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.
Rio 2016: Interesting facts you must know ahead of mega event
Rio Olympics 2016 will be held from Aug 5-21.
Jul 12, 2016, 16:05 PM IST
Rio 2016: Interesting facts you must know ahead of mega event
Rio Olympics 2016 will be held from Aug 5-21.
Jul 12, 2016, 16:05 PM IST
Rio Olympics: Sebastian Coe cool over injury-hit 'genius' Usain Bolt
Bolt is facing a race against time to be fit in his bid for an unprecedented third treble Olympic gold.
Jul 07, 2016, 21:56 PM IST
Indian food on Rio Olympics menu: Sports Ministry
The Sports Ministry today said that some athletes had requested for Indian food in the Games village.
Jul 06, 2016, 20:25 PM IST
Rio Games 2016: ITF submit the names of Rafael Nadal and Caroline Wozniacki
Sixty-four players will contest both the men`s and women`s singles. Thirty-two teams will contest both the men`s and women`s doubles.
Jun 30, 2016, 21:43 PM IST
Michael Phelps into fifth Olympics in event that launched Games career
Phelps led at every turn, but Shields stuck with him and was on his shoulder coming off the turn for home.
Jun 30, 2016, 11:13 AM IST
Shiva Thapa, Manoj Kumar can win gold at Rio Olympics: Vikas Krishan
Vikas also hinted that Rio could be his last Olympics.
Jun 27, 2016, 20:27 PM IST
Athlete Dutee Chand qualifies for Rio Olympics in 100m sprint
Dutee Chand qualifies for Rio Olympics in 100m sprint. Watch complete news story of Aap Ki Khabar for getting detailed updates!
Jun 27, 2016, 16:55 PM IST
After Dutee Chand, sprinter Srabani Nanda qualifies for Rio Olympics
Interestingly, like Dutee Chand, who has recently qualified for Rio Games, Srabani too is from Odisha.
Jun 26, 2016, 17:43 PM IST
Vijender Singh out of Olympic contention, wishes best for Vikas Krishan
Vikas entered the semifinals of the AIBA World Qualifying Tournament in Baku to book a Rio berth.
Jun 23, 2016, 22:27 PM IST
Rio state declares financial emergency, requests funding for Olympics
Rio de Janeiro`s governor declared a state of financial emergency Friday and requested federal funds to help fulfill obligations for public services during the Olympics that start Aug. 5.
Jun 18, 2016, 03:58 AM IST
Olympics: Spieth leaning toward Rio despite Zika fears
Jordan Spieth, gearing up for the defence of his US Open title this week, despite fears over the Zika virus in Brazil.
Jun 14, 2016, 03:20 AM IST
2008 Beijing Olympics: Possibility of losing gold medal is heartbreaking, says Usain Bolt
Carter, who helped the 4×100 team to Olympic and world championship titles, is said to have tested positive for the banned stimulant methylhexanamine during re-testing where 454 samples from the Beijing Games were used.
Jun 13, 2016, 15:45 PM IST
To play for India in 7 Olympics is a very proud feeling: Leander Paes
Muhammad Ali was one of my biggest heroes. Not for the medals and trophies but for the humanity he stood for, said Paes.
Jun 07, 2016, 20:25 PM IST
