Rio 2016 BMX test event cancelled
The Olympic BMX test event went ahead in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday after the first of the two-day event was cancelled due to what athletes had deemed sub-standard and unsafe tracks.
Oct 05, 2015, 09:10 AM IST
Ronaldinho won't retire, says agent
The 35-year-old this week left the Brazilian club by mutual consent after just three months and nine matches.
Oct 02, 2015, 08:03 AM IST
Rio 2016 launches ticket resale program
Rio 2016 organisers on Thursday launched an official resale program for Brazilian residents with unwanted Olympic tickets.
Oct 02, 2015, 08:00 AM IST
Rio de Janeiro mayor bans Uber, open to debating regulation
The mayor of Rio de Janeiro said on Tuesday he would ban the use of ride-hailing app Uber in the city, but left the door open to possible regulation of the service in the future.
Sep 30, 2015, 04:55 AM IST
Rio Olympics ceremonies tighten budget amid Brazil crisis
The opening and closing ceremonies of Rio Olympic and Paralympic games will be in low budget, much less than in London Olympics, ceremonies' directors have said.
Sep 23, 2015, 08:42 AM IST
Rio defends Olympic aquatic venues
Officials in Rio de Janeiro have rebuffed claims from swimming's world governing body FINA that aquatic events of the 2016 Olympic were being treated with "disrespect".
Sep 17, 2015, 16:58 PM IST
