus, the Titan who stole fire from the gods in order to give it to humanity. Fire was considered by ancients as being a tiny spark of the sun, which...Read Full Story

By USA Shooting and Michael Molinaro, USAMU PAO Wounded Warrior Josh Olson Headed to Paralympic Games United States Army Marksmanship Unit COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - -( Ammoland.com )-  Showcasing courage, determination and inspiration, USA Shooting has announced the nomination of Sgt. 1st Class Josh Olson of the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit to the 2012 U.S. Paralympic Team contingent on the approval of the U.S. Olympic Committee. Olson is the first active-duty Soldier to be nominated for the...Read Full Story