Rio Games

Narsingh Yadav dope scandal: Grappler fails second test, Rio Olympics dream all but over

The National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) disciplinary panel hearing today will reveal if Narsingh can represent India in the Olympic Games starting in Rio on August 5.

Jul 27, 2016, 15:18 PM IST

Rio Games 2016: Olympic pro at 22, Shiva Thapa banks on improved strength at mega event

Shiva was barely 18 when he qualified for the 2012 Games, which was a forgettable campaign ending in an opening-round loss.

Jul 27, 2016, 14:30 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: Neymar defends his party boy lifestyle

Barcelona star went on: "I really don`t see the problem. It`s my private life. On the pitch, I always give everything I have."

Jul 27, 2016, 13:31 PM IST

Narsingh Yadav doping row: Did brother of international wrestler spike his food in Sonipat?

Narsingh had tested positive for methandienone, an anabolic steroid, which is known to lead to an increase in muscle and weight.

Jul 27, 2016, 09:54 AM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: Narsingh Yadav's fate hangs in balance as NADA takes final decision today

Wrestling Federation of India on Tuesday named Praveen Rana as Narsingh's replacement in the 74kg category of wrestling for Rio Olympics.

Jul 27, 2016, 09:01 AM IST

SHOCKING! Narsingh Yadav wanted to kill himself after dope test fiasco?

Narsingh is found to have used a banned steroid. 

Jul 27, 2016, 08:29 AM IST

Narsingh Yadav's doping case: WFI rallies behind beleaguered wrestler, backs 'conspiracy' claims

WFI said that the federation was backing Narsingh as he was one of India's top medal hopefuls.

Jul 25, 2016, 13:36 PM IST

SHOCKING: When Narsingh Yadav was caught cheating in a Maharashtra police exam!

Narsingh got a job in Maharashtra police on the basis of his gold medal in the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in New Delhi. While undergoing two-year training, he had to clear 13 papers to be posted as DySP in Thane’s rural region.

Jul 25, 2016, 10:16 AM IST

Sandeep Yadav – Narsingh Yadav's roommate, also fails doping test

While Narsingh Yadav has pleaded innocence ever since news of him failing a doping test broke, in a fresh development, his roommate Sandeep Yadav is also said to have tested positive for a banned substance.

Jul 25, 2016, 08:42 AM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: Shooter Chain Singh to be discharged from hospital today

Chain Singh won a bronze medal at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games in 50m rifle 3 positions. 

Jul 24, 2016, 14:31 PM IST

Olympics 2016: IOC faces historic call on Russia Rio ban

IOC is facing global pressure to take bold action given the jaw-dropping nature of the allegations against Russia.

Jul 24, 2016, 08:49 AM IST

Olympics 2016: PM Narendra Modi to flag off 'Run for Rio' event on July 31

Giant screens will also be put up at the Central Park here starting August 1.

Jul 23, 2016, 16:40 PM IST

Vijender Singh pleads for an end to Indian boxing's administrative mess

This logjam has affected Indian Boxing as only three boxers have qualified for the Rio Olympics as compared to eight in London in 2012.

Jul 23, 2016, 16:37 PM IST

Usain Bolt eases to victory, Kendra Harrison hurdles to glory

Bolt ran a solid time of 19.89sec in his first competitive 200m of this season.

Jul 23, 2016, 09:12 AM IST

Olympics 2016: Ban Russians from all Rio sports - US anti-doping boss

Weighing their responsibility to those who have not tested positive against the potential far-reaching dope cheating range of a state-backed scheme is the problem facing the IOC as it tries to ensure clean athletes a fair Olympic playing field.

Jul 22, 2016, 09:14 AM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: CAS rejects Russia appeal, bars athletes from mega event

The IAAF has said individuals who could definitely prove they were not tainted by the country`s corrupt system could be eligible for Rio.

Jul 21, 2016, 16:05 PM IST

Olympics: IOC mulls `options` as Russia made to wait on Rio fate

The IOC said Tuesday it would study "legal options" before deciding whether to ban Russia from the Rio Games and barred sports minister Vitaly Mutko, acting on a bombshell report detailing rampant state-run doping.

Jul 20, 2016, 09:39 AM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: IOC delays Russia ban decision for CAS ruling

IOC executive committee held emergency talks Tuesday.

Jul 20, 2016, 08:17 AM IST

Rio 2016: Brazil happy to rely on Neymar for Olympic gold

The Games start on August 5.

Jul 20, 2016, 08:11 AM IST

If I don't win a medal at Rio Olympics, I will try again: Sania Mirza

The women's doubles world number one player said one has to inspire himself or herself to achieve success in the Olympics but the biggest inspiration was to play for the country.

Jul 18, 2016, 15:09 PM IST