12th South Asian Games: Gold rush, Rio Olympic berth for Kavita Raut but India lose hockey final
Holding on firmly to the top spot in the overall standings, India increased their tally to 248 -- including 146 gold, 79 silver and 23 bronze medals.
Feb 12, 2016, 19:38 PM ISTMary Kom: SAG gold-medallist to help five-time world champion qualify for 2016 Rio Olympics
Yadav, who won the gold medal at Dhaka Games in 57kg category, joined Kom's camp July last year through Olympic Gold Quest.
Feb 12, 2016, 18:19 PM ISTZika virus: US to hire disease experts ahead of 2016 Rio Olympic Games
Brazil is the worst-hit country in the outbreak of Zika that is sweeping the Americas.
Feb 11, 2016, 21:16 PM ISTBrazil president Dilma Rousseff sanctions visa waiver for 2016 Rio Olympics
Foreigners from selected places will be able to stay for up to 90 days without visa during the Games.
Nov 26, 2015, 18:12 PM ISTJapan's women's hockey team qualify for Olympics
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) on Thursday confirmed that the Japanese women's team have qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Oct 22, 2015, 15:23 PM IST