'Raped woman' remark: IOA contemplating to drop Salman Khan as goodwill ambassador for Rio Games?
Salman Khan's appointment as India's Goodwill Ambassador at the upcoming Rio Games was criticized by several Indian athletes.
Jun 23, 2016, 09:59 AM IST
2016 Rio Olympics: Abhinav Bindra to lead Indian contingent as flagbearer
India are sending their largest ever delegation in the history of Olympics this summer.
Jun 10, 2016, 16:44 PM IST
Sushil Kumar, Narsingh Yadav await Delhi High Court verdict in Rio Olympics quota row
Going by norms in WFI guidelines, a quota belongs to the country and not to an individual wrestler, and former world champion Sushil pointed out that there should be a trial in 74kg category to decide who would go to Rio.
Jun 05, 2016, 23:15 PM IST
IOC honours IOA chief N Ramachandran with Olympic Order
Former IOA president, the late B.S. Adityan was also honoured with the same award, in 1995.
Jun 05, 2016, 08:02 AM IST
Rio Olympics 74kg berth: Delhi HC to pronounce order on Sushil Kumar's plea on June 6
Narsingh has been staking his claim to represent India at the Olympics since last year.
Jun 02, 2016, 18:08 PM IST
Rio Olympics berth: Hearing in Sushil Kumar, Narsingh Yadav issue deferred to June 2 by Delhi High Court
Sushil had approached the high court after his name did not figure in India’s Rio preparatory camp.
Jun 01, 2016, 17:28 PM IST
Sushil Kumar vs Narsingh Yadav: No decision yet on Rio Olympics 74kg berth, HC defers hearing to June 1
Hearing the case, Justice Manmohan said that it was sad to see that both the wrestlers were being used as pawns for federation politics.
May 30, 2016, 20:57 PM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: Sushil Kumar vs Narsingh Yadav - HC likely to take final call today
Earlier, in a hearing regarding the case on May 17, HC refused to intervene in the matter and asked WFI to meet Sushil and sort out the issue.
May 27, 2016, 10:41 AM IST
Rio Olympics: Sachin Tendulkar meets wrestlers ahead of quadrennial event, boosts morale
The 43-year-old cricketer, who is IOA's goodwill ambassador for the Rio Olympics, also shared some valuable tips to overcome challenges during the Rio Games.
May 23, 2016, 19:12 PM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: Sushil Kumar may move court if trial not called
Sushil has already taken the matter to the doorsteps of Prime Minister's Office but is yet to get a response from the government.
May 14, 2016, 20:28 PM IST
Sushil Kumar is a great wrestler but I am better than him in 74kg category: Narsingh Yadav
While Sushil's name was not included in the list of probables sent to Indian Olympics Association (IOA) by Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), the two-time medalist has requested for fresh trials to decide the best candidate to represent India at the Olympics.
May 13, 2016, 13:03 PM IST
Sushil Kumar or Narsingh Yadav: Who deserves to represent India in 74kg category at Rio Olympics 2016?
Fighting for his case, Sushil said that the WFI should hold fresh trials to decide and send the best wrestler to the prestigious games.
May 13, 2016, 10:44 AM IST
Sachin Tendulkar accepts IOA's invitation to become India's Goodwill Ambassador for upcoming Rio Olympics
IOA came under intense scrutiny after it appointed Bollywood superstar Salman Khan as a Goodwill Ambassador.
May 03, 2016, 14:24 PM IST
After Salman Khan, IOA approaches Sachin Tendulkar, AR Rahman to be Goodwill Ambassadors
Salman's appointment as India's Goodwill Ambassador was criticized by several Indian athletes.
Apr 29, 2016, 09:59 AM IST
Vinod Kambli defends Salman Khan, advises Gautam Gambhir not to 'become so gam'
The controversy surrounding the naming of Salman Khan as the Goodwill Ambassador of the Indian contingent for 2016 Rio Olympics fails to subside.
Apr 27, 2016, 17:16 PM IST
OMG! Aishwarya supports Salman Khan's appointment as IOA ambassador
For the first time ever in many years, former beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has said something in support of superstar Salman Khan.
Apr 26, 2016, 17:19 PM IST
What India's famous sports personalities said about Salman Khan's appointment as country's Goodwill Ambassador for Rio Games
Salman's father Salim attacked Milkha Singh on social micro-blogging site Twitter.
Apr 26, 2016, 13:21 PM IST
Olympic ambassador row: Salman Khan's father Salim lashes out at Milkha Singh
Salim took to micro-blogging site Twitter to criticise Milkha.
Apr 25, 2016, 19:42 PM IST
2016 Rio Olympics: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan named goodwill ambassador of India's contingent
The announcement was made in the presence of Olympic medallists and Rio star athletes.
Apr 23, 2016, 18:38 PM IST
12th South Asian Games: Narendra Modi to inaugurate event today in Guwahati
The multi-sporting event, being held under the aegis of South Asian Olympics Council, is happening after a delay of four years.
Feb 05, 2016, 09:28 AM IST
