Rio Games

Leander Paes-Mahesh Bhupathi might reunite for Rio Olympics 2016: Report

For London Olympics 2012, Bhupathi refused to pair up with Paes, post which they were not on talking terms for several years.

Apr 27, 2016, 08:28 AM IST

What India's famous sports personalities said about Salman Khan's appointment as country's Goodwill Ambassador for Rio Games

 Salman's father Salim attacked Milkha Singh on social micro-blogging site Twitter.

Apr 26, 2016, 13:21 PM IST

Gautam Gambhir: Not Salman Khan but Abhinav Bindra a better choice as Goodwill Ambassador for Rio Games

Gambhir added that athletes did not need any publicity from Bollywood.

Apr 26, 2016, 08:55 AM IST

Mairaj Ahmed Khan wins India's first skeet medal at a shooting World Cup

Mairaj shot 122 in the qualifying, 15/16 in semi-final stage of six-men final round and then 14+1 in the gold medal match.

Apr 25, 2016, 13:52 PM IST

Rio Olympics: After Yogeshwar Dutt, Milkha Singh too hits out at Salman Khan's appointment as Goodwill Ambassador

"We don't need any ambassador. Sportsmen representing nation in Rio Olympics 2016 are our ambassadors," he said.

Apr 24, 2016, 13:50 PM IST

After Kanhaiya Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt hits out at Salman Khan - Here's why!

The 33-year-old made these remarks on social micro-blogging site Twitter.

Apr 24, 2016, 08:50 AM IST

Embarrassment for India as overweight Vinesh Phogat disqualified from World Olympic Qualifying event

Vinesh weighed 400gm more than what was stipulated to be eligible for the 48kg category competition.

Apr 23, 2016, 15:45 PM IST

Rio Games count down starts with Olympia torch lighting

The Rio Games run from August 5-21.

Apr 21, 2016, 15:46 PM IST

Dipa Karmakar: 22-year-old scripts history, becomes first Indian woman gymnast to qualify for Olympics

This win made her the first Indian woman to win a commonwealth gymnastics medal and the second Indian, after Ashish Kumar. 

Apr 18, 2016, 08:35 AM IST

Vijender Singh: Will give my all to represent India at Rio 2016

Beijing Olympics bronze medallist Vijender said it was a big step taken by world boxing's governing body.

Feb 26, 2016, 14:23 PM IST

Justin Gatlin vows to beat Usain Bolt at 2016 Rio Olympics

The prospect of another clash between Bolt and Gatlin sets the tone for an epic 100m showdown during the summer Olympics in Brazil.

Feb 17, 2016, 16:48 PM IST

12th South Asian Games: Kavita Raut books Rio 2016 berth with marathon gold

Nashik girl Raut is the lone athlete to have qualified for the Olympics from the 12th SAG.

Feb 12, 2016, 15:08 PM IST

Heena Sidhu: Ministry officials think that it’s very easy to win an Olympic medal

Abhinav Bindra once said that the government should have implemented TOPS in a better way. 

Jan 28, 2016, 20:21 PM IST

Heena Sidhu claims Rio Olympics berth in 10m air pistol shooting

Despite starting off with an average score of 9.8, Sidhu managed to stay ahead in 20-shots final round.

Jan 27, 2016, 17:07 PM IST

Sushil Kumar does not see controversy if he or Narsingh Yadav goes to Rio

Sushil said whoever represents the country in the Olympics should do well and he was ready for the trials.
 

Jan 22, 2016, 19:05 PM IST

Abhinav Bindra to skip Asian shooting event to give chance to others

The competition to be held at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range here from January 25 to February 3.

Dec 30, 2015, 16:36 PM IST

Golf in India will explode if Anirban Lahiri can win in Rio Olympics: Tiger Woods

Woods believes that after the success of Jeev Milkha Singh and Arjun Atwal, Lahiri is the new flag bearer of Indian golf.

Dec 02, 2015, 13:16 PM IST

Mayor trusts Rio Olympic security, but says 'have to worry'

The major problem in Rio is street crime, robberies and assaults part of the endemic violence in a city rife with guns.

Nov 22, 2015, 02:42 AM IST

Mo Farah likely to miss World Indoor Championships

Farah has not competed in a World or European championship since Glasgow 2012.

Nov 12, 2015, 20:44 PM IST

Lin Dan headlines Rio 2016 badminton test event

The 32-year-old has been confirmed for the tournament at the Riocentro venue from November 24 to 29.

Nov 03, 2015, 12:47 PM IST