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New test detects growth hormone doping

September 16, 2012
A new test, developed by three universities, can successfully detect growth hormone doping in sporting events. On Sep 8, the International Paralympic Committee had announced a two-year suspension of a couple of powerlifters …

Body painted PETA activist to protest

August 7, 2012
PETA volunteers are painting themselves in gold, silver and bronze symbolizing Olympic medals. Three volunteers from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, will take out a demonstration on "Be a Champion for …

Sushil Kumar, Vijendar Singh and their fellow Olympians fight for polio eradication

August 6, 2012
With WHO taking India of the 'polio-endemic list',  Indian Olympians have appealed to all parents to get their children vaccinated on time. A nation needs to remain polio-free for three consecutive years before WHO declares …

Saina Nehwal’s dietary changes (London Olympics 2012)

August 5, 2012
Saina Nehwal etched her name in history by becoming the first Indian to win a medal at the Olympics in badminton. She picked up the bronze medal after her Chinese opponent Xin Wang retired hurt. So how did she get …

Revealed – the reason behind Abhinav Bindra’s dismal performance at the London Olympics

August 3, 2012
The entire rifle shooting world was shocked when 2008 gold medallist finished a dismal 16th in the qualification round. A recent media report suggests that that a LASIK surgery might have been responsible for his shocking …

Gagan Narang’s training regime: What allowed the shooter to bag bronze at the London Olympics 2012

November 20, 2012
Gagan Narang became the first Indian to win a medal at the London Olympics. Narang’s potential was never doubt, but he always seemed to miss the cut by just a little distance. So how did he hit the bull’s eye this time …