Sports News for August 24, 2008

London beckons while Beijing bids farewell to Olympics
The curtains dropped today at the magnificent Beijing Olympics Games tonight shimmering with all its splendour. ANI

Sports Minister thanks BCCI for enhancement of grant to NSDF
Union Sports Minister Dr. M.S. Gill on Sunday expressed his happiness over the decision of the Board of Cricket Control of India (BCCI) to enhance its grant to Rs 50 crore to National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) for the development of other games in the country. ANI

Affair rumours caused Brett Lees marriage split
Australian fast bowler Brett Lees wife Liz Kemp has broken her silence about their break-up, in which she has been alleged to have had an affair. ANI

The Queen congratulates British team for Olympic glory
The Queen has sent a message of congratulations to the British competitors for their success at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. ANI