Rio Olympics 2016

Rio Olympics highlights: Ten moments that defined the Games for Indian contingent

Rio 2016 has come and gone. The Games in Brazil had its good, bad, and ugly moments in abundance.

Aug 24, 2016, 14:37 PM IST

Brazil police say IOC's Patrick Hickey discussed illegal ticket sales

Police told a news conference in Rio de Janeiro that they were also investigating bank documents for evidence of money laundering linked to the illegal ticketing ring.

Aug 24, 2016, 13:15 PM IST

Oh no! After Saina Nehwal, Parupalli Kashyap leaves Pullela Gopichand's academy in Hyderabad

Notably, Saina had split with Gopi in 2014 after which she has been training with Vimal Kumar in Bengaluru.

Aug 24, 2016, 11:33 AM IST

Sakshi Malik announced brand ambassador of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign in Haryana

The 23-year-old wrestler, who won India's first medal at Rio Olympics 2016, arrived at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday to a rousing welcome.

Aug 24, 2016, 11:10 AM IST

Rio 2016: After golden Olympic run, Justin Rose returns to regular job

Even as he was shuttled by golf cart to the media interview room, New York fans recognised the Englishman and shouted congratulations to him along the way.

Aug 24, 2016, 10:04 AM IST

Sakshi Malik arrives to rousing reception, felicitated by Haryana government

Sakshi Malik, who won India's first medal at Rio Olympics 2016, arrived in Delhi today to a rousing welcome.

Aug 24, 2016, 09:00 AM IST

Did Sanal Sasidharan actually try to humiliate PV Sindhu with 'spit' remark? Here's the truth..

After this backlash, the 39-year-old wrote a detail post on FB to clarify his position.

Aug 23, 2016, 20:25 PM IST

Rio Olympics fallout: Sports Ministry sets up inquiry to probe apathy in OP Jaisha's case

Jaisha, after returning from Brazil, claimed that officials from all other countries provided refreshments to their runners at designated points set up every 2.5 km.

Aug 23, 2016, 17:53 PM IST

DISGUSTING! Man booked after objectionable post against Sakshi Malik, her religion on FB

Nadeem Nambardar made some objectionable comments against the Olympic bronze medallist and her religion.

Aug 23, 2016, 16:53 PM IST

Kasi Bennett: Everything you wanted to know about Usain Bolt's girlfriend

 Bolt was also spotted kissing a mystery woman in the VIP area of a Rio nightclub.

Aug 23, 2016, 16:32 PM IST

WATCH: Chandrababu Naidu plays badminton with PV Sindhu on stage during felicitation ceremony

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister didn't waste the opportunity and was seen exchanging a few rallies on the stage with the 21-year-old shuttler.

 

Aug 23, 2016, 16:26 PM IST

REVEALED: Pullela Gopichand's mother's SECRET advice which motivated PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth in Rio

PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth were two shuttlers who made India proud with their superlative performances at Rio Olympics 2016.

Aug 23, 2016, 15:13 PM IST

No water for OP Jaisha: Here's what Virat Kohli's former coach Rajkumar Sharma has to say about it

Rajkumar Sharma, Virat Kohli's former coach slammed the incident and demanded action against culprits.

Aug 23, 2016, 14:58 PM IST

Tokyo prepares for 2020 Olympics, facing rising costs and new sports

The next three Olympics are in Asian countries that have already held games: Tokyo's Summer Games in 2020, sandwiched between Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, in 2018 and in Beijing in 2022.

Aug 23, 2016, 13:20 PM IST

SHOCKING! This film director wants to 'spit' on PV Sindhu's achievement in Rio Olympics

His statement created a huge outrage on social media where fans slammed the director for his remark.

Aug 23, 2016, 11:52 AM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: Australia's Cate Campbell swam with hernia, says report

The Australian said Campbell`s hernia was detected three months ago, before she broke the world 100m freestyle record during a swim in Brisbane in the lead-up to the games.

Aug 23, 2016, 11:27 AM IST

Grand Welcome for champions: After Telangana, Andhra Pradesh government felicitates PV Sindhu, Pullela Gopichand

PV Sindhu and her coach Pullela Gopichand were honoured by the Andhra Pradesh government in a brilliant felicitation ceremony.

Aug 23, 2016, 09:19 AM IST

DNA: Analysis of how Indian women's success in Olympics changed mindset of our society- Part II

Analysing the position of women in Indian society and place they deserves. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!

Aug 23, 2016, 00:27 AM IST

DNA: Analysis of how Indian women's success in Olympics changed mindset of our society

Rio Olympic Silver medalist P.V Sindhu and gymnast Deepa Karmakar has given a grand welcome after returning to India. Watch complete news story of DNA for getting detailed updates!

Aug 23, 2016, 00:21 AM IST

Rio Olympics fallout: OP Jaisha alleges official apathy, AFI refutes charge​

Jaisha collapsed at the finish line after completing the race and had to be rushed to a hospital.

Aug 22, 2016, 23:44 PM IST