London 2012 Olympic Games

Egyptian wrestling pair forfeits Olympic matches after appearing late
Egypt

Egyptian wrestling pair forfeits Olympic matches after appearing late

A pair of Egyptian wrestlers forfeited their matches at the 2012 Olympics after failing to appear at the venue on…
China’s Olympic gold rush sparks wave of patriotism
World

China’s Olympic gold rush sparks wave of patriotism

China has been swept by a wave of patriotism sparked by the country's success at the London Olympics -- and…
No shisha with Egypt’s Olympics delegation, says official
Egypt

No shisha with Egypt’s Olympics delegation, says official

The administrative manager of Egypt’s Olympic football team, Ayman Hafez, has denied an AFP report from Sunday saying a member…
Brazil, Japan proceed in Olympics, Egypt eliminated
Egypt

Brazil, Japan proceed in Olympics, Egypt eliminated

LONDON — Ten-man Senegal caused a huge upset when they beat Uruguay 2-0 at Wembley on Sunday while title favorites…
Saudis will not withdraw from Olympics over hijab, says IOC
World

Saudis will not withdraw from Olympics over hijab, says IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has dismissed rumors Saudi Arabia will withdraw from the London Games over a hijab headscarf…
Sunday’s papers: Picking up your trash
Egypt

Sunday’s papers: Picking up your trash

This Sunday is a relatively slow day for news in Egypt, although there were three consistently recurring talking points. The…
Tourism Ministry pays to replace Olympic team’s fake sportswear
Egypt

Tourism Ministry pays to replace Olympic team’s fake sportswear

The Tourism Ministry has paid LE200,000 to replace the fake sportswear of the Egyptian Olympian team with original brands. On…
Egyptian athletes given fake gear, pay for training kits themselves
Egypt

Egyptian athletes given fake gear, pay for training kits themselves

  Yomna Khallaf, an Egyptian synchronized swimmer in the London 2012 Olympic Games, has said that the Egyptian Olympic Committee…
Saudi Arabia to allow women to participate in 2012 Olympic Games
Egypt

Saudi Arabia to allow women to participate in 2012 Olympic Games

Saudi Arabia announced it would allow its female athletes to take part in the 2012 Olympic Games in London, which…
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