2016 Rio Olympics: Lifters Sathish Kumar, Saikhom Mirabai to represent India
Mirabai was the best finisher among women competitors and created two new national records.
Jun 17, 2016, 21:36 PM IST
IAAF upholds ban on Russian athletes ahead of 2016 Rio Olympics: Reports
The initial ban came after a report by an independent commission of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) revealed widespread state-sponsored doping.
Jun 17, 2016, 20:50 PM IST
Russia in last-ditch plea to IAAF over 2016 Rio athletes ban
Coe, himself the target of allegations that he enlisted the help of the fugitive son of disgraced predecessor Lamine Diack to secure his election last year, is to give a press conference at the Grand Hotel Wien at 1500 GMT.
Jun 17, 2016, 20:15 PM IST
Hope we can double our medals tally at Rio: Prakash Padukone
Prakash, roped in as an expert commentator for the Games by the channel, felt the country's shuttlers could return with a better haul this time around.
Jun 16, 2016, 20:10 PM IST
No realistic hope of Olympic medal in hockey: Viren Rasquinha
While praising the Indian men hockey team's progress under the guidance of coach Roelant Oltmans, former international Viren Rasquinha did not hold out a realistic chance for the country to climb the medals podium at the upcoming Rio Olympics.
Jun 16, 2016, 19:09 PM IST
Usain Bolt confirms for Anniversary Games ahead of 2016 Rio Olympics tilt
The meeting will come just weeks ahead of the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, which run from August 5 to 21.
Jun 14, 2016, 19:34 PM IST
Saina Nehwal defeats China’s Sun Yu to lift second Australian Open title
The 26-year-old from Hyderabad fought back from a game down to beat China's Sun Yu in a thriller to win the title clash.
Jun 12, 2016, 14:18 PM IST
Vikas Krishan wins AIBA Pro bout, assured of extra Olympic shot
The Indian pulled off the result just a night before heading to the Olympic Qualifiers in Baku, Azerbaijan, which start on June 16.
Jun 11, 2016, 21:28 PM IST
2016 Rio Olympics: Indian men's archery team faces last chance to make cut
They will have to finish among the top three in the Olympic Qualifiers on June 16.
Jun 11, 2016, 16:31 PM IST
2016 Rio Olympics: Paes partners Bopanna, Mirza-Bopanna for mixed-doubles
Ignoring Bopanna`s request for pairing him with Saketh Myneni, the All India Tennis Association (AITA) selection committee announced the decision after its meeting.
Jun 11, 2016, 15:15 PM IST
2016 Summer Olympics: Brazilian athlete shot in head in Rio
The attack followed the armed mugging of members of the Spanish sailing team in Rio last month.
Jun 10, 2016, 23:32 PM IST
Leander Paes shows interest in Korea tie but won't be selected
The All India Tennis Association (AITA) may back Leander Paes to the hilt in getting him on the Indian Olympic squad but the veteran star will not be picked in the Davis Cup team despite showing late interest in competing in the Asia/Oceania Group I tie against Korea Republic next month.
Jun 10, 2016, 20:53 PM IST
Indian hockey seeks Champions Trophy boost ahead of 2016 Rio Olympics
Starting with the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, where India got the silver behind world champions Australia, Oltmans is eager to test his junior players in stiff contests.
Jun 09, 2016, 23:26 PM IST
2016 Rio Olympics: Have conveyed 'my decision' on preferred partner to AITA, says Sania Mirza
It's no secret that Sania and Rohan Bopanna are likely to pair in mixed doubles, the category where India have the best chance of winning a medal.
Jun 09, 2016, 23:13 PM IST
Surging Lee Chong Wei is No. 1 again as 2016 Rio Olympics near
Malaysia has never won an Olympic gold and Lee has previously acknowledged the pressure that entails
Jun 09, 2016, 14:51 PM IST
Rohan Bopanna, Nicolas Mahut reach quarterfinals of Ricoh Open
Rohan Bopanna opened his grass court season with new partner Nicolas Mahut with a dominating 6-1 6-4 win over Robin Hasse and Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in the Ricoh Open here today.
Jun 08, 2016, 19:59 PM IST
WADA suspends accreditation of Madrid testing lab
WADA declared Spain non-compliant with agreed global anti-doping measures on March 19 this year.
Jun 07, 2016, 06:18 AM IST
Brazil Olympic chief urges protesters not to mar opening ceremony
The first Summer Olympics ever staged in South America open on August 5 in Rio`s Maracana Stadium.
Jun 07, 2016, 04:51 AM IST
Rohan Bopanna enters top 10 in doubles rankings, secures berth to 2016 Rio Olympics
In the women`s doubles rankings, Sania Mirza maintained joint world top position with Swiss partner Martina Hingis.
Jun 06, 2016, 19:18 PM IST
Leander Paes to miss out on mixed doubles for sake of 7th Olympics
For the lack of enough higher-ranked players, India can field only one team in men's doubles.
Jun 06, 2016, 17:46 PM IST
