Russia stripped of London 2012 women's relay silver medal over doping charges
Antonina Krivoshapka, tested positive for the banned steroid turinabol which means whole Russian 4x400m women`s team is disqualified.
Feb 01, 2017, 16:39 PM IST
Usain Bolt returns relay gold medal, says disappointed but it won't take away his individual achievements
Bolt, who is reportedly willing to contribute to funding of Carter`s appeal, stressed that there was "no bad blood" between them.
Jan 28, 2017, 11:04 AM IST
IOC strip Jamaica of 2008 Beijing Olympics 4x100m relay gold; no triple treble for Usain Bolt
Bolt, regarded as the fastest man alive, completed the triple treble (100m, 200m and 4x100m) last August at the Rio Olympics.
Jan 25, 2017, 20:41 PM IST
After IOA annuls own decision on Kalmadi-Chautala's appointment, Sunita Godara claims chief has made a mockery of sports
Godara insisted that the officials heading the IOA do not deserve to be in sports and, therefore, the Sports Ministry should take strict action against them.
Jan 10, 2017, 15:14 PM IST
IOC rejects Kuwait government's plea to lift 14-month sports ban
The wealthy emirate has already missed out on the Rio 2016 Olympic Games and qualification for the 2018 World Cup.
Jan 02, 2017, 10:03 AM IST
Olympics: Ten medallists from 2008 Beijing Games disqualified for doping
The IOC have re-tested over 1,243 samples from the 2008 and 2012 Olympics based on improved techniques.
Nov 18, 2016, 08:44 AM IST
Six Beijing Games medallists among nine more positive re-tests
The IOC said all athletes tested positive in the re-test off their samples which it stores for a decade.
Oct 27, 2016, 00:29 AM IST
Saina Nehwal appointed member of International Olympic Committee's Athletes' Commission
Saina's appointment to the prestigious panel has come just when she is set to resume practice after recovering from a knee injury.
Oct 18, 2016, 11:52 AM IST
WADA to set up new dope testing body with IOC's backing: Report
The statement added that WADA will remain in control of regulatory and compliance in the anti-doping fight but that the new testing body will have responsibility for testing athletes.
Oct 08, 2016, 18:26 PM IST
High-stakes summit eyes anti-doping overhaul
In October 2015, before the Russia scandal exploded, the IOC floated the idea that global testing could be taken over by an independent body.
Oct 08, 2016, 14:59 PM IST
French president Francois Hollande says Paris safe for 2024 Olympics
Last month a plot to blow up a car packed with explosives near Notre Dame cathedral was foiled.
Oct 02, 2016, 22:01 PM IST
Olympics shame: Eight years after 2008 Beijing Games, four athletes stripped of medals
The IOC stores samples for 10 years to allow them to be reanalyzed when improved methods become available.
Aug 31, 2016, 22:21 PM IST
Former FIFA president Joao Havelange dies, aged 100
Havelange, who has died during the Olympic Games being staged in his home city of Rio de Janeiro, oversaw a transformation of FIFA and its flagship World Cup competition into a multi-million dollar enterprise.
Aug 16, 2016, 23:19 PM IST
Nita Ambani becomes the first Indian woman ever to be elected as member of IOC
As founder and chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, Nita has been steering initiatives in the area of education, sports, health and art and culture.
Aug 04, 2016, 20:30 PM IST
Olympics: IOC slams anti-doping body as Games loom
International Olympic Committee chief Thomas Bach demanded a sweeping overhaul of the World Anti-Doping Agency.
Aug 03, 2016, 04:40 AM IST
Blanket Olympic ban would be injustice to Russia, says IOC chief Thomas Bach
The IOC has asked international sports federations to decide which athletes can compete, but banned all competitors with prior doping sanctions. Some 100 Russians have been barred from the Rio Games.
Aug 02, 2016, 15:49 PM IST
Rio Olympics to have up to 4,500 urine anti-doping tests
On top of the pre-Games testing, the IOC also conducted a comprehensive re-analysis of the samples from Beijing and London Games.
Aug 01, 2016, 05:14 AM IST
Olympics: IOC panel to choose final Russia team for Rio
A three-member International Olympic Committee panel will choose the final Russian team for the Rio Olympics from a list sent by sports federations, IOC spokesman Mark Adams said Saturday.
Jul 31, 2016, 05:50 AM IST
2016 Rio Olympics: IOC debates doping crisis as Russian swimmer appeals ban
WADA president Craig Reedie, who called for Russia`s complete exclusion from Rio, is to address the IOC executive on Sunday.
Jul 31, 2016, 00:02 AM IST
Olympics 2016: More Russians banned in mounting Rio toll
International Olympic Committee (IOC) continued to face fierce criticism for failing to ban Russia outright.
Jul 27, 2016, 08:04 AM IST
