Rio Olympics

Leander Paes FINALLY arrives in Rio ahead of the opening encounter with Poland

Leander Paes will pair up with Rohan Bopanna in the men's doubles event.

Aug 04, 2016, 20:23 PM IST

Rio Olympics: Two dope-tainted Russian swimmers given all-clear by swimming federation

The IOC gave the federations the job of determining which Russians should be eligible after opting against a blanket ban of the country.

Aug 04, 2016, 20:08 PM IST

Rio Olympics: Indian Archers to give opening ceremony a miss, citing schedule crunch

The opening ceremony will be held at the 78,000 capacity Maracana Stadium, two kilometres from Sambodromo.

Aug 04, 2016, 19:23 PM IST

International Boxing Assocation shows green flag to all Russian boxers to compete at Rio Olympics

11 Russian boxers are eligible to compete at Rio 2016.

Aug 04, 2016, 18:41 PM IST

Indian Hockey captain PR Sreejesh warns team against taking 'dangerous' Ireland lightly

India will begin their Olympic campaign on August 6 against Ireland, labelled as the minnows in the competition.

Aug 04, 2016, 18:01 PM IST

'Youngest Olympian at Rio but not the best athlete at school' – The FASCINATING story of Gaurika Singh

Gaurika Singh trains at the Barnet Copthall club in London with two other Rio Olympians, Pakistanis Harris Bandy and Lianna Swan.

Aug 04, 2016, 17:54 PM IST

Pokemon Go creators launch game in Rio ahead of Games

Creators of Pokemon Go on Wednesday said the blockbuster mobile game has been released in Brazil just in time for the Rio Olympics which start on Friday.

Aug 04, 2016, 13:57 PM IST

NASA astronauts from space wish Team USA 'good luck' at Rio Olympics! (Watch video)

Both the astronauts are currently aboard the International Space Station (ISS) carrying out numerous science experiments on how living in space affects the human body and other organisms.

 

Aug 04, 2016, 12:43 PM IST

Unlike Sachin Tendulkar, Mary Kom raises first issue in Rajya Sabha in just three months

It took the master blaster nearly three years to ask his first question in the RS.

Aug 03, 2016, 13:07 PM IST

Astronaut Jeff Williams shares exquisite image of Rio and nearby clouds – See pic

American astronaut Jeff Williams is currently on board the International Space Station as part of NASA's Expedition 47.

Aug 03, 2016, 09:02 AM IST

READ: Story of a Syrian refugee who will be participating at the Rio Olympics

Yusra Mardini left their home in Syria`s war-battered capital Damascus a year ago and headed to Turkey.

Aug 02, 2016, 00:22 AM IST

DNA: NADA gives clean chit to Narsingh Yadav from doping charges

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Aug 01, 2016, 23:59 PM IST

Narsingh Yadav exonerated by NADA but not yet eligible to join Indian contingent at Rio

Narsingh had appealed against the doping ban under article 10.4 of the WADA code.

Aug 01, 2016, 23:04 PM IST

Swimmer Gaurika Singh to become the youngest Olympian at Rio, aged 13

Gaurika swam the 100m backstroke at the World Championships in Kazan, Russia, last August, and won four medals.

Aug 01, 2016, 22:35 PM IST

Hilarious! Britain team bring their own PLUMBER to Rio for fixing leakages

England hopes that such precautions will keep Britain focused on breaking their away-from-home record of 47 Olympic medals.

Aug 01, 2016, 22:10 PM IST

Rio Olympics: British athletes to snub opening ceremony at Maracana

Britain's total team size at the Rio Olympics is of 366.

Aug 01, 2016, 21:58 PM IST

Wrestler Narsingh Yadav a victim of conspiracy: Sports Minister Vijay Goel

Narsingh Yadav was exonerated of doping charges by the NADA, which concluded that he was a victim of sabotage.

Aug 01, 2016, 20:15 PM IST

Twitteratis elated as grappler Narsingh Yadav is exonerated of doping charges by NADA – See reaction!

WFI and NADA acknowledged that wrestler was a victim of conspiracy and deserves to fly to Rio.

Aug 01, 2016, 19:21 PM IST

Sushil Kumar delighted with NADA's clean chit for Narsingh Yadav – This is what he tweeted

The grappler was found to be a victim of conspiracy, with WFI admitting that his food and drinks were sabotaged with banned substance.

Aug 01, 2016, 18:05 PM IST

Rio Olympics: NADA panel clears Narsingh Yadav of doping charges, says grappler is victim of sabotage

Earlier, Narsingh's hopes of competing in the Olympics had faded further on Wednesday after the wrestler failed a second dope test, which was conducted on him on July 5.

Aug 01, 2016, 17:35 PM IST