HAMILTON ON TOP INSPITE OF BAD RACEDAY

The British formula one driver Lewis Hamilton of Mclaren is currently leading the points table inspite of him not gaining any points in the Japan ,still hoping that history does not repeat itself for the second consecutive year.
The timing could not be worse. Having made such a mess of the start of Sunday's Japanese grand prix that it seemed he was intent on giving away this year's world title, he is returning to Shanghai and a circuit where, last year, he slid into a gravel trap at 20mph and suffered the embarrassment of having his championship become bogged down along with his car. To make matters worse, he arrived in China in 2007 with a 17-point advantage and managed to lose the championship whereas last Sunday's debacle has already reduced his lead to five points with two races to go.
If Hamilton wins next Sunday and Massa finishes no higher than fifth, then the title will go to the Englishman. But, even allowing for Massa's sometimes unpredictable form, he is more likely to be in the top three in the knowledge
that a showdown is then assured on his home patch.

JELENA JANKOVIC ON THE TOP OF HER GAME

Serbian tennis star Jelena Jankovic won back on the top spot in the WTA ranking list after a swift win against Russia's Nadya Petrova in the final of the WTA Stuttgart event - the Porsche Grand Prix - on October 5 2008.
The last time Jankovic was number one in the rankings was on August 11 2008, which she held for only one week and lost to fellow Serb Ana Ivanovic.
Jankovic had little problems taking the win against Petrova in two straight sets (6-4, 6-3) and proved that she is in superb form this years, even though she missed on winning any Grand Slam tournaments.
The Stuttgart win came six days after Jankovic won the China Open tournament in Beijing against another Russian, Svetlana Kuznetsova.
Second in the WTA ranking is Serena Williams, who lost her place at the top after failing to advance to the third round in Stuttgart on October 1. The match that cost her the first place in the ranking was against China's Li Na who won in three sets (0-6, 6-1, 6-4 ).
Williams will not be able to fight back for the number one spot in the $2.4 million Kremlin Cup that starts on October 6 2008 after pulling out with a knee injury.

FEDERER BACK IN THE GAME

The world no.2 Roger federer has won the US Open Finals proving the critics wrong who have stated that his days are over.The former world no.1 has won his fifth consecutive US open title becoming the only player in history to have won two grand slams five consecutive times.He is just one grand slam away from equalling the record of 14 grand slams by Pete sampras.Roger has performed poorly in the Olympics but came back strongly against Briton Andy Murray,taking the Briton down in just three sets.

THE LARGEST CRICKET STADIUM TO COME IN CHENNAI

The TNCA has reported that the largest stadium will be setup about 25km from the main city of Chennai.It will be situated in karunkuzhipallam in Kanchipuram district.The name for the stadium however will be announced after consultation with the government.The new stadium will feature state of the art facilities including retractable roof.There will be two small grounds also for research and for training.TNCA have leased the 50 acre ground for a period of 30 years from the government.
A annual fee of about 1 lakh will be given till the construction of the stadium to the govt.Then the fee of about 30 lakhs will be given in case of conducting international matches in the ground.If there are no intermnational matches for the year the fees will be reduced by half the amount.
The ground is said to have seating facilities high in number than the Melbourne stadium and the Eden gardens as said by the TNCA honorary secretary K.S.Viswanathan.The former can seat nearly one lakh people while the latter have a seating arrangement for 90,000 people.The construction will begin in a period of two years and finish within four years.
The former cricketeer has expressed his happiness regarding the ground and it will provide a better facility for the local players.

JANELLE STANGL-MAXIM MAGAZINE SHOOT

Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader Janelle Stangl has posed for the Maxim magazine.She is one of the members in the '2008 Maxim Team'.

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VIJENDER KUMAR-ADDS ONE MORE TO INDIA'S PRIDE

The 23 year old from Haryana has assured the country another medal which is the third for the country and the first time the country will be in a three medal stand in the olympics.This is to encourage the future of athletics in the country which is mainly focused on cricket.Vijender kumar moved into the round of final 8 on wednesday by beating Carlos gongora of Ecuador in the 75 kg bout.

SUSHIL KUMAR -THE MAN WITH THE (BRAWNS) BRONZE

Sushil Kumar of India has won the Bronze medal in the Men's 66kg Wrestling.He won the medal defeating Spiridonov Leonid of Kazakisthan in the battle for the bronze.It has been long since India has had a two medal run in the Olympics.Sushil kumar lost his first round to Stadnik Andriy of Ukraine but reached the bronze medal feat by beating Schwab Doug of the United States and Batyrov Albert of Belarus.

USAIN BOLT-THE FASTEST MAN ON THE PLANET

Usain Bolt the 23 year Jamaican has set the world record in the 100m men's sprint.He attained the world record in an astonishing 09:69 seconds,a new world record and Olympic record.He has already set the world record in the same time limit but it was not taken into consideration as the wind speeds were exceedingly high.But the Janaican proved that he does not need the wind to help him win the feat he has achieved.He could have bettered the timings but he was running at ease the last 50 metres.He is all set to win another medal for his country.Usain is predicted to set the world record for the 100m sprint in time less than his new record.
The Jamaican also set the new world record and new Olympic record in the 200m sprint beating Michael johnsonns previous record of 19:32 seconds by .02 seconds and set the new world record timing at 19:30 seconds.

ELENA ISINBAEVA SETS ANOTHER ONE

Elena Isinbaeva of Russia the undisputed pole vault champion has made it a habit creating world records and breaking her own record.The 26 year old Russian has a staggering record of 24 records.Elena has set a new world record and an olympic record of 5.05m winning the gold medal for her country.She has margin of about .25m from the athlete in the position next to her.

AKHIL KUMAR OUT OF THE MEDAL RUN

Indian boxer Akhil kumar crashes out of the medal run after losing to Veaceslav Gojan (Moldova).The match points were 3-10.The Indian boxer put a very good fight standing up to the Moldovian in the quarterfinals.The hope of the Indian camp went down but still with two more boxers in the run,there is a fair chance of winning the medal for the nation.

NEW FACES OF INDIAN MEDAL HOPE

AKHIL KUMAR


VIJENDER KUMAR


JITENDER KUMAR

The Indian boxers have raised the medal hopes for India.It is an unexpected event that had made people turn their heads towards it.Boxing is famous worldwide but not of that fame in the subcontinent has definitely raised the hopes for a medal for the country.While the much expected sportsmen in other events have sent our hopes down it is in the hands of the boxers to claim more medals and cure the single medal curse that have had its clutches on the country for long.
The three boxers Akhil kumar,Jitender kumar and Vijender kumar have made the whole contry's eyes glued to the television sets.If these three can each bag a medal then the next Olympic games provides a lot of hope for the country.Thanks to these three the popularity of the sports have had a sharp upside.

2012 LONDON OLYMPICS

The next Olympics will be held in London.In the voting that took place regarding the next Olympics it was decided to be held in London.London was voted the favourites with 54 votes than Paris that stood second after London with 50 votes.
After the fabulous opening ceremony held in Beijing will london be able to compete and outshine the Chinese and create a sensation.

STEPHANIE RICE-THE BEAUTY WITH THE BRAWNS

Stephanie Rice,The 21 year old Australian,who was voted as one of the sexiest women in the olympics has bagged three gold medals in the 200m and the 400m individual medley and in the 4x100m relay in the olympics.It was one of the tightly fought events.
Rice is the first woma swimmer in Olympic history to have won two gold medals after she broke the world record in the 400m individual medley.

MAN ON A GR8 MISSION

Michael Phelps of the United States is one of the most celebrated athletes in the olympics.The 23 year old has shattered all records and created history as the one with the most number of medals in the olympics.His determination has helped him to take eight gold medals in his name back home beating the feat of fwellow countrymen Mark Twain.For other athletes its the matter of just getting into the finals and getting a medal for their country but for phelps its how many records are broken and in how events he bags the gold medal.He has won the gold medal in all the eight events he has qualified for and won each with a shaggering record.After the swimming medley event on sunday it was all clear that Phelps has become a legend and his journey an epic.Becoming the only person to have bagged eight gold medals in the Olympics in the individual events.
The record timing of the Gold medal events that Phelps created in world record timing are given
400m individual medley - 04:03:84
4x100m freestyle relay - 03:29:34
200m freestyle relay - 01:42:96
200m butterfly medley - 01:52:03
4x200m freestyle relay - 06:58:56
200m individual medley - 01:54:23
100m butterfly medley - 50:58
4x100m medley - 03:08:24

SAINA NEHWAL OUT OF THE MEDAL RUN

Saina Nehwal one of the hopes of the country for a medal in the olmypics could not make it to the semi finals.She opened up brightly in the first set but went down in the other two sets to Indonesian Maria Kristin Yulianti.
It was a well balanced match.The world No 15 started off well to win the first set. The Indonesian was taken by surprise as Nehwal came back with superb game, bringing the match to an extended set.
With Saina out of the competition the hopes of the country for medal rests in the hand of the boxers and the tennis players.This brings the Indian singles chase for the Olympic Badminton medal to an end with India’s Anup Sridhar already out of the competition early on Monday.
The hopes for the medal might have gone down but the young 18 year old has a long way to go.

TEN SEXIEST WOMEN IN THE OLYMPICS

10. Tatiana Golovin – France



Known almost as well for her red knickers scandal as for her tennis talent, this member of the France Olympic team is very excited to be representing her country.

9. Stephanie Rice – Australia


Recently single and ready for the Olympics, this hot young Aussie swimmer will be a woman to beat at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

8. Victoria Pendleton – Great Britain



We’re all glad Victoria Pendleton stuck around after nearly retiring, as she went on to gain titles, fame, and a very sexy photo shoot for the Times of London.

7. Lauren Jackson – Australia



Often called LJ or Lozza, Lauren Jackson is one hot Australian basketball player and two WNBA Most Valuable player in WNBA from Seattle Storms.

6. Jelena Jankovic – Serbia



23-year-old Serbian tennis player Jelena Jankovic is ranked world number two as of July 7th of this year and plans on hitting hard in this year’s Olympics.

5. Amanda Beard – United States


This sexy, tattooed swimmer and model is back for her fourth Olympic appearance by finishing second in the Olympic trials.

4. Alona Bondarenko – Ukraine



One part of another awesome tennis playing sister combo, Alona Bondarenko holds her own both in women’s singles and doubles.

3. Rita Dravucz – Hungary




Model and water polo player, Rita Dravucz brings pride to Hungary on more than one front.

2. Maria Sharapova – Russia




Competing in tennis for the Russian Olympic team, Maria Sharapova has a lot more going on than just a talent in tennis.

1. Alexandra Orlando – Canada




Alexandra Orlando from Canada tops our list as the Hottest Girl of the 2008 Olympics.