2016 Rio: Shiv Thapa, three others boxers recommended for prestigious Olympics Scholarships
In a major boost to India's chances of sending more boxers to the 2016 Rio Olympics, three pugilists have became eligible for the prestigious Olympics Scholarships.
Dec 16, 2015, 13:11 PM IST
Cyclist Deborah Herold rises to world number 4
The 20-year-old from Andaman and Nicobar collected 211 points in 500m time trial and secured fourth place in the World Elite UCI.
Dec 11, 2015, 21:16 PM IST
Rio faces tough times but IOC upbeat about preparations
The Rio Olympics have been plagued by delays for years but, they said, the situation was improving.
Dec 09, 2015, 23:16 PM IST
Medal huge confidence booster ahead of Olympics: Roelant Oltmans
India beat Netherlands to win the bronze in the HWL Final to end 33-year-old medal jinx in a major international tournament.
Dec 06, 2015, 23:21 PM IST
It's upto players to choose between country and PBL: Pullela Gopichand
Gopichand expressed his concerns about recovering players taking part in Premier Badminton League.
Dec 05, 2015, 22:25 PM IST
Mary Kom enters semifinals of 2016 Olympics Test event in Rio
The five-time world champion had been laid low by a shoulder injury which forced her to skip last year's World Championships.
Dec 04, 2015, 20:59 PM IST
Italy athletics chiefs say doping scandal is procedural mix up
On Wednesday, NADO called for two-year bans for 26 athletes, including many champions of the last 10 years.
Dec 03, 2015, 20:43 PM IST
Manu Attri-B Sumeeth Reddy in semi-finals of Brasil Open
The top seeded Indians took just 24 minutes to beat American pair Mathew Fogarty and Bjorn Seguin.
Nov 27, 2015, 22:25 PM IST
HWL: With focus on Rio, Belgian players take a break
Belgium has made giant strides in world hockey rising as high as four in the world rankings.
Nov 27, 2015, 13:28 PM IST
Glamour in sports should be limited: Narsingh Yadav
Narsingh Yadav said glamour is needed to popularise a sport, but it should not go overboard to disturb the game.
Nov 22, 2015, 21:04 PM IST
WADA suspend 'non-compliant' Russian Anti-Doping Agency
Russian athletics received another jolt with the World Anti-Doping Agency suspending RUSADA.
Nov 19, 2015, 06:36 AM IST
Altenburg named Germany hockey team coach till 2016 Olympics
Altenburg is a former head coach of German hockey's Under-21 side.
Nov 18, 2015, 18:33 PM IST
Australia hockey series will set pattern for HWL Final: Roelant Oltmans
India are grouped with Olympic champions Germany, the Netherlands and Argentina in Pool B.
Nov 16, 2015, 19:03 PM IST
Russia ready to create new anti-doping agency: Sports Minister
Russian sports minister Vitaly Mutko said that they are ready to create a new anti-doping organisation.
Nov 13, 2015, 17:11 PM IST
Doping, corruption report set to rock track and field
IAAF president expressed his "shock, anger and sadness" at the allegations of high-level bribery.
Nov 09, 2015, 18:18 PM IST
Hockey India appoints strategic coach for men's team
Roger Van Gent will work under Roelant Oltmans.
Nov 07, 2015, 14:25 PM IST
Indian shuttlers will do well at 2016 Rio Olympics: Prakash Padukone
Prakash Padukone believes Indian shuttlers have good chance of winning multiple medals at 2016 Rio Olympics.
Nov 04, 2015, 20:21 PM IST
Former Indian women's hockey coach Neil Hawgood returns, Roger van Gent to join men's team
Neil Hawgood joined Indian women's hockey team as an assistant coach, while Roger van Gent is set to join the men's team as a strategy coach.
Oct 29, 2015, 21:35 PM IST
Confident archers Deepika Kumari, Abhishek Verma eye Asian Championships
Deepika Kumari is currently going through fitness issues including a stiff upper back and shoulder pain.
Oct 29, 2015, 18:33 PM IST
Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra quits Target Olympic Podium
Abhinav Bindra resigned from the TOP scheme to focus on his training and preparations for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Oct 29, 2015, 17:25 PM IST
