Rio Olympics 2016: Ethiopian runner Feyisa Lilesa in `death` protest
"I have relatives in prison back home," he said.
Aug 21, 2016, 23:07 PM IST
Mongolian weightlifter Chagnaadorj Usukhbayar tests positive for testosterone in Olympics 2016
"In total, the CAS... dealt with seven doping cases," it said in a statement.
Aug 21, 2016, 22:59 PM IST
Girl power to the fore: PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik save India from drawing a blank in Rio Games
Three unassuming women became the redeemers for India at the Rio Olympics as the country concluded its campaign with some good, bad and ugly memories.
Aug 21, 2016, 22:51 PM IST
Olympic 2016 ticket scandal official Patrick Hickey to appear before judge Tuesday
The International Olympic Committee leader gave no other details but the 71-year-old Hickey could be formally charged or the judge could order him released on bail.
Aug 21, 2016, 21:38 PM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: Wrestling bronze medallist Sakshi Malik to be Indian flag bearer at Closing Ceremony
The announcement came after India's last medal hope Yogeshwar Dutt lost 0-3 to Ganzorig Mandakhnaran in the qualifying of the 65kg freestyle wrestling.
Aug 21, 2016, 21:29 PM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: Thanackal Gopi and Kheta Ram clock personal best in marathon
The other Indian in the fray Nitendra Singh clocked 2:22:52s to finish at the 84th spot.
Aug 21, 2016, 21:13 PM IST
Olympics 2016: Rio repeat proves London was no fluke, says legendary Mo Farah
The 33-year-old was as humble as ever, however, after yet another textbook run by the athlete who also boasts consecutive 5,000m-10,000m doubles in the world championships.
Aug 21, 2016, 10:53 AM IST
Told PV Sindhu not to think we have lost a match, but that we have won a medal: Pullela Gopichand
Coach Gopichand, who deserves much credit for Sindhu’s silver, says she transformed admirably during Games.
Aug 21, 2016, 08:27 AM IST
Australian athletes detained in Rio Olympics 2016 for tampering with IDs
They were taken before a judge and let off in return for payment of 10,000 reais (US$3,120)fines.
Aug 20, 2016, 20:49 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh government to reward Sindhu with Rs 3 cr cash prize and government job
The government would also award Rs 50 lakh to Sindhu's coach Pullela Gopichand for mentoring her, he said.
Aug 20, 2016, 20:03 PM IST
Woman power saves India blushes at greatest show on earth
They were equals when it came to effort and perseverance in what is called the greatest show on earth.
Aug 20, 2016, 19:55 PM IST
India's epic feat at Rio shows Indian badminton in safe hands
It turned out to be a watershed moment for Indian badminton as Sindhu became the first Indian shuttler to win a silver at the Olympics.
Aug 20, 2016, 19:46 PM IST
Yogeshwar Dutt not letting negativity affect him ahead of his event at Rio Olympics 2016
"Everyone in the team is in a shock, and we are trying our best that it does not affect Yogeshwar. He is our last medal hope. We just pray that he gets a good draw," he added.
Aug 20, 2016, 19:36 PM IST
Olympic refugee team participant thanks Hrithik Roshan for support ar Rio 2016
The actor had specifically expressed his support to Mardini, who competed for the 100 meter butterfly and freestyle heats.
Aug 20, 2016, 18:50 PM IST
Produnova can't be called a death vault: Dipa Karmakar
Popularly known as the 'Vault of Death', the best of gymnasts hesitate in attempting the Produnova but not Dipa.
Aug 20, 2016, 17:12 PM IST
WATCH: True sportsmanship! Lin Dan exchanges shirt with Lee Chong Wei after losing in men's semis
At the final in London Olympics 2012, Chong Wei lost 15-21, 21-10, 19-21 to Lin Dan.
Aug 20, 2016, 14:48 PM IST
Rio Olympics 2016, Day 14: PV Sindhu settles for silver in women's final; Usain Bolt completes historic 'triple-treble'
In the summit clash, Sindhu lost 21-19, 12-21, 15-21 in a high-intensity final that lasted for an hour and 23 minutes at the Riocentre in Rio de Janeiro.
Aug 20, 2016, 09:11 AM IST
Boxer who followed heart into Rio Olympics 2016 Final
Sotomayor will face Uzbekistan`s Fazliddin Gaibnazarov in Sunday`s gold-medal clash.
Aug 20, 2016, 00:08 AM IST
Abhinav Bindra, Sachin Tendulkar and Vishwanathan Anand hail PV Sindhu's brilliant effort
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan was also ecstatic with the shuttler's performance.
Aug 19, 2016, 23:07 PM IST
Ryan Lochte apologises for his behaviour at Rio Oylmpics 2016
"It`s traumatic to be out late with your friends in a foreign country - with a language barrier - and have a stranger point a gun at you and demand money to let you leave," he said.
Aug 19, 2016, 22:46 PM IST
