Rio Olympics 2016

Rio Olympics 2016: Dipa Karmakar says not disappointed at missing a medal

"For me this is my first Olympics. But I don't need to be disappointed I will give my best in Tokyo 2020," she said.

Aug 15, 2016, 02:50 AM IST

WATCH: Dipa Karmakar's inspirational performance in final of women's vault

The 23-year-old created history by producing the best-ever performance by an Indian gymnast in the Olympics history.

Aug 15, 2016, 02:11 AM IST

Rio 2016: SSP Chawrasia T50, Anirban Lahiri 57th as India's campaign ends in golf

Britain's Justin Rose (67), Sweden's Henrik Stenson (68) and USA's Matt Kuchar (63) won the gold, silver and bronze respectively.

Aug 15, 2016, 01:41 AM IST

Rio Olympics: Kei Nishikori beats Rafael Nadal, ends Japan's 96-year medal wait in tennis

Nadal, the 2008 singles champion in Beijing, was playing his 11th match in Rio.

Aug 15, 2016, 01:18 AM IST

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar misses medal by a whisker, finishes 4th with a score of 15.066

In her two vaults in the final, Dipa scored 14.866 and 15.266 respectively.

Aug 15, 2016, 00:20 AM IST

Ryan Lochte robbbed in taxi hold-up after leaving party says USOC in Rio Olympics 2016

"Their taxi was stopped by individuals posing as armed police officers who demanded the athletes` money and other personal belongings.

Aug 14, 2016, 23:20 PM IST

Manoj Kumar bows out of Rio Olympics 2016 with a spirited show

Manoj was guilty of not using his height and reach advantage to the fullest and was clearly shaken by a vicious blow to his torso by Gaibnazarov's powerful left hand.

Aug 14, 2016, 22:52 PM IST

Rio Olympics Men's Hockey: India defeated 3-1 by Belgium, knocked out of Rio Olympics

The result means that India are out of the Rio Olympics at quarter-finals stage, with Belgium progressing to semi-finals.

Aug 14, 2016, 22:33 PM IST

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna fail to give India first medal in Rio Olympics 2016

The Indian fourth seeds slumped to a 6-1, 7-5 defeat to Lucie Hradecka and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic in just 71 minutes.

Aug 14, 2016, 22:08 PM IST

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

SHOCKING! Rio Olympics gold medallist Ryan Lochte 'held up at gunpoint'

The 32-year-old Lochte won gold on Wednesday in the men’s 4x200 freestyle relay.

Aug 14, 2016, 20:07 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 knocked out of Rio Olympics – Real reason behind the shocking loss is REVEALED!

World No. 5 Saina Nehwal lost 18-21 19-21 to World No. 61 Maria Ulitina

Aug 14, 2016, 19:26 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

Exhilarated Tripura waits with bated breath for Dipa Karmakar's performance in Rio finals

Dipa is the first Indian gymnast to make the cut in the Olympics in 52 years.

Aug 14, 2016, 17:17 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016, Day 9: Unstoppable Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin to clinch third successive gold in 100m final

Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna lost out to Czech Republic's L. Hradecka and R. Stepanek 1-6, 5-7, while India were defeated 3-1 by Belgium in hockey.

Aug 14, 2016, 16:56 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: Narsingh Yadav eyes fairy-tale climax, Yogeshwar Dutt keen to sign off on high

Midway into the 17-day extravaganza, the biggest ever Indian contingent of 100-plus athletes is yet to land a medal and the onus would now be on the wrestlers to make up for it.

Aug 14, 2016, 15:44 PM IST