Rio 2016

Rio 2016: IOC condemns athletes' disrespectful attitude towards Russian swimmer

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has condemned athletes for the disrespectful attitude to each other during the Olympics, including towards Russian four-time world swimming champion Yulia Efimova, IOC's communications director Mark Adams has said.
 

Aug 13, 2016, 15:02 PM IST

Rio 2016: Rafael Nadal, Marc Lopez win men's doubles gold

Nadal is just the fourth player to win gold in singles and doubles after Serena and Venus Williams and Chile`s Nicolas Massu.
 

Aug 13, 2016, 06:20 AM IST

Rio Olympics: How Indian athletes performed on Day 7

Here is how the Indian contingent fare on Day 7 of the Olympic Games.

Aug 13, 2016, 06:05 AM IST

Rio 2016 Olympics: India's complete schedule for Day 8

From golf to tennis, here is what's in store for the Indian contingent on August 13.

Aug 13, 2016, 04:54 AM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: Dattu Bhokanal qualifies for Final C after finishing 2nd in Semis

Bhokanal stayed ahead in the race all throughout before losing in the final second to Bendeguz Molnar Petervari.

Aug 13, 2016, 02:43 AM IST

Organisers shut pool to treat green water at Rio Olympics 2016

Competitors were performing dry training in the venue on Friday.

Aug 13, 2016, 00:05 AM IST

Andy Murray survives another scare at Rio Olympics to make semis

Murray finished with 31 winners but also 36 unforced errors.

Aug 12, 2016, 23:54 PM IST

India held by Canada 2-2 in a nail-biting encounter at Rio Olympics 2016

Canada took few second to make it 1-1.

Aug 12, 2016, 22:53 PM IST

Weightlifter Milko Tokola blacks out, falls off stage at Rio Olympics

Milko Tokola was making his first Olympic appearance.

Aug 12, 2016, 22:19 PM IST

Polish Olympic champion Adrian Zielinski weightlifter fails dope test after his brother Tomasz Zielinski

"I have too much to lose to use doping," said Adrian Zielinski

Aug 12, 2016, 22:00 PM IST

Ethiopia's Almaz Ayana shatters world record to win 10,000 meter race

Ayana will now turn her attention to her preferred 5,000m distance.

Aug 12, 2016, 21:24 PM IST

Usain Bolt's mother Jennifer Bolt recalls him as a `strong` baby

"I think this was a natural talent," Jennifer Bolt

Aug 12, 2016, 21:05 PM IST

Shuttlers Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa crash out of Rio Olympics

The Indian duo suffered a 16-21, 21-16, 17-21 defeat against the Dutch pair.

Aug 12, 2016, 20:03 PM IST

Gagan Narang and Chain Singh fail to qualify for 50m Rifle Prone finals

It was particularly disappointing for Narang, who was placed as high as 4th at one stage.

Aug 12, 2016, 19:13 PM IST

Sponsors missing from action in war on doping: Whistleblower

Nike is also not alone in sponsoring athletes who have had positive doping tests.

Aug 12, 2016, 17:25 PM IST

It would be amazing to win medal at Rio, says Sania Mirza

The tennis ace, along with her partner Bopanna began their Olympic campaign on a positive note, beating Sam Stosur and Jonathan Peers of Australia in straight sets 7-5, 6-4 on Thursday to book their place in the quarter-finals.

Aug 12, 2016, 16:51 PM IST

Michael Phelps to mentor one of America`s youngest ever Olympic swimming teams in Rio

Gold medals are not Phelps' only priority.

Aug 12, 2016, 16:06 PM IST