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ROC this week confirmed that 14 of their athletes were found to be positive in 2008 Beijing Olympics after retesting

Pakistan hockey captain says country should keep realistic expectations.

The band sang their famous songs riding around the stadium atop taxi cabs.

Belarus shot-putter stripped of gold after testing positive for banned drug.

A star-studded closing ceremony late on Sunday night marks the end of the Games.

World Cup holders save two match points against Brazil.

Italian Marco Fontana finished third to take the bronze at 25 seconds

Dutch manager admits side outplayed after 2-1 defeat.

Olympic athletes hailed by national association.

Durant stars as Americans down Spain in final; claim 14th overall gold in sport.

Disqualification from Olympics, subsequent acceptance of apologies holds many lessons for us as a nation.

First time in Olympic history every team from a Muslim majority country now includes women as well, says Obama.

Five-time Olympic gold medallist hopeful of improvement.

Nation’s lone female athlete disappoints in 100m but glad to be in London.

Technical errors mars women’s hammer throw event.

Durant scores 19 as NBA stars defeat Argentina 109-83.

Survey suggests tax-payers think £9b cost ‘worth it’.

South Africa finish 11th with a 3-2 win over former gold-medallists.

Favourites lose 2-1 as their Olympic gold drought continues.

Kom would also be promot­ed to the rank of additi­onal police superi­ntende­nt and given two acres of land, he said.

Sundhagelabels his team ‘unstoppable’ for the 2015 World Cup.

Rogge proud of female success in the Games.

London Olympics chief plays down concerns

Jamacian chases 3rd gold in 4x100m relay but admits Rio 2016 could be difficult.

Investing in the athletes is a basic requirement as talent may bag medals at national and regional levels.

Heartbreak for ‘blade runner’ in 4x400m relay.

Aqil Shah wants equal distribution of finances.

Junaid satisfied with 7th position after Greenshirts beat Korea 3-2 in classification match.

Current position is a rank higher than in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Group was made up of five boxers, one swimmer and one woman football player.

The gymnast claimed his fifth gold by retaining his men’s floor title.

Meares ends Pendleton reign as GB dominate cycling events.

8-time winners finish group campaign without a win.

Athletics federation wants guidance from world body.

Junaid insists Greenshirts on the right track to regain lost glory.

800m runner fails to progress after finishing her heat in 6th position.

Pakistan hockey confirmed its status as a mere participant in the London Olympics.

Rabia Ashiq was the last one to reach the finish line in the 800m race.

Alistair, 24, was among the leaders from the outset and he seized gold with a blistering run.

Sprint king looking forward to his ‘favourite event’.

Former hockey players come down hard after Olympics failure.

Hapless Pakistan fall to a 7-0 loss against Australia to crash out of semi-final race.

Former Olympian and World Cup winners lament the fall in standards of Pakistan hockey.

Australia now lead Pool A and have qualified for the semi-finals.

Britain’s Murray believes Olympic triumph is the stepping stone

Mood upbeat in Greenshirts’ hockey camp ahead of crucial clash today.

Much will depend on the competition she faces in the heat, says Parveen.

After the 100m gold, Bolt says 200m win will set him apart from everyone.

Defeating world champion Australia requires top performance from each and every player: Former Olympians

Following are some of the fun quotes from the London Olympics, from the city Mayor to Bill Gates.