Olympic gold medalists cash in on their success
2012-08-22 17:08:47Gold medalists of the London Olympics welcome a new round of harvest back to China, including a large sum of bonus money as well as high appearance fees in commercial opportunites.
Giving world a hand
2012-08-19 08:05:01Too much Chinese success is not a good thing for badminton, but the all-powerful country is willing to spread its expertise abroad.
Olympics boosts UK consumer spending
2012-08-15 10:14:57British have increased their spending on sporting goods and socializing in the wake of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Liu Xiang returns to China after surgery
2012-08-14 16:59:19Liu Xiang is expected to be away from training for at least six months.
Olympic flag arrives in Rio de Janeiro
2012-08-14 15:05:45The arrival of the Olympic flag in Rio de Janeiro marked the dawn of a new era in Rio de Janeiro's history, according to the city's mayor Eduardo Paes.
Chinese tourists spend big at Olympics
2012-08-13 22:06:31Chinese tourists spent an average of 203.04 pounds ($318) per purchase in the first week of the London Olympic Games, topping the list of per-purchase spenders
Grand finale brings Games to an end
2012-08-13 05:42:04London said farewell to the Olympic Games on Sunday with a high-octane romp through British pop music.Highlights Athletes bid farewell
Obama congratulates British PM on success of Olympics
2012-08-13 05:42:04US President Barack Obama on Sunday called British Prime Minister David Cameron to congratulate him on the success of the London Olympics.
Time to party as Olympic Games over
2012-08-13 14:36:39For the tens of thousands of athletes, who had shed tears and sweat to get to London, the Olympic Games are over and now it's time to party.
Cuban boxer wins boxing men's 52kg gold medal
2012-08-13 02:49:50Cuban boxer Robeisy Ramirez Carrazana took the gold medal of men's 52kg at London Olympic Games on Sunday.
Table tennis: Rivals look to Rio to beat China
2012-08-12 17:00:37China swept aside their challengers to take all four golds in London, just as they did on home soil four years ago.
Hoops, pop to close Games after Bolt supremacy
2012-08-12 13:39:19The US Dream Team will defend their Olympic men's basketball title on Sunday as the London 2012 Games draws to a close. 'No perfect Olympics'
Swimming: New wave surfaces as Phelps quits
Badminton: China sweep marred by scandal
Weightlifting: Rivals chip away at China dominance
Table tennis: Rivals look to Rio to beat China
Medal Count |
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1 | 46 | 29 | 29 | |
2 | 38 | 27 | 22 | |
3 | 29 | 17 | 19 | |
4 | 24 | 25 | 33 | |
5 | 13 | 8 | 7 | |
6 | 11 | 19 | 14 |