2016 Rio Olympics

I am hopeful NADA panel will take right decision: Narsingh Yadav

NADA's lawyer Gaurang Kanth said that Narsingh's claims of conspiracy are not backed by sufficient proof.

Jul 28, 2016, 23:25 PM IST

Paes story: Seven-up Leander has Olympic Games in blood

Despite his fondness for playing for India, it has not always been an easy ride for Paes.

Jul 28, 2016, 22:50 PM IST

Narsingh Yadav doping row: NADA hearing concludes, judgement either on Saturday or Monday

If the verdict goes against him, the Mumbai-based wrestler could well serve a 4-year ban.

Jul 28, 2016, 19:31 PM IST

Rio medals devalued! Absence of Russian stars hurts 2016 Olympic Games: Vladimir Putin

President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday the absence of top Russian competitors will "markedly lower" next month`s Rio Games, as he met competitors set for Brazil and those barred over state-run doping.

Jul 27, 2016, 21:36 PM IST

Narsingh Yadav doping controversy: NADA hearing to continue on Thursday

The WFI has named Praveen Rana in the reserve slot in case Narsingh is not able to participate in the Olympics.

Jul 27, 2016, 19:58 PM IST

2016 Olympic Games: President Vladimir Putin to meet Russia`s dope-tainted Rio team

International sports federations are now scrambling to vet Russian athletes as time ticks down to the start of the Games on August 5.

Jul 27, 2016, 19:02 PM IST

Shoulder injury forces Serena Williams out of Montreal

Williams, who turns 35 in September, is aiming to defend her Olympic singles crown in Rio next month.

Jul 24, 2016, 23:50 PM IST

Raunchiest Olympics ever: Record number of condoms for 2016 Rio athletes

Rio Games may well become the most promiscuous, raunchiest Olympics in history with some 450,000 condoms, including 100,00 female condoms, already allocated for the athletes.

Jul 24, 2016, 23:28 PM IST

PITIABLE PLIGHT OF INDIAN ATHLETES: Training with worn-out shoes, Rio-bound sprinter Dutee Chand pleads for new pair

Chand, 20, qualified for the 100m sprint, becoming the first Indian women to do in 36 years.

Jul 24, 2016, 22:03 PM IST

AFI asks IAAF for Olympics wild card for javelin prodigy Neeraj Chopra

The 18-year-old Haryana lad Chopra became the first ever Indian to hold a world record in athletics (junior or senior).

Jul 24, 2016, 21:29 PM IST

Olympian predicts record medal haul from Indian shooters at 2016 Rio Games

A strong 12-member shooting squad will be representing India at Rio de Janeiro.

Jul 24, 2016, 20:44 PM IST

2016 Olympics: Russia escape blanket ban, but IOC bars whistle-blower from Rio Games

The IOC has been under huge pressure to throw Russia out of the Games after a second WADA-funded investigation found proof of a doping programme directed by the Russian state.

Jul 24, 2016, 20:09 PM IST

Narsingh Yadav cries foul after dope test shock, says truth will come out

Narsingh had won a lengthy legal battle over two-time Olympics medallist Sushil Kumar, who also staked his claim to represent the country in 74kg freestyle at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Jul 24, 2016, 17:16 PM IST

Usain Bolt accuses rival Justin Gatlin of `disrespect`

Bolt laughed off the criticism led by Gatlin, who has served two bans for doping.

Jul 23, 2016, 23:33 PM IST

2016 Rio setback for India: Olympics shooter down in Lausanne

The Army shooter – who will represent India in 50m rifle prone and 50m rifle 3 position events at the Rio Games.

Jul 23, 2016, 19:37 PM IST

2016 Rio Olympics: Russia bids to avoid ban as IOC reports new test failures

Russia is a sporting powerhouse whose absence from Rio would create the biggest crisis in decades for the Olympic movement.

Jul 22, 2016, 22:08 PM IST

Vaccinated and Ready: IOC special invitee Sachin Tendulkar to support India at 2016 Rio Olympics

Tendulkar's trip to Rio comes amid speculation that cricket could be included in the 2024 Games roster.

Jul 22, 2016, 19:08 PM IST

Russian athletics mess: Gloom and anger for athletes due to miss 2016 Rio Olympics

The international sports tribunal rejected an appeal by Russian athletes against a Rio Olympics ban amid mounting pressure for action over state-run doping in Russia.

Jul 21, 2016, 23:50 PM IST

Russia Doping: A chronology of major events

The CAS ruling effectively meant that Russian athletes, who were applying to compete in 2016 Rio Games, will not be going to the Olympics.

Jul 21, 2016, 16:51 PM IST

Rafael Nadal expects to be fully fit for 2016 Rio Olympics

The Spaniard has not played since pulling out of the French Open before the third round because of a wrist injury.

Jul 21, 2016, 00:21 AM IST