Sports Video

British ambassador visits Paralympian

2012-02-15 13:42:54

British Ambassador Sebastian Wood visited the Shunyi Chinese Paralympian Training Center on Tuesday to meet some of the athletes. The visit marked the start of the 200-day countdown to the opening of London’s 2012 Paralympic Games.

Rowing

2012-05-16 11:30:25

The Rowing competition at the London 2012 Games will feature extraordinary displays of power and passion on the world-class waters at Eton Dorney.

Shooting

2012-05-16 11:30:19

During the London 2012 Games, nearly 400 competitors are shooting for gold across 15 dramatic events.

Sailing

2012-05-16 11:30:13

The waters of Weymouth Bay and Portland Harbor play host to 10 exhilarating Sailing events. Mastery over ever-changing conditions on open water requires skill and nerve.

Modern Pentathlon

2012-05-16 10:15:52

At the London 2012 Games Modern Pentathlon celebrates 100 years as part of the Olympic Games.

Judo

2012-05-16 10:14:28

Judo contests are a five-minute whirlwind of combat, with athletes attempting a combination of throws and holds in a bid to defeat their opponents.

Hockey

2012-05-16 10:13:51

Played by teams of 11 on an outdoor pitch, hockey is a long-time Olympic favorite, offering non-stop action over 14 days of competition.

Wrestling

2012-05-15 10:22:30

Recognised as one of the world's oldest sports, Wrestling was first held at the ancient Olympics in 708 BC, and Greco-Roman Wrestling was included at the Athens 1896 Games, the first of the modern era.

Weightlifting

2012-05-15 10:19:46

The aim of Weightlifting is simple: to lift more weight than anyone else. The result is pure sporting theatre of the most dramatic kind, and a real spectator favourite.