Rio 2016

New kits available for Indian boxers, no threat of Olympics disqualification

So far, Vikas Krishan (75kg) and Manoj (64kg) have won their opening bouts to enter the pre-quarters of their respective categories.

Aug 11, 2016, 16:37 PM IST

All eyes on Saina Nehwal as shuttlers begin quest for Rio glory today

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal will lead the seven-member Indian challenge when they kick off their Rio Olympic campaign in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro on Thursday.

Aug 11, 2016, 11:47 AM IST

Rio Olympics: Rahimov, Balandin shine for Kazakhstan in weightlifting, swimming respectively

Weightlifter Nijat Rahimov of Kazakhstan broke the world record to win the gold medal of the men`s 77kg category while his compatriot Dmitriy Balandin created history by claiming the central Asian country`s first swimming medal at the ongoing Rio Olympics here.

Aug 11, 2016, 09:44 AM IST

Rio 2016: Katie Ledecky bags third gold as Team USA clinches women`s 4x200m freestyle relay

Katie Ledecky swam a sensational anchor leg to claim her third gold medal of the Rio Olympics as the United States won the women`s 4x200m freestyle relay on Wednesday.

Aug 11, 2016, 09:29 AM IST

Rio 2016: Indian women's hockey team thrashed 1-6 by Australia

Kenny got the sixth goal for Australia from the penalty corner to complete the route.

Aug 10, 2016, 21:54 PM IST

REVEALED: YIKES! Why Rio Olympics dive pool mysteriously turned green overnight

The color change was observed before the start of the women’s synchronized diving final Tuesday night.

Aug 10, 2016, 21:19 PM IST

Rio 2016: Indian Judoka Avtar Singh's Olympic campaign ends

The 24-year-old from Punjab failed to match up to Popole.

Aug 10, 2016, 20:04 PM IST

Olympic Games: Sachin Tendulkar says he will back India's Rio athletes to the hilt

Tendulkar was asked about criticism from some quarters after the poor show of Indian athletes.

Aug 10, 2016, 19:52 PM IST

Ace shooter Jitu Rai crashes out of Rio Olympics, belies expectations

Defending champions Jin Jongoh of Korea topped the qualification with 567.

Aug 10, 2016, 19:30 PM IST

EPIC TAKEDOWN! How Harsha Bhogle destroyed Shobhaa De without even naming her

Apart from sports lovers, eminent personalities as well as athletes slammed her for the remark.

Aug 10, 2016, 16:11 PM IST

Rio 2016: Shocking! Media bus carrying journalists attacked, no serious injuries

Journalists in the bus hurled themselves to the floor after two windows were blown out. The driver put his foot down and got the passengers to the Games` main press centre.

Aug 10, 2016, 09:07 AM IST

Rio Olympics: What a player! Michael Phelps claims 21st gold as US win 4x200m relay

Milking the acclaim of the Brazilian crowd, Phelps climbed past the massed bank of poolside photographers to kiss fiancee Nicole and baby Boomer after an emotional medals ceremony.

Aug 10, 2016, 08:34 AM IST

Garbine Muguruza crashes as Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal breeze in Rio

Muguruza refused to admit that she has found it tough to adjust to being a Grand Slam champion for the first time.

Aug 10, 2016, 02:18 AM IST

WATCH! French Gymnast who broke his leg CARELESSLY dropped by medical staff while on stretcher

A recent video also emerged where the gymnast was dropped by the medical staff who were carrying him on the stretcher.

Aug 08, 2016, 16:58 PM IST