2016 Rio Olympics

'Touched' by her desire to fly, Air India offers business class tickets to Sakshi Malik

As a mark of respect for India's first medallist at Rio Olympics, Sakshi Malik, Air India on Friday offered business class tickets to the wrestler.

Aug 20, 2016, 00:04 AM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: India proud of its daughter; President, PM, Sonia heap praise on silver medallist PV Sindhu

India on Friday welcomed with open arms its daughter PV Sindhu, who finally settled for a Silver medal after giving a tough fight to her World No.1 Spanish rival Carolina Marin at the ongoing Olympics games in Rio de Janeiro.

Aug 19, 2016, 22:34 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: As PV Sindhu prepares to clash with Carolina Marin in finals, India prays for Gold medal

With ace shuttler PV Sindhu set to clash with Carolina Marin in finals, over 125 crore Indians are eagerly looking for another medal in Rio Olympics, holding special prayers for her success.

Aug 19, 2016, 17:53 PM IST

Rio 2016: Australian team evacuated in Olympic village fire scare

The athletes were allowed to return to their apartments 30 minutes later and there were no reports of injuries or damages.

Jul 30, 2016, 07:44 AM IST

No question of tampering with samples of shot putter Inderjeet Singh: NADA boss

Rio Olympics-bound Inderjeet Singh's A sample taken out of competition on June 22 had returned positive on Monday for a cocktail of steroids.

Jul 28, 2016, 04:50 AM IST

Brazil military in Olympic patrol practice

The soldiers will be backed by 70 armored cars and 28 helicopters, with the full force in place by July 24, when the Olympic Village opens in the western Barra neighborhood.

Jul 10, 2016, 07:01 AM IST