Shuttler Kidambi Srikanth storms into pre-quarters at Rio Olympics 2016
Srikanth, the only Indian male shuttler in fray in singles, claimed a 21-6, 21-18 win over the Swedish rival in a contest that lasted over half-an-hour at Riocentro-Pavilion 4.
Aug 14, 2016, 21:44 PM IST
Jemima Jelagat Sumgong becomes first Kenyan woman to win Olympic marathon at Rio 2016
Belarusian Volha Mazuronak, 27, shook up the pack halfway through, taking the lead and briefly pulling ahead of the lead group.
Aug 14, 2016, 21:09 PM IST
Shooters Gagan Narang and Chain Singh fail to qualify in 50m rifle event at Rio Olympics 2016
Russian Sergey Kamenskiy set a new Olympic record to secure the top qualifying spot, with a score of 1184, including 67 inner 10s.
Aug 14, 2016, 20:40 PM IST
Rio's slave history forgotten amid Olympic media glitz
People in Camorim believe the site under the village contains archaeological remains of their ancestors, which Rio developers cleared away and built over without consulting the Camorim community.
Aug 14, 2016, 20:10 PM IST
The two-time reigning Olympic champion Usain Bolt says athletics needs him to win at Rio 2016 Olympics
The Jamaican added that every time the Olympic Games are held, it feels as a decisive moment for him, and this is what he exactly feels in Rio.
Aug 14, 2016, 19:45 PM IST
Saina Nehwal loses to Maria Ulitina 18-21 19-21 to crash out of Rio Olympics 2016
Maria dominated the pace of the rallies even as Saina seemed restricted in her movement as the Ukraine player led 14-13.
Aug 14, 2016, 19:04 PM IST
Usain Bolt qualifies at Rio 2016 Olympics for 100m semis
Bolt is aiming to repeat his 100m, 200m and 4x100m victories at the Beijing 2008 and London 2012 Games.
Aug 13, 2016, 23:37 PM IST
Andy Murray advances to final at Rio Olympics 2016 to defend his title
In Sunday`s gold medal match, the 29-year-old Briton will face either Spain`s Rafa Nadal or Argentina`s Juan Martin del Potro, who play later on Saturday.
Aug 13, 2016, 22:25 PM IST
Lalita Babar becomes the first Indian track athlete to reach Olympic final in 32 years
The top three in the three heats gain automatic qualification while Lalita, hailing from Maharashtra, made the grade as one of the six fastest from among the rest.
Aug 13, 2016, 21:17 PM IST
India's women's hockey team fails to enter quarters at Rio Olympics
With this loss, India remained in the sixth spot, while the United States, Britain, Australia and Argentina made it to the quarter-finals.
Aug 13, 2016, 20:23 PM IST
Indian Men's Hockey team face Belgium for a place in Rio Olympic semis after 36 years
Belgium have risen in the ranks over the past decade and are rated as one of the most feared teams in world hockey for their attacking style of play.
Aug 13, 2016, 18:44 PM IST
On Shobhaa De's remark: Nobody in India gives a damn about sports barring Olympics, says Heena Sidhu
Reacting to De's tweet, Sidhu, who failed to win a medal at Rio despite participating in two events, said that she would want experts to talk about India's performances.
Aug 12, 2016, 13:07 PM IST
EMOTIONAL VIDEO: Weightlifter loses wife ahead of Beijing Olympics...WATCH what he did next!
After losing his wife in a car accident, Steiner continued to train as he had promised her a gold medal at the biggest sporting spectacle.
Aug 12, 2016, 10:41 AM IST
After Shobhaa De's insulting remark, here's how Sachin Tendulkar backed Indian athletes in Rio 2016
The cricket icon said that the start might not have been great for India at Rio, but with the support of the fans, things will change at the biggest sporting spectacle.
Aug 12, 2016, 09:40 AM IST
China knows why India is failing to shine at Olympics – and the reasons are...
Being the world's second most populous country (at over 1.25 billion), India's performance at the Olympics has rarely been something to write home about.
Aug 11, 2016, 18:09 PM IST
Rio 2016, Day 6: Swimming legend Michael Phelps wins individual 200m medley, bags 22nd gold
Phelps was star of the show yet again.
Aug 11, 2016, 15:47 PM IST
What A Shame: Salman Khan, IOA’s Goodwill Ambassador for Rio 2016, doesn't know Dipa Karmakar's correct name
Dipa has become the first Indian to enter the gymnastics finals at the Olympic Games.
Aug 11, 2016, 13:06 PM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: Heena Sidhu replies to Shobhaa De's insulting remark with these BRILLIANT tweets!
Soon after Indian men's hockey team lost their second match 2-3 to Germany, De took to Twitter to post an insulting tweet for the Indian athletes.
Aug 11, 2016, 12:11 PM IST
India at Rio, Day 5: Indian archers, Manoj Kumar raise expectations after Jitu Rai's heartbreaking exit
Deepika Kumari and Bombayla Devi, along with boxer Manoj Kumar, brought smiles back on the faces of Indian fans with their dominating performances on Day 5 at Rio.
Aug 11, 2016, 10:12 AM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: Dhattu Bhokanal - Rower who had not seen a river till 4 years ago
A class 10 drop-out, Bhokanal was a farmer, spending hours lugging water from the village wells to his fields.
Aug 11, 2016, 09:29 AM IST
