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
Sushil Kumar should go to Rio Olympics to support Narsingh Yadav from sidelines: Abhinav Bindra
The court observed that Sushil also participated in previous Olympics without going through selection trials before the sporting event.
Jun 06, 2016, 16:39 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
Nick Kyrgios pulls out of Rio Games, blasts Olympic Committee
Kyrgios said he did not want the row with the AOC to distract the Australian team from their preparations for Rio and hoped to represent Australia at a future Olympics.
Jun 03, 2016, 09:50 AM IST
Jamaican athlete among positive tests from 2008 Olympics: Sources
Jamaica Olympic Association president Michael Fennell declined to comment, while Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association president Dr. Warren Blake told Reuters his organisation had not been notified of any rule violation.
Jun 02, 2016, 16:29 PM IST
Rio Olympics 74kg berth: HC to resume hearing on Sushil Kumar-Narsingh Yadav issue today
The court also questioned Sushil whether he had won anything since August 2014 (after winning gold in Glasgow CWG).
Jun 02, 2016, 10:50 AM IST
IOC to target Russia, Mexico and Kenya in doping tests
More than 20 Russian athletes have also tested positive in re-tests of samples from Beijing and London, putting their participation in Rio with a full team in doubt.
Jun 02, 2016, 08:50 AM IST
Rio de Janeiro police search slums for suspects in gang-rape case
Rio de Janeiro police swarmed two slums on Sunday searching for suspects in the alleged gang rape of a 16-year-old Brazilian girl who said more than 30 men assaulted her, a case that shocked the nation set to host the Olympics in August.
May 30, 2016, 10:49 AM IST
Zika not a reason to cancel Rio Olympics, says US health official
The World Health Organization has also said there is strong scientific consensus that Zika can also cause Guillain-Barre, a rare neurological syndrome that causes temporary paralysis in adults.
May 27, 2016, 08:34 AM IST
Rio Olympics: Police train dogs to sniff out terror threat at biggest sporting extravaganza
The dogs showed off their new skills Wednesday in exercises at Rio's international airport.
May 26, 2016, 12:56 PM IST
14 athletes in 2008 Beijing Games positive in new drug tests: Russian Olympic Committee
ROC said that the names of the athletes, according to the disciplinary rules, would not be made public until a second set of control samples had also been tested.
May 25, 2016, 10:29 AM IST
Rio medal winners to be considered for Khel Ratna, Arjuna
The medal winners in individual events who have already not been conferred with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in the past will be considered for the highest sporting honour.
May 24, 2016, 13:01 PM IST
Rio Olympics: Delhi High Court to hear Sushil Kumar's plea for fresh trials today
Sushil has been insisting over the fact that since it's about representing India at the biggest sporting extravaganza, India should send its best wrestler.
May 17, 2016, 08:39 AM IST
China seek Olympic boost with Cup titles
The sport`s pre-eminent nation suffered a blip at the last Thomas Cup in 2014 when Lin`s team were stunned in the semi-finals by Japan, who then beat Malaysia in the final.
May 14, 2016, 06:52 AM IST
Rio Olympics: India to send its highest ever contingent for biggest sporting extravaganza
The athletes have been assured of special assistance for their training both in India and abroad.
May 10, 2016, 17:10 PM 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
Indian weightlifters earn two quota places for Olympics
2014 Commonwealth Games gold medallist Sanjita Chanu also did well in the women's 48kg to end at ninth spot.
May 02, 2016, 16:49 PM IST
