Swimming's governing body FINA bans seven Russians from participating at Rio Olympics
FINA was the first sport to impose bans in light of Sunday`s IOC decision, which ruled against a blanket ban on all Russian competitors in Rio.
Jul 25, 2016, 21:05 PM IST
Central Government plays waiting game as Wrestling Federation backs dope-tainted Narsingh Yadav
WFI chief Bhusan Sharan Singh also trashed media reports of him calling on the Prime Minister to intervene in the matter.
Jul 25, 2016, 20:57 PM IST
Neeraj Chopra sets new U20 Javelin WORLD RECORD in Poland – WATCH VIDEO
Neeraj Chopra, who broke the earlier record of 84.69 meters held by Latvian Zigismunds Sirmais, recorded a throw of 86.48m.
Jul 25, 2016, 19:58 PM IST
Rio Olympics: Sushil Kumar backs 'younger brother' Narsingh Yadav, but hurt by being dragged in 'conspiracy' controversy
Sushil Kumjar said Narsingh Yadav as a younger brother and hopes he gets his name cleared form the controversy and earns India a medal at the Olympics.
Jul 25, 2016, 17:28 PM IST
There is no easy match in Olympics, says Indian hockey skipper PR Sreejesh
Sreejesh, who took over the captaincy mantle from long-standing Sardar Singh just ahead of the Olympics, said they are ready to face any side in the quarterfinals.
Jul 25, 2016, 15:21 PM IST
Narsingh Yadav's doping case: WFI rallies behind beleaguered wrestler, backs 'conspiracy' claims
WFI said that the federation was backing Narsingh as he was one of India's top medal hopefuls.
Jul 25, 2016, 13:36 PM IST
If Narsingh Yadav is found guilty, Sushil Kumar cannot replace him for Rio Olympics – Here's why!
IOA president however said that they will follow whatever India's antidoping body NADA asks them to.
Jul 25, 2016, 11:57 AM IST
Top wrestler Narsingh fails dope test, may miss Olympics
Top wrestler Narsingh fails dope test, may miss Olympics
Jul 25, 2016, 11:25 AM IST
SHOCKING: When Narsingh Yadav was caught cheating in a Maharashtra police exam!
Narsingh got a job in Maharashtra police on the basis of his gold medal in the 2010 Commonwealth Games held in New Delhi. While undergoing two-year training, he had to clear 13 papers to be posted as DySP in Thane’s rural region.
Jul 25, 2016, 10:16 AM IST
Wimbledon loss cannot overshadow the results that I`ve had in the past 15 months: Novak Djokovic
Toronto marks the start of an extra busy spell for Djokovic, who is also eyeing Rio and the Cincinnati Masters before the final Grand Slam of the year, the US Open, starts on August 29.
Jul 25, 2016, 09:13 AM IST
Sandeep Yadav – Narsingh Yadav's roommate, also fails doping test
While Narsingh Yadav has pleaded innocence ever since news of him failing a doping test broke, in a fresh development, his roommate Sandeep Yadav is also said to have tested positive for a banned substance.
Jul 25, 2016, 08:42 AM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: Shooter Chain Singh to be discharged from hospital today
Chain Singh won a bronze medal at the 2014 Incheon Asian Games in 50m rifle 3 positions.
Jul 24, 2016, 14:31 PM IST
SHOCKING! Star wrestler Narsingh Yadav fails dope test, Rio participation doubtful
Narsingh was selected for the Rio Olympics in controversial circumstances.
Jul 24, 2016, 10:49 AM IST
Brazil police arrest man suspected of Olympics attack plans
Authorities have arrested another man suspected of belonging to a group that allegedly discussed carrying out attacks during the Olympics, Brazilian police said today.
Jul 24, 2016, 03:08 AM IST
Vijender Singh pleads for an end to Indian boxing's administrative mess
This logjam has affected Indian Boxing as only three boxers have qualified for the Rio Olympics as compared to eight in London in 2012.
Jul 23, 2016, 16:37 PM IST
Olympics: IOC report 45 new doping failures from 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Games
The IOC said a decision on Russia's participation in Rio could be made on Sunday.
Jul 22, 2016, 17:03 PM IST
Rio Olympics: Hoping for a fruitful performance from India's biggest ever contingent - Sania Mirza
Sania will team up with Prarthana Thombare in the women's doubles and with Rohan Bopanna in mixed doubles in the Games.
Jul 22, 2016, 16:40 PM IST
Olympics 2016: Usain Bolt gunning for Russian ban at Rio; says move will scare drug cheats
Russia won the third biggest overall medal haul at the London Olympics in 2012.
Jul 22, 2016, 15:30 PM IST
Olympics: India's Past Medal Winners
Marking their first ever participation in the year 1900, India has won 9 Gold Medals, 6 Silver and 11 Bronze medals, a total of 26 medals in the history of 30 Olympic Games.
Jul 22, 2016, 14:21 PM IST
Olympics 2016: Ban Russians from all Rio sports - US anti-doping boss
Weighing their responsibility to those who have not tested positive against the potential far-reaching dope cheating range of a state-backed scheme is the problem facing the IOC as it tries to ensure clean athletes a fair Olympic playing field.
Jul 22, 2016, 09:14 AM IST
