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OP Jaisha's illness delays Sports Ministry probe into official apathy

Since Jaisha is not permitted to travel, the probe into the allegations of official apathy levelled by her will be delayed.

Aug 26, 2016, 13:59 PM IST

Did OP Jaisha lie about official apathy in Rio? Here is her co-runner's version

After OP Jaisha's sensational claims of official apathy in the Rio Olympics, co-runner Kavita Raut on Tuesday gave this controversy a new twist on Tuesday.

Aug 24, 2016, 16:23 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

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

WOAH! BJP MP Paresh Rawal launches fierce attack on India's Rio Olympics officials

OP Jaisha claimed she wasn't provided adequate drinking water during her marathon.

Aug 22, 2016, 22:56 PM IST

OP Jaisha marathon row: Vijay Goyal passes the buck to IOA, assures probe

Goyal on Monday said that it the IOA which was responsible to keep track of such matters.

Aug 22, 2016, 22:22 PM IST

Rio-returned athlete Sudha Singh hospitalized

Sudha had participated in the steeplechase competition at Rio.

Aug 22, 2016, 19:36 PM IST

WATCH: Usain Bolt attempted javelin throw at Rio 2016 - His effort will shock you!

The Jamaican won gold in all the three events he participated in. 

Aug 22, 2016, 16:11 PM IST

PATHETIC! No water, missing Indian officials reason behind OP Jaisha's collapse in Rio

The 33-year-old regained consciousness 2-3 hours after collapsing.

Aug 22, 2016, 15:49 PM IST

MUST WATCH VIDEO: When Usain Bolt failed to qualify for 200m final in 2004 Athens Olympics!

He finished fifth in his first-round heat in 21.05 but needed to be 21.02 or better to advance to the quarterfinals.

Aug 16, 2016, 14:41 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: Kenya's David Rudisha defends 800m in career high

"Running 1:42, it`s just fantastic. I had no doubts before," said Rudisha after another imperious display.
 

Aug 16, 2016, 08:07 AM IST

WATCH: PRICELESS! Usain Bolt's reaction to Wayde van Niekerk's WR 43.03 in 400m final

The Jamaican did not shatter his own record on Sunday but beat Justin Gatlin to win the men's 100m final.

Aug 16, 2016, 07:39 AM IST

UNBELIEVABLE! Usain Bolt ate 1,000 Chicken Nuggets during 2008 Beijing Olympics

The secret diet behind Usain Bolt's triple-gold medal success at the 2008 Beijing Olympics comes out to be Chicken Nuggets.

Aug 15, 2016, 22:28 PM IST

Rio Olympics: Wayde Van Niekerk 'massacres' Michael Johnson's record to win 400m

"I believed I could get the world record," the 24-year-old South African said.

Aug 15, 2016, 07:47 AM IST

WATCH: MAJOR UPSET! Elaine Thompson stuns Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in 100m final

Tori Bowie of the United States took silver with 10.83sec while Fraser-Pryce claimed bronze in 10.86.
 

Aug 14, 2016, 07:15 AM IST

Olympic Games: Mo Farah defends men's 10,000m in dramatic final

Farah tumbled in the 10th lap after being clipped by American training partner Galen Rupp.
 

Aug 14, 2016, 06:48 AM IST

Rio 2016: Kenya coach sent home from Olympics after posing as athlete for dope test

Anzrah was not immediately available for comment.
 

Aug 12, 2016, 02:56 AM IST

VIDEO: Virat Kohli reveals the one Rio Olympics event he cannot wait to watch

Virat Kohli and his Test team too is engrossed in tracking all the action in Rio.

Aug 09, 2016, 18:20 PM IST

SHOCKER! Rio-bound 200m sprinter Dharambir Singh fails dope test: Report

Dharambir was set to leave on Tuesday morning but did not. 

Aug 03, 2016, 09:45 AM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: Usain Bolt eyes 'triple triple' after fitness scare

For his many fans, Bolt is a beacon of integrity in a sport scarred by doping scandals.

Jul 29, 2016, 11:02 AM IST