Olympics

Rio Olympics 2016 Opening Ceremony

Aug 06, 2016, 14:17 PM IST

Olympics: Russia`s doping denial threatens reforms – experts

Russia stubbornly says there was no state role in the country`s doping scandal.

Aug 05, 2016, 07:22 AM IST

Olympics: New Zealand call up Messam for Rio

New Zealand have called up All Black flanker Liam Messam as a reserve after Teddy Stanaway was ruled out of the Olympics with a hand injury.

Aug 04, 2016, 02:27 AM IST

Olympics: Serena Williams tells Donald Trump to love not hate

American tennis star Serena Williams told US presidential candidate Donald Trump to love not hate at the Olympics.

Aug 04, 2016, 02:07 AM IST

Olympics 2016: Rafael Nadal to play singles, doubles and mixed in Rio

Fellow top ten players Milos Raonic, Tomas Berdych and Dominic Thiem have also opted out of the Olympics.

Aug 03, 2016, 05:05 AM 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

In conversation with Narsingh Yadav: Who is responsible for doping conspiracy? - Part II

Watch complete news story of Taal Thok Ke Extra Strong about Who was responsible behind doping conspiracy of wrestler Narsingh Yadav? for getting detailed updates!

Aug 01, 2016, 23:40 PM IST

Rio Games: After blocked toilets, poor wiring facilities, athletes upset with no access to Pokemon Go!

The game from Google spinoff Niantic Inc has been launched it more than 30 countries, but not Brazil.

Aug 01, 2016, 12:17 PM 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

Olympics: Russian weightlifting team banned from Rio

There are now 117 Russian competitors banned from the Rio Games from the 387 initially nominated by the Russian Olympic Committee.

Jul 30, 2016, 00:35 AM IST

Doping controversy: Inderjeet Singh breaks down during TV interview, alleges conspiracy behind failed test

India's medal-winning hopes at the upcoming Rio Olympics suffered yet another setback after ace shot-putter Inderjeet Singh failed a doping test.

Jul 26, 2016, 10:23 AM IST

Olympics: IOC report 45 new doping failures from 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Games

The IOC said a decision on Russia's participation in Rio could be made on Sunday.

Jul 22, 2016, 17:03 PM IST

Brazil arrests 'amateur' group accused of Olympics terror plot

Brazil arrested 10 people on Thursday suspected of belonging to a poorly organized group supporting Islamic State (IS) and discussing acts of terrorism during next month`s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Justice Minister Alexandre Moraes said.

Jul 21, 2016, 23:25 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: CAS rejects Russia appeal, bars athletes from mega event

The IAAF has said individuals who could definitely prove they were not tainted by the country`s corrupt system could be eligible for Rio.

Jul 21, 2016, 16:05 PM IST

Rio Games: Usain Bolt targets third sprint sweep to close Olympic chapter

Barring injury or mishap, Bolt will run in his ninth Olympic final in the relay at the Rio Olympic Stadium on Aug. 20, the day before he turns 30.

Jul 21, 2016, 09:08 AM IST

READ: Why this Rio-bound Indian athlete is not intimidated by Usain Bolt

The athlete from Haryana is the first Indian to make the 200m Olympic cut in more than three decades.

Jul 20, 2016, 16:48 PM IST

Haryana government announce INR 15 Lakh reward for all 22 Rio bound athletes

Under the policy, cash award of Rs 6 crore is given for winning gold medal, Rs 4 crore for silver medal and Rs 2.5 crore for bronze medal.

Jul 18, 2016, 19:34 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: Current lot of athletes are aiming for medals, says coach Pullela Gopichand

Gopichand also praised the support the sportspersons have received from government agencies like the Sports Authority of India as well as the private corporate sector.

Jul 15, 2016, 19:53 PM IST

Olympic records: List of historic achievements in the mega event

List of outstanding Olympic records

Jul 13, 2016, 16:24 PM IST

Rory McIlroy decidedly lukewarm on golf's Olympic return

McIlroy said he was fully comfortable with his choice to opt out of golf`s Games comeback after a 112-year absence.
 

Jul 13, 2016, 08:17 AM IST