Rio Games

US Olympic trials: Michael Phelps holds off Ryan Lochte in 200m medley thriller

Clary finished third in 1:55.33 and confirmed he was retiring from the sport.
 

Jul 02, 2016, 09:07 AM IST

World number two Jordan Spieth still uncertain if he will play in Rio Olympics

"When I feel confident, I will make a decision either side."
 

Jun 30, 2016, 14:00 PM IST

Summer Olympic 2016: Maria Sharapova awaiting CAS approval for Rio participation

Two weeks ago Sharapova was reported to have filed an appeal with the CAS in Switzerland`s Lausanne against her two-year suspension

Jun 29, 2016, 18:20 PM IST

Complete list of athletes representing India at 2016 Rio Olympics

In 2012, the Indian contingent showed a huge improvement in their performance at the coveted event.

Jun 29, 2016, 13:30 PM IST

Rio Games: Michael Phelps takes another step toward last Olympic hurrah

Franklin and Grevers were just the latest big names to fall in Omaha.

Jun 29, 2016, 11:35 AM IST

Rio Games: Sprint superstar Usain Bolt gears up for last Olympic trials

Bolt`s main challenge is likely to come from Yohan Blake and Nickel Ashmeade.

Jun 29, 2016, 11:30 AM IST

Rio Olympics: Unpaid police display 'welcome to hell' banner, claim nobody will be safe at Games

Last week, the city's accredited anti-doping laboratory had been stopped from conducting tests. 

Jun 28, 2016, 14:30 PM IST

Shiva Thapa, Manoj Kumar can win gold at Rio Olympics: Vikas Krishan

Vikas also hinted that Rio could be his last Olympics.

Jun 27, 2016, 20:27 PM IST

Record hundred Indian athletes already make cut for Rio Olympics

Thus far, India has qualified for 13 sports disciplines at Rio, with swimming and golf still to be accounted for.

Jun 27, 2016, 17:55 PM IST

Three more Indian athletes qualify for Rio Olympics

The qualifying mark for the Olympics in women's 200m is 23.20secs.

Jun 26, 2016, 21:46 PM IST

After Dutee Chand, sprinter Srabani Nanda qualifies for Rio Olympics

Interestingly, like Dutee Chand, who has recently qualified for Rio Games, Srabani too is from Odisha.

Jun 26, 2016, 17:43 PM IST

Jitu Rai pips three-time Olympic champion Jongoh Jin to clinch the silver medal

The World Cup in Baku is the last shooting tournament before the Olympics in August. 

Jun 25, 2016, 15:55 PM IST

Sprinter Dutee Chand shatters own national record, qualifies for Rio Olympics

20-year-old Dutee clocked 11.30 seconds in the women's 100m heats in the Kazakhstan Meet.

Jun 25, 2016, 15:31 PM IST

Devendro Singh in quarters, Manoj Kumar in last-16 of Olympic Qualifiers

India have not sent any entry in the 56kg category as Shiva Thapa has already qualified for the Rio Games

Jun 20, 2016, 16:58 PM IST

Mary Kom is hopeful for a wildcard entry to Rio Olympics

The biggest multi-sporting extravaganza in Rio is scheduled to kick start from August 5.

Jun 07, 2016, 22:33 PM IST

To play for India in 7 Olympics is a very proud feeling: Leander Paes

Muhammad Ali was one of my biggest heroes. Not for the medals and trophies but for the humanity he stood for, said Paes.

Jun 07, 2016, 20:25 PM IST

Sushil Kumar to approach WFI before deciding on moving Supreme Court

Sushil's mentor and father-in-law Mahabali Satpal, meanwhile, said he was upset with the verdict.

Jun 06, 2016, 22:36 PM IST

'Vijender Singh doesn't have time left for Rio Olympic trials'

At present, Shiva Thapa is the lone Indian boxer to have qualified for the Rio Games.

Jun 06, 2016, 17:25 PM IST

Salman Khan hits back; questions Tendulkar, Rahman's appointment as Goodwill Ambassadors

 Salman's appointment was questioned by wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt and legendary athlete Milkha Singh.

Jun 06, 2016, 15:14 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: Delhi High Court dismisses Sushil Kumar's plea seeking trial with Narsingh Yadav

Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) conducted a transparent process of selection, says Delhi HC.

 

Jun 06, 2016, 14:23 PM IST