Brazil Olympics

Brazil police arrest Olympic committee chief in vote-buying scandal

Bretas said in an arrest order that Nuzman`s wealth grew by 416 percent between 2006 and 2016 and that he had assets overseas that were only declared after the vote-buying investigation began.

Oct 05, 2017, 20:32 PM IST

Brazil police arrest man suspected of Olympics attack plans

Authorities have arrested another man suspected of belonging to a group that allegedly discussed carrying out attacks during the Olympics, Brazilian police said today.

Jul 24, 2016, 03:08 AM IST

Vikas ​Krishan, Manoj Kumar book Olympic berths in Baku

Kumar had lost to World Number 1 Tom Stalker of Great Britain during his pre-quarterfinal bout, that too in a controversial manner.

Jun 23, 2016, 18:09 PM IST

Rio Olympics: Brazil ‘confident’ no corruption on Olympics projects

The organizing committee for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics said Thursday it is confident no Games venues were involved in a corruption scandal upending the country`s business and political worlds.

Mar 25, 2016, 06:23 AM IST