Olympic Video

Chinese track and field athletes ready

2012-08-04 09:57:43

While Olympic hurdles champion Liu Xiang trains in Germany, most of the other Chinese track and field athletes are at Leeds University, working on their final preparation for the Olympic competition.

London mayor stuck on a zip wire

2012-08-03 14:52:56

Some are calling it the best moment at the Olympics so far, London mayor Boris Johnson stuck on a zip wire.

Tower Bridge lit up for Britain's first gold

2012-08-03 13:11:42

Hundreds of people crowded onto the banks of the River Thames in London late on Wednesday to watch Tower Bridge turn gold celebrating Britain's first Olympic gold medals.

London tourism does not match expectations

2012-08-03 08:50:45

One of London's notoriously busiest roads was an oasis of calm on Tuesday as retailers and hoteliers reported that the consumer boom predicted to coincide with the London Olympics has just not happened.

Eight badminton players disqualified

2012-08-02 16:42:15

Eight badminton players including the Chinese world doubles champions were disqualified from the London Olympics.

London's Chinatown reacts to Ye's win

2012-08-02 16:32:49

In London's bustling Chinatown, many Chinese visitors were keeping track of their Olympic team's progress and particularly that of Ye Shiwen.

Camping at the London Olympics

2012-08-02 09:30:53

London's green spaces are being called into use as campsites, where international communities are developing.

Olympic bike track becomes canvas

2012-08-01 16:36:23

British artist Richard Long has created unique artwork on the course for the London Olympic Cycling road races.

Olympic souvenirs a hit in London

2012-08-01 16:36:23

Crowds are constantly gathering outside the London 2012 megastore to buy souvenirs. Some customers said they felt the souvenirs could have been priced a little lower.

Jiao Liuyang: I'm my own competitor

2012-08-01 11:31:09

Olympic Chinese swimmer Jiao Liuyang talks to China Daily at the team's training center in London. Jiao will participate in the final of the 200m butterfly on August 1 local time.

Third Olympics for London Underground

2012-08-01 09:01:49

The London Underground is key to keeping the spectators and competitors moving, and it will also be among the record breakers during these Games, as it is the first urban rail system to host the Olympics three times.

London Beats:
Part 3 - Food and drink prices

2012-07-23 15:17:37

Tourists preparing to flock to London for the 2012 Olympic Games will need to carry plenty of cash as food and drink prices could be a "shocker" for them. Andrew Xing has more.