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Bowled over

Boccia is a sport that’s helping the severely disabled realise their dreams of competing on an international athletic stage.

Fukushima threatens Tokyo’s 2020 Olympic bid

Tokyo is at risk of losing its 2020 Olympic Games tender after radiation readings at Fukushima soar to all-time high.

Nova Peris gets Prime Minster Gillard’s vote for NT senate

Australia may have its first indigenous senator in Nova Peris, after this week’s announcement from Prime Minister Gillard endorsing the former Olympian as a candidate at the next federal election.

My Story: Jeremy Rolleston

Bobsleder Jeremy tells us of the devastating crash that crushed his dreams of winning gold at the 2010 Winter Olympics. A life-changing moment, the athlete was inspired to write about the secrets behind successful people & accepting failure.

London Paralympics in Pictures

Scroll through our gallery of all the action from the London 2012 Paralympics – from gallantry on the field, to the pool and beyond, athletes from all over the world compete for Olympic glory.

London Olympics Closing Ceremony

London closes out the 2012 Olympic Games with a dazzling array of fireworks and performers, led by girl band sensation the Spice Girls.

Bolt mixes beats

Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt takes a spin as DJ at a London night club after his Olympic victory.

Olympic Faces

These are the hair-raising moments that have captured the worlds attention thus far during the emotion-packed London Olympic games.

Bolt delivers gold in 100 metres

Usain Bolt delivers gold as he retains his Olympic 100 metre title when the Jamaican scorched down the track in 9.63 seconds, an Olympic record.

Olympic fans “appalled” by badminton scandal

Fans are outraged over poor level of play, sportsmanship after eight badminton players were disqualified for reportedly throwing their matches. MiNDFOOD Reports.

A swimming sensation too good to be true?

China’s 16-year old swimming sensation Ye Shiwen is hitting record times as questions are raised whether her performance is too good to be true.

Uproar over empty seats at Olympics

Shut out of sporting events, fans sat in a field and watched highlights on massive television monitors while rows of seats went unoccupied. Organisers are investigating why.

Ploughman’s Lunch

A Ploughman’s Lunch is a tasty cold platter, which usually includes cold meat, such as corned beef, crusty bread, cheese, pickled onions, mustard, and relish or chutney. The robust flavours and satisfying textures make it a great grazing board.

Olympic torch arrives at Buckingham Palace

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry welcome Olympic Torch to Buckingham Palace as its nears the end of its journey.

London bus flexes its Olympic muscles

A Czech artist celebrates the Olympics by transforming a London double-decker bus into performance art, with hopes it could become an unofficial mascot of the London 2012 Olympic Games. MiNDFOOD Reports.

Mongolia wrestles for Olympic glory

A Mongolian judo champion is hoping a childhood of wrestling on the grasslands can help produce another gold medal at the London Olympic Games.

DNA chip could prevent athletes’ heart-related deaths

A microchip test that can detect hidden heart defects in professional athletes is set to go on sale this autumn, prompted by a string sudden deaths of top flight sports stars in recent years.

Dealing with depression

Radio broadcaster Craig Hamilton was 37 and getting ready to broadcast the Sydney Olympics when he experienced his first psychotic episode. 12 years on, he shares how to help our loved ones through depression.

Flame for London Games Formally Handed Over

Greece formally hands over the Olympic flame to a London delegation including David Beckham and Princess Anne, at the Panathenaic stadium, home of the first modern Games.

Torch lighting rehearsal at Olympic birthplace

Priestesses in pleated robes swayed under a scorching sun at the birthplace of the ancient Olympics in the final rehearsal to light the flame that will burn at the London Games.

Kensington Palace Renovations

Major rework is being undertaken at London’s Kensington Palace, soon to be home to newlyweds Prince William and Kate Middleton. Go behind the scenes at the Palace and take a look at what will be the must-see attraction at the Queen’s Jubilee in 2012. MiNDFOOD reports.

Beijing Olympics 2008

Latest photo gallery: Images of the highs and lows, moments of success and failure, at the 2008 Beijing Olympics in China, by MiNDFOOD.

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