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London Olympics
![Australian Men’s Swimming Team Admits to Stilnox Use Australian Men’s Swimming Team Admits to Stilnox Use](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/sizes/thumbnail/16039_527c4c3cac8f0.jpg)
Australian Men’s Swimming Team Admits to Stilnox Use
Australian swimming squad lets down fans with confession of drug use at the London Olympics.
![South Korean Footballer Park Jong-woo Gets His Bronze South Korean Footballer Park Jong-woo Gets His Bronze](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sizes/thumbnail/15854_527c4aaf789fd.jpg)
South Korean Footballer Park Jong-woo Gets His Bronze
Park Jong-woo has been forgiven for fanning political flames at the London Olympics.
![South Korea's Olympic Success South Korea's Olympic Success](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sizes/thumbnail/14678_527b618df2272.jpg)
South Korea's Olympic Success
Seoul exceeded its own expectations at this year’s Olympics. Expect that to continue in 2016.
![The Coming U.S.-China Space Race The Coming U.S.-China Space Race](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/sizes/thumbnail/3469_524391a79b8d3.jpg)
The Coming U.S.-China Space Race
With Beijing and Washington increasingly looking to the stars, their competition on Earth may also grace the heavens.
![When Politics Become 'Olympic' Art When Politics Become 'Olympic' Art](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/sizes/thumbnail/3522_524391ec67bf0.jpg)
When Politics Become 'Olympic' Art
Why comparisons between the 2008 and 2012 Olympic opening ceremonies show some interesting contrasts – and shared viewpoints.
!["A Big Evening for Chinese Swimming." "A Big Evening for Chinese Swimming."](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/sizes/thumbnail/14561_527b60a0aacbf.jpg)
"A Big Evening for Chinese Swimming."
While China has much to be proud of at this year’s Olympic games, some are questioning a specific performance.
![2012 London Olympics Showdown 2012 London Olympics Showdown](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/sizes/thumbnail/14517_527b60305056c.jpg)
2012 London Olympics Showdown
The Olympic Games are just around the corner. What nation will win the most medals in London?
![India Steps Up For 2012 Olympics India Steps Up For 2012 Olympics](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/sizes/thumbnail/14359_527b5f547f2c5.jpg)
India Steps Up For 2012 Olympics
India’s Olympic past has been a mixed bag. This year could see some measured progress, writes John Duerden.
![Liu Xiang Looking Good Liu Xiang Looking Good](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/sizes/thumbnail/14234_527b5e83b5839.jpg)
Liu Xiang Looking Good
Liu Xiang has just tied the 110 meter hurdle record. It was wind assisted, but he still looks good for London.
![Can Indian Hockey Shine Again? Can Indian Hockey Shine Again?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/sizes/thumbnail/14205_527b5e63c95d4.jpg)
Can Indian Hockey Shine Again?
India used to be world beaters at field hockey. But they have their work cut out for them at the Olympics.
![Malaysian Badminton Ace Out? Malaysian Badminton Ace Out?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/sizes/thumbnail/14190_527b5e5c2fdae.jpg)
Malaysian Badminton Ace Out?
Malaysian badminton star Lee Chong Wei picks up a particularly badly timed injury. A nation is wishing him well.
![Qatari Women Eye London Qatari Women Eye London](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/sizes/thumbnail/14172_527b5e1293e9f.jpg)
Qatari Women Eye London
They might not win gold medals, but female Qatari athletes will be setting a striking example at the Olympics.