Rio Olympics 2016

It is inexcusable that Leander Paes reached Rio a day before doubles match: Mahesh Bhupathi

While several fans were left disappointed, Bhupathi too gave Paes a piece of his mouth for his late arrival at the biggest sporting spectacle.

Aug 30, 2016, 12:21 PM IST

On mistreating women's hockey players: Indian Railways slams report, says players were not made to sit on floor

The statement said that the Hockey players hold no grudge against the Indian Railways and the same was communicated by them to the Indian Railways authorities.

Aug 30, 2016, 10:49 AM IST

Building a sports culture crucial to winning medals at Olympics: Pullela Gopichand

Wrestler Sakshi Malik and Sindhu saved India the blushes at the Rio Olympic Games by winning a bronze and a silver respectively.

Aug 29, 2016, 21:23 PM IST

BMWs for Rio Champions: Shobhaa De launches SCATHING attack – See her Tweet

Sachin Tendulkar gifted BMWs to India's Rio Olympic heroes, PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Dipa Karmakar and Pullela Gopichand.

Aug 29, 2016, 19:58 PM IST

CRPF set to appoint Rio silver medallist PV Sindhu as Commandant and brand ambassador

PV Sindhu would be asked to hold motivational sessions with troops when she is not playing or practising.

Aug 29, 2016, 18:41 PM IST

BMWs for Rio Olympics Champions: Did you know Sachin Tendulkar did not pay for the cars?

Sachin had earlier given a BMW to Saina Nehwal as well after the shuttler had won India a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics.

Aug 29, 2016, 18:30 PM IST

PURE GOLD! Twitter goes nuts as Vijay Goel calls PV Sindhu & Sakshi Malik 'gold medallists'

Vijay Goel referred PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik as “gold medallists”, instead of silver and bronze respectively.

Aug 29, 2016, 17:59 PM IST

Slip of Tongue! Sports Minister Vijay Goel calls PV Sindhu & Sakshi Malik gold medallists - WATCH

Speaking to ANI about the occasion, Vijay Goel called PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik 'Rio Olympics Gold Medallists'.

Aug 29, 2016, 17:37 PM IST

Influenced by shuttlers' performance in Rio, Jharkhand to now have a badminton academy

The coaching will be conducted by reputed shuttler Sachin Kumar Rana, one of the five coaches appointed under National coach Pullela Gopichand.

Aug 29, 2016, 17:13 PM IST

From Swift Dzire, to a BMW: It's dream come true, says PV Sindhu after receiving second car from Sachin Tendulkar

Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar fulfilled his promise of providing a swanky BMW to ace shuttler PV Sindhu, who created history at Rio Olympics 2016.

Aug 29, 2016, 12:21 PM IST

Usain Bolt was poor, eating beef helped him win nine medals in Olympics: BJP MP Udit Raj

The Delhi legislator said that the fastest man on the planet was very poor and it was only after he implemented his coach's advice of eating beef did he start winning medals at the biggest sporting spectacle.

 

Aug 29, 2016, 09:16 AM IST

PM Modi hosts Rio medallists PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, national sports awardees

India returned with two medals, a silver in women's singles badminton and a bronze in women's wrestling, from the Rio Games.

Aug 28, 2016, 19:00 PM IST

US Open 2016, Men's Singles Preview: Man of the moment Andy Murray poised for greater things

Ahead of Monday`s start to the season`s final Grand Slam, the 29-year-old is the sport`s man of the moment.

Aug 28, 2016, 18:36 PM IST

France ban top tennis women players over Rio Olympics row

In the interim the two women, the reigning French Open doubles champions, as well as Paire, will forfeit financial aid and selection to represent their country.

Aug 28, 2016, 18:13 PM IST

Bitter boxer Manoj Kumar appeals for PM's intervention to clear Indian boxing mess

The country's boxers could not fetch a single medal for the first time in eight years at the Rio Games.

Aug 28, 2016, 15:58 PM IST

The journey has just begun! Sachin Tendulkar lauds Rio winners, predicts greater acheivements

The entire nation is happy at this moment and jumping with joy, said Sachin Tendulkar.

Aug 28, 2016, 13:30 PM IST

WOW! Sachin Tendulkar fulfills promise; gifts BMWs to Sakshi, Dipa, Sindhu and Gopichand

Sachin took a selfie with the three women and Gopichand amid cheers by those present.

Aug 28, 2016, 13:03 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi lauds Indian daughters' endeavours in Rio; demands all-round focus in sports

Modi paid tribute to hockey legend Dhyanchand on his birth anniversary.

Aug 28, 2016, 11:34 AM IST

Sania Mirza overcomes Rio failure; lifts the Connecticut Open trophy to gear up for US Open

Sania recently parted ways with Swiss Martina Hingis after a hugely successful partnership.

Aug 28, 2016, 10:35 AM IST

In awe of the Master! WATCH how Sakshi Malik requested Sachin Tendulkar to take a selfie with her brother

Dipa Karmakar, PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik received another felicitation ceremony in Hyderabad.

Aug 28, 2016, 10:09 AM IST