Rio Olympics 2016, Day 9: Unstoppable Usain Bolt beats Justin Gatlin to clinch third successive gold in 100m final
Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna lost out to Czech Republic's L. Hradecka and R. Stepanek 1-6, 5-7, while India were defeated 3-1 by Belgium in hockey.
Aug 14, 2016, 16:56 PM IST
Happy 70th Independence Day: India to win first Rio Olympics medal on the eve of 15th August?
It's only fitting that India's pin-up tennis star Mirza is taking the field on the eve of auspicious day with a chance to win a medal.
Aug 14, 2016, 15:12 PM IST
After Rio Olympics controversy, Shobhaa De roots for Dipa Karmakar ahead of vault final
Karmakar, the first Indian gymnast to qualify for an Olympics apparatus final, will compete with other seven finalists in the vault on the eve of India's 70th Independence Day.
Aug 14, 2016, 13:33 PM IST
Dipa Karmakar chases Olympics history at Rio: Know Indian gymnast's vault final opponents
Tripura girl will face very stiff competitions from American Simone Biles, Russian Maria Paseka and Hong Un-jong of North Korea.
Aug 14, 2016, 12:49 PM IST
India at Rio Olympics 2016, Day 9 Preview: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar, tennis duo in with chance to open medal chest
The country's hopes of opening the medal chest rest on diminutive gymnast Dipa Karmakar and mixed doubles tennis duo of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna.
Aug 14, 2016, 10:49 AM IST
Impressed by Dipa Karmakar? These two gymnasts will leave you AWESTRUCK with their 'Perfect 10s'– WATCH VIDEO
Here are the videos of last two gymnasts to achieve a perfect 10 at Olympics.
Aug 11, 2016, 23:43 PM IST
What A Shame: Salman Khan, IOA’s Goodwill Ambassador for Rio 2016, doesn't know Dipa Karmakar's correct name
Dipa has become the first Indian to enter the gymnastics finals at the Olympic Games.
Aug 11, 2016, 13:06 PM IST
Gymnast Dipa Karmakar put under 'house arrest' by coach ahead of vault finals
Nandi said Dipa won't disappoint in the final slated to be held at 2.47pm local time on August 14.
Aug 08, 2016, 22:53 PM IST
India at Rio Olympics: Dipa Karmakar, Women's hockey team shine on Day 2; Heena Sidhu, Archery team disappoint
In archery, India’s trio of Deepika Kumari, Laxmirani Majhi and Bombayla Devi lost to World Champion Russia in Quarter-final.
Aug 08, 2016, 09:24 AM IST
Vault specialist Dipa Karmakar makes history at 2016 Rio Olympics; becomes first Indian gymnast to qualify for apparatus finals
She finished eighth in the Vault rotation with a score of 14.850.
Aug 08, 2016, 06:27 AM IST
2016 Olympics: India's wait for the first medal at Rio Games continues
But the Indian hockey eves put up a brave face as it came back from a two-goal deficit to hold Japan 2-2 in its opening pool encounter.
Aug 08, 2016, 03:33 AM IST
MUST WATCH: Vault of Death! When Dipa Karmakar did the unthinkable by landing the Produnova
Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar on Sunday moved closer to winning an Olympic medal by finishing sixth in Vault during apparatus round at HSBC Arena, in Rio de Janeiro.
Aug 08, 2016, 01:07 AM IST
Rio Olympics 2016, Day 2: Michael Phelps bags 19th gold medal; Novak Djokovic, Williams sisters suffer shocking defeats
While Phelps clinched his 23rd medal, Novak Djokovic and Williams sisters were knocked out in tennis.
Aug 07, 2016, 14:03 PM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: India's schedule on Day 2; Heena Sidhu, Deepika Kumari, Dipa Karmakar in action
After qualifying for Olympics after a gap of 36 years, Indian women's hockey team will be up against Japan today in their opening match.
Aug 07, 2016, 10:25 AM IST
Dipa Karmakar's Produnova: Key to India's 2016 Rio Olympics dream medal
She will compete in women's all-round individual and apparatus events — Vault, Uneven bars, Balance beam and Floor. But Karmakar's main focus will be on the Vault, where a neat Produnova routine can help her win a medal, at least.
Aug 07, 2016, 06:45 AM IST
Dipa Karmakar: Carving her own destiny
As a child, doctors adviced a flat-footed Dipa against taking up gymnastics. Undeterred, she has been riding on sheer hard work and grit to create history for her and country in the sport.
Aug 02, 2016, 17:59 PM IST
2016 Rio Games: Dipa Karmakar, Heena Sidhu among latest check-ins at Olympic Village
Checking into the Olympic Village, Dipa was gung-ho having secured her place into the Olympic Games in the same venue during the Test event for the Games.
Jul 31, 2016, 21:37 PM IST
Dipa Karmakar
This August, Dipa Karmakar will become the first ever female Indian gymnast compete in the Olympics, and the first Indian in 52 years to take part in the quadrennial event.
Jul 28, 2016, 17:34 PM IST
FIG awards Dipa Karmakar with 'World Class Gymnast' badge ahead of Rio Olympics
Top 30 qualifiers in multiple apparatus events are awarded with this distinction, which is a once-in-a-career moment for a gymnast.
Jul 08, 2016, 17:42 PM IST
Happy that gymnastics is finally getting attention in India: Dipa Karmakar
Dipa's coach Bisheswar Nandi said after her achievement she has received a lot of support from everyone.
Apr 28, 2016, 13:17 PM IST
