London Olympics 2012

A record number of 81 athletes will represent India at London Olympics 2012 this year. This is the largest contingent from India for the Games. Catch the spectacular images from London Olympics 2012.Indian Boxer Mary Kom holds the Indian flag after receiving her bronze medal.Mary Kom Kisses her Bronze Medal at the London Olympics 2012.Indian boxer Mary Kom shows her bronze medal which she won at the London Olympics 2012.India's Vikas Gowda reacts after a throw in the men's discus throw final at the London Olympics 2012 on August 7, 2012. He finished 8th.India's Vikas Gowda is seen in action in the men's discus throw final at the London Olympics 2012 on August 7, 2012. He finished 8th.Saina Nehwal is seen with her father Harvir Singh during a press conference in Hyderabad on August 7, 2012.Saina Nehwal is welcomed in Hyderabad. Saina won a bronze medal at London Olympics.Bronze medallist Saina Nehwal is given a grand welcome in Hyderabad on August 7, 2012. She won bronze at London Olympics.Bronze medalist shuttler Saina Nehwal of India is seen on an open top bus as she is given a grand welcome in her home city of Hyderabad on August 7, 2012. Saina returned to India after winning bronze at the London Olympics. Coach Pullela Gopichand, shuttler P Kashyap, both from Hyderabad, also returned with Saina and they too were given a huge reception.Saina Nehwal smiles holding her Olympic bronze medal in Hyderabad after returning from London, on August 7, 2012.Shuttler Saina Nehwal, Pullela Gopichand and P Kashyap are welcome in Hyderabad after their return from London Olympics on August 7, 2012. Saina won bronze at the Olympics.A record number of 81 athletes will represent India at London Olympics 2012 this year. This is the largest contingent from India for the Games. Catch the spectacular images from London Olympics 2012.Action from the London Olympics 2012 hockey match between India and Belgium at the Riverbank Arena on August 7, 2012, Tuesday. India lost 0-3 to Belgium. With this, India lost all their five matches in the group stage. India will now play against South Africa for 11th and 12th positions play-off.India boxer Mary Kom reacts after winning her women's 51kg bout against Poland's Karolina Michalczuk at the London Olympics 2012 on August 5, 2012, Sunday.Jamaica's Usain Bolt flashes victory sign after defending his 100m title at London Olympics 2012 with an Olympic record of 9.63 seconds in front of 80,000 people at the Olympic Stadium in London on Sunday night, August 5. Bolt won gold while his compatriot Yohan Blake (9.75, his personal best) took silver followed by American Justin Gatlin (9.79 bronze).Jamaica's Usain Bolt with his trademark pose after defending his 100m title at London Olympics 2012 with an Olympic record of 9.63 seconds in front of 80,000 people at the Olympic Stadium in London on Sunday night, August 5. Bolt won gold while his compatriot Yohan Blake (9.75, his personal best) took silver followed by American Justin Gatlin (9.79 bronze).Usain Bolt of Jamaica in action during the London Olympics 2012's 100m semi-finals.Usain Bolt in action during the 100m event at London Olympics 2012.Jamaica's Usain Bolt cannot hide his joy after defending his 100m title at London Olympics 2012 with an Olympic record of 9.63 seconds in front of 80,000 people at the Olympic Stadium in London on Sunday night, August 5. Bolt won gold while his compatriot Yohan Blake (9.75, his personal best) took silver followed by American Justin Gatlin (9.79 bronze).Jamaica's Usain Bolt is ecstatic after defending his 100m title at London Olympics 2012 with an Olympic record of 9.63 seconds in front of 80,000 people at the Olympic Stadium in London on Sunday night, August 5. Bolt won gold while his compatriot Yohan Blake (9.75, his personal best) took silver followed by American Justin Gatlin (9.79 bronze).Sain Nehwal waves to the crowd after receiving her bronze medal at the London Olympics 2012 on August 4, 2012, Saturday. Saina won the bronze medal play-off for women's singles badminton after her opponent Wang Xin retired hurt. Xin was leading 21-18, 1-0 when an injury forced her to withdraw at the Wembley Arena. Saina became only the second Indian woman after Karnam Malleswari to win a medal in Olympics history.Saina Nehwal poses with her bronze medal on the podium with Chinese players Li Xuerui (centre, gold) and Wang Yihan (silver) as fans hold Indian flag in the background at the London Olympics 2012 on August 4, 2012, Saturday. Saina won the bronze medal play-off for women's singles badminton after her opponent Wang Xin retired hurt. Xin was leading 21-18, 1-0 when an injury forced her to withdraw at the Wembley Arena. Saina became only the second Indian woman after Karnam Malleswari to win a medal in Olympics history.Saina Nehwal poses with her bronze medal on the podium with Chinese players Li Xuerui (centre, gold) and Wang Yihan (silver) at the London Olympics 2012 on August 4, 2012, Saturday. Saina won the bronze medal play-off for women's singles badminton after her opponent Wang Xin retired hurt. Xin was leading 21-18, 1-0 when an injury forced her to withdraw at the Wembley Arena. Saina became only the second Indian woman after Karnam Malleswari to win a medal in Olympics history.Saina Nehwal shows her bronze medal at the London Olympics 2012 on August 4, 2012, Saturday. Saina won the bronze medal play-off for women's singles badminton after her opponent Wang Xin retired hurt. Xin was leading 21-18, 1-0 when an injury forced her to withdraw at the Wembley Arena. Saina became only the second Indian woman after Karnam Malleswari to win a medal in Olympics history.Saina Nehwal kisses her bronze medal at the London Olympics 2012 on August 4, 2012, Saturday.. Saina won the bronze medal play-off for women's singles badminton after her opponent Wang Xin retired hurt. Xin was leading 21-18, 1-0 when an injury forced her to withdraw at the Wembley Arena. Saina became only the second Indian woman after Karnam Malleswari to win a medal in Olympics history.Saina Nehwal, coach Pullela Gopichand and other members of Indian badminton team pose for a picture at the Wembley Arena on August 4, 2012, Saturday. Saina won the bronze medal play-off for women's singles badminton after her opponent Wang Xin retired hurt. Xin was leading 21-18, 1-0 when an injury forced her to withdraw at the Wembley Arena. Saina became only the second Indian woman after Karnam Malleswari to win a medal in Olympics history.India's discus thrower Krishna Poonia in action in the women's final at the London Olympics 2012. Poonia finished seventh.Saina Nehwal flashes victory sign after winning bronze medal in London on August 4, 2012, Saturday. Saina won women's singles badminton bronze medal at the London Olympics 2012 after her opponent China's Wang Xin retired injured in their match. Xin was leading 21-18, 1-0 when she pulled out with an injured knee.Saina Nehwal is all smiles as she celebrates her bronze medal win with the Indian flag in London on August 4, 2012, Saturday. Saina won women's singles badminton bronze medal at the London Olympics 2012 after her opponent China's Wang Xin retired injured in their match. Xin was leading 21-18, 1-0 when she pulled out with an injured knee.Saina Nehwal is congratulated by her coach Pullela Gopichand after winning the women's singles badminton bronze medal at the London Olympics 2012 on August 4, 2012, Saturday. Saina won after her Chinese opponent Wang Xin retired injured, leading 21-18, 1-0.India shooter Vijay Kumar displays his silver medal which he won in Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol at the London Olympics at the Royal Artillery Barracks on August 3, 2012, Friday.India shooter Vijay Kumar with the Indian flag after he won silver medal in Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol at the London Olympics at the Royal Artillery Barracks on August 3, 2012, Friday. Action from the London Olympics 2012 hockey match between India and Germany at the Riverbank Arena on August 3, 2012, Friday. Germany won 5-2.India shooter, who won silver medal in Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol, poses with his gun and flashes Victory sign at the Royal Artillery Barracks on August 3, 2012, Friday.India shooter Vijay Kumar with his coach Pavel Smirnov after winning a silver medal in Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol at the London Olympics at the Royal Artillery Barracks on August 3, 2012, Friday.India shooter Vijay Kumar kisses his silver medal which he won in Men's 25m Rapid Fire Pistol at the London Olympics at the Royal Artillery Barracks on August 3, 2012, Friday.Action from the hockey match between India and Netherlands at the London Olympics 2012 on Monday. Netherlands won 3-2.Indian players celebrate a goal against Netherlands during their London Olympics 2012 hockey match on Monday. India lost 2-3.India's Gagan Narang poses with his bronze medal which he won in men's 10m Air Rifle at the Royal Artillery Barracks at London Olympics 2012 in London on July 30, Monday.India's Gagan Narang shoots during the qualifying stage of men's 10m Air Rifle at the Royal Artillery Barracks at London Olympics 2012 in London on July 30, Monday.A spectacular opening ceremony picture at the London Olympics 2012.Omega Countdown Clock reads 00, on July 27, 2012 as London Olympics begin.Fans take pictures of Omega Countdown Clock as it reads 00 with the start of London Olympics.Spectators seen at the shooting event.Mexico&rsquo;s Oscar Valdez Fierro is declared winner in ban&shy;&shy;t&shy;amweight bout against Indian teenager Shiva Thapa in the first round in London Olympics on July 30, Saturday.Indian tennis player Sania Mirza with other Indian athletes at the London Olympics opening ceremony.Indian boxing contingent pose for a picture in London.Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan runs with the Olympic Torch in London.Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan carries the Olympic Torch in London.Women shooters are seen in action during the London Olympics 2012.Women shooters are seen in action at the London Olympics.India boxer Vijender Singh is declared winner in his first round match against Danabek Suzhanov of Kazakhstan in the men's middleweight (75kg). Vijender advanced to round of 16 on Saturday.Indian tennis players Rohan Bopanna, Mahesh Bhupathi and Somdev Devvarman are seen with the Indian contingent during march past at the Opening Ceremony of London Olympics 2012 on July 27, Friday.Indian archer Rahul Banerjee in action at the Lord's cricket ground.Indian women athletes at the Opening Ceremony.Indian Athletes at the Opening Ceremony.Indian women's team archers Bombayla Devi, Chekrovolu Swuro and Deepika Kumari pose for a picture.Indian archer Deepika Kumari in action at the Lord's cricket ground.Iconic Superstar Amitabh Bachchan carried the Olympic torch on the final leg of its 300-metre relay today at Southwark area of London.The relay was held a day before the opening ceremony of the sporting spectacle.The Bollywood star carried the Olympic flame during the relay leg between The City of London and the borough of Southwark.I never thought I would represent India at Olympics: Amitabh BachchanBollywood star Amitabh Bachchan carried the Olympic Torch in London at Southwark on the final leg of its 300-metre relay on Thursday, a day before the opening ceremony of the Games.Ilaiyaraaja's song is also set to feature in the medley of music tracks to be used in the inaugural programme.UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon and Laxmi Mittal (NRI businessman) were among others who were part of the relay team.The Olympic Games torch relay entered the 69th day on Thursday.The 69-year-old actor was in a white track suit covered a 300-metre distance.Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan on Thursday carried the Olympic torch at Southwark, London.Bollywood star Amitabh Bachchan carried the Olympic Torch in London at Southwark on the final leg of its 300-metre relay on Thursday, a day before the opening ceremony of the Games.Large LED screens are seen as you enter the Main Press Centre.Journalists are seen inside the Main Press Centre.Photo journalists queue up at the service centre inside the Main Press Centre.Journalists attend a press conference inside the Main Press Centre.Photo journalists' help desk at the Main Press Centre.Work stations are seen inside the Main Press Centre.Main Help Desk at the Main Press Centre for the London Olympics 2012 in London.A double decker bus is parked outside the Main Press Centre for the London Olympics 2012 in London.An inside view of the Main Press Centre for the London Olympics 2012 in London. A record number of 21,000 journalists will cover the Games.Indian rowers with their coach Ismail Baig (right) at the Olympic Games Village at Stratford in London.Indian archers at the Olympic Games Village at Stratford.Wrestlers Sushil Kumar, who will hold the Indian flag in London Olympics 2012, with Yogeshwar Dutt and Narsingh Pancham Yadav (right) during a send off function ahead of the mega event, in New Delhi on Tuesday.Wrestler Sushil Kumar, who will hold the Indian flag in London Olympics 2012, during a send off function ahead of the mega event, in New Delhi.Shooters Sanjeev Rajput and Joydeep at the Olympic Games Village.Shooter Manavjit Singh Sandhu arrives at London&rsquo;s Heathrow Airport to participate in the Olympics 2012.Indian tennis players Mahesh Bhupathi &amp; Rohan Bopanna at Olympic Games Village in London.Indian badminton player Jwala Gutta at an event ahead of London Olympics.Indian Rowing team members, from left, Sandeep Kumar, Sawarn Singh and Manjeet Singh at Olympic Games Village in London on Thursday.An Indian flag flutters at a flat of a building occupied by Indian Olympic contingent at Games village in London on Wednesday.Indian athletes are seen at an event in New Delhi ahead of London Olympics.Indian athletes are seen at an event in New Delhi ahead of London Olympics.Indian athletes are seen at an event in New Delhi ahead of London Olympics.Indian athletes are seen at an event in New Delhi ahead of London Olympics.Indian contingent march during the country's flag hoisting ceremony at the London Olympic Games village.Indian Archery and Weightlifting team, along with the national coaches at London's Heathrow airport to take part in Olympic 2012.Indian hockey players are seen in London ahead of Olympics.Indian hockey players pose for a picture after arriving in London for Olympics.Indian shooter Gagan Narang at an even in New Delhi ahead of London Olympics.Indian Archery coach Limba Ram with archer Deepika Kumar at the Olympic Games Village at Stratford.Delhi Chief Minsiter Sheila Dikshit flashes victory sign with Indian wrestlers at an event in New Delhi ahead of the London Olympics.Indian boxing team arrives in London for Olympics.Indian boxers are seen in London ahead of London Olympics.Indian boxers are seen in London ahead of London Olympics.