Dream Team Tries Javelin; Rio Plans Handover; Cameroonians Missing

Basketball to Javelin

Following their victory over Argentina in basketball, Team USA returned to their hotel ensconced in the rarefied air of—the Javelin train.

James Harden and USA Basketball both posted pictures of the event.

Kobe Bryant and LeBron James are said to have passed out sweet treats to other passengers on the train.

Rio Olympic Flag Handover

The Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Paes, will return to his city with the Olympic Flag on August 13.

Paes’ office confirmed his travel details on Tuesday. Joining Paes are Rio 2016 president Carlos Arthur Nuzman, Rio state governor Sergio Cabral and Brazilian Olympians.

Following the Flag’s arrival, Paes will hold a press conference officially marking Rio de Janeiro as the Olympic host city.

In keeping with tradition, Paes will accept the flag from his London counterpart, Boris Johnson, at the closing ceremony on August 12.

Cameroonians Go Missing

Seven athletes from Cameroon have disappeared from London 2012, possibly on purpose to claim asylum, according to team officials.

The Olympians, five boxers, a swimmer and a footballer, were reported missing earlier in the week. Cameroonian team officials confirmed the reports on Tuesday.

"What began as rumor has finally turned out to be true," David Ojong, the Cameroonian chef de mission said. "Seven Cameroonian athletes who participated at the 2012 London Olympic Games have disappeared from the Olympic Village."

British Olympic immigration rules have not yet been broken – competitors, coaches and their families are allowed to stay in the country until early November.

Ojong has reportedly met with Cameroon sports minister Adoum Garoua at the Olympic Village on Tuesday to discuss the situation and see what steps to take.

Travel Report

Wednesday is expected to see congestion ease up on the transport network as events spread around the city are either finished or decreased in number of matches such as beach volleyball at Horse Guards Parade.

However, basketball's knockout rounds start at North Greenwich Arena, and the Jubilee line is expected to be busy late into the evening.

The Olympic Road Network is still in place, so driving through the city is not advised. Transport for London still remind people to take public transport, especially to enjoy the many sights, shops and theatres the city has to offer.

Media Watch

The celebrations and gold medals continue in Britain as the newspapers herald new heroes every day.

Today, The Independent praises the Brownlee brothers – Alistair and Jonathan – who won the gold and bronze medals in Tuesday's triathlon. The headline is "BROTHERS IN ARMS: BRITAIN’S WINNING OLYMPIC FAMILY".

The Guardian reports on the fact that London 2012 is the most successful Olympics for Britain since 1908 with the headline "BRITAIN’S GOLDEN GAMES".

The Sun in typical tabloid fashion goes for the fun pun headline of "UNITED BLINGDOM" showcasing their medal haul so far.

Wednesday’s Medal Events

Athletics – Women’s 400m Hurdles, Women’s 200m, Men’s 110m Hurdles, Women’s Long Jump – Olympic Stadium

Beach Volleyball – Women’s – Horse Guards Parade

Canoe Sprint – Men’s Kayak Single 1000m, Men’s Canoe Single 1000m, Men’s Kayak Double 1000m, Women’s Kayak Four 500m – Eton Dorney

Equestrian – Individual Jumping – Greenwich Park

Sailing – Men’s 49er – Weymouth and Portland

Table Tennis – Men’s Team – ExCeL

Taekwondo – Women’s -49kg, Men’s -58kg

Wrestling – Women’s 48kg Freestyle, Women’s 63kg Freestyle – ExCeL

Reported by Christian Radnedge

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