Rio Olympics 2016

Germany and Netherlands in Rio Olympics 2016 Men's hockey semi-final

The last ten minutes were utterly thrilling, with Germany piling on the pressure before eventually going for broke by replacing goalkeeper Nicolas Jacobi with an outfield player with six minutes remaining.

Aug 15, 2016, 18:17 PM IST

Can you guess the best picture of Rio Olympics? Hint: It features Usain Bolt – PIC INSIDE!

Usain bolt created history by winning his 3rd successive 100m gold at Olympics.

Aug 15, 2016, 16:39 PM IST

Rio 2016: Usain Bolt targets Olympic immortality after clinching third successive 100m gold

With one title in the bag, Bolt celebrated and turned his attention to completing the 100m, 200m and 4x100m gold medal sweep at three consecutive Olympics.

Aug 15, 2016, 12:54 PM IST

Rio Olympics: After stunning Michael Phelps, Joseph Schooling gets hero's welcome in Singapore

The government, in a widely expected move, announced that Schooling will not have to undergo mandatory military training until after the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Aug 15, 2016, 12:47 PM IST

Rio 2016 Olympics: Martina Hingis adds silver medal to rich career storyline

The 35-year-old, who came out of retirement for a second time in 2013 and has won three grand slam doubles titles to add to the nine she managed earlier in her career, reflected on her achievement.

Aug 15, 2016, 12:16 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: After finishing fourth in vault final, Dipa Karmakar's next goal is to win gold in 2020 Olympics

The 23-year-old Dipa, who had become the first Indian woman gymnast to have qualified for the Olympics, scored an average of 15.066 points, a mere 0.15 less than the eventual bronze winner Giulia Steingruber (15.216) of Switzerland.

Aug 15, 2016, 11:45 AM IST

Rio Olympics 2016, Day 9: Dipa Karmakar steals limelight as Sania-Bopanna, Saina Nehwal, Men's hockey team crash out

Barring few performances, it was a disappointing day for Indian athletes as big names were knocked out one after the other.

Aug 15, 2016, 09:13 AM IST

Rio Olympics: Wayde Van Niekerk 'massacres' Michael Johnson's record to win 400m

"I believed I could get the world record," the 24-year-old South African said.

Aug 15, 2016, 07:47 AM IST

WATCH: UNBELIEVABLE! Usain Bolt destroys Justin Gatlin in men's 100m final

The multiple Olympic champion powered to victory in 9.81 seconds here on Sunday.

Aug 15, 2016, 07:12 AM IST

Rio Olympics: Andy Murray defeats Juan Martin del Potro for epic second gold

It also stretched the 29-year-old`s current winning streak to a career best 18.

Aug 15, 2016, 06:19 AM IST

Rio Olympics: How Indian athletes performed on Day 9

From huge upsets to heartbreaking moments, here is a round-up of all the action

Aug 15, 2016, 05:47 AM IST

Rio Olympics: Mixed fortunes as Venus Williams misses record fifth gold

Fellow Americans Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Jack Sock downed Williams and Ram 6-7 (3/7), 6-1, 10-7 to grab the gold.

Aug 15, 2016, 05:19 AM IST

WATCH: Romance at Rio Olympics! Chinese diver accepts marriage proposal on podium

The duo has been dating since 2010.

Aug 15, 2016, 05:02 AM IST

READ: How Indian sporting fraternity reacted to Dipa Karmakar's historic Rio show

Dipa`s fourth-place finish in the individual vault final at the Rio Olympics is India`s best performance at an international event till date.

Aug 15, 2016, 04:37 AM IST

Rio 2016 Olympics: India's schedule for Day 10; Lalita Babda, Kidambi Srikanth, Vikas Krishan in action

On Day 10, boxing could be the source of India's first medal at the ongoing Rio Olympics.

Aug 15, 2016, 04:26 AM IST

Rio 2016: Sania Mirza breaks down after loss, says may not play at next Olympics

India`s hopes of their first medal at the Rio Olympics were dashed as Sania and Rohan lost 1-6, 5-7 to Czechs.

Aug 15, 2016, 03:56 AM IST

Abhinav Bindra pays ultimate compliment to Dipa Karmakar - Here's what the legend said...

From Virender Sehwag and other prominent sports personalities to political bigwigs hailed her display.

Aug 15, 2016, 03:06 AM IST