India at Rio

Rio Olympics 2016: Sachin Tendulkar all set to gift a swanky BMW to PV Sindhu for scripting history

The Master Blaster did something similar in 2012 when he gifted a BWM to Saina Nehwal after she bagged a bronze medal at London Olympics.

Aug 22, 2016, 10:48 AM IST

Grand welcome back home: PV Sindhu, Pullela Gopichand thank Telangana government for wonderful reception

PV Sindhu arrived in Hyderabad today and the state government has planned a grand felicitation ceremony for her at the Gachibowli stadium

Aug 22, 2016, 09:36 AM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: Sakshi Malik, PV Sindhu shine for India; USA top tally with 121 medals

At a time when it looked like that India could come back home empty-handed, Sakshi, who hails from Rohtak, brought smiles back home as she became the first Indian female wrestler to clinch a medal at the mega event.

Aug 22, 2016, 08:53 AM IST

Athletes’ Report Card: See how the Indian athletes performed at the 2016 Olympic Games

India's repord card includes performance of every athlete at the Rio Olympics.

Aug 22, 2016, 07:45 AM IST

Narsingh Pancham Yadav doping saga: Wrestling Federation of India demands CBI probe into fiasco

Narsingh, who bagged the quota in Men`s 74kg freestyle category with a bronze medal finish in last year`s World Championships, ran into trouble over alleged doping offences.

Aug 21, 2016, 16:59 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016, Day 16: Yogeshwar Dutt vs Ganzorigiin Mandakhnaran — As it happened...

Yogeshwar Dutt slumped to a shock defeat in the men's 65kg freestyle qualification round bout against Ganzorigiin Mandakhnaran of Mongolia. With that India's hopes of a third medal at Rio Olympics 2016 ended.

Aug 21, 2016, 15:27 PM IST

WOW! After clinching Silver medal, PV Sindhu all set to get richer by Rs 13 crores – Here's how!

After their stupendous performances in Rio Olympics 2016, plenty of cash rewards have been announced for PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik by different state governments as well as sporting bodies.

Aug 21, 2016, 15:08 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: Shobhaa De finally speaks up, regrets her insulting tweet on Indian athletes

De said that even though things had turned around for India in Rio after her insulting remark on Indian athletes, she wasn't happy with two or three medals as it was an opportunity for the country to prove itself.

Aug 21, 2016, 13:57 PM IST

SHOCKING! While PV Sindhu was playing in Gold medal match, people were searching her 'caste'

When one types PV Sindhu in Google's search box, her caste was the third most searched keyword related to her.

Aug 21, 2016, 09:29 AM IST

Rio Olympics, Day 16: All eyes on Yogeshwar Dutt as India look to end campaign on a high

After Sakshi Malik, if Yogeshwar Dutt too clinches a medal at Rio Olympics, it would be a tremendous achievement for Indian wrestling.

Aug 21, 2016, 08:52 AM IST

Told PV Sindhu not to think we have lost a match, but that we have won a medal: Pullela Gopichand

Coach Gopichand, who deserves much credit for Sindhu’s silver, says she transformed admirably during Games.

Aug 21, 2016, 08:27 AM IST

Shobhaa De wishes PV Sindhu – Here's how Twitterati trolled her, yet again!

Fans have not yet forgotten her insensitive remark where she mocked Indian contingent for their poor show at the biggest sporting spectacle.

 

Aug 20, 2016, 16:49 PM IST

I worked very hard for medal at Rio Olympics, my life is going to change from now on: PV Sindhu

Just at the age of 21, ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu has created history by becoming the first Indian shuttler to win a Silver medal at Rio Olympics 2016.

Aug 20, 2016, 15:19 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: Cash rewards pour in for PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik – Details inside

Delhi Government also offered a promotion to Sakshi Malik’s father who works in the Delhi Transports Corporation.

Aug 20, 2016, 13:13 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: Costume attracted Sakshi Malik to wrestling, says her mother

Hounded by barrage of relatives, well-wishes and politicians, bronze-medal winning wrestler’s home in Rohtak has turned into national spotlight.

Aug 20, 2016, 10:50 AM IST

WATCH: The HISTORIC moment – When PV Sindhu received her Silver medal after women's singles final

PV Sindhu's parents also expressed their happiness on their daughter's phenomenal achievement.

 

Aug 20, 2016, 09:44 AM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: No-medal show reflects rot in Indian boxing

Country’s last hope in sport vanishes as Krishan goes down to Uzbek World No. 1 in quarters

Aug 17, 2016, 11:13 AM IST

Olympics 2016: In time of crisis, Sushil Kumar tweets INSPIRATIONAL message for wrestler Narsingh Yadav

There seems to be no end to Narsingh Yadav's woes as WADA has decided to appeal against the clean chit given to him by NADA in a dope scandal.

Aug 17, 2016, 10:50 AM IST

Rio 2016 Olympics: PV Sindhu shows it's not always about Saina vs China in big events

Saina created history at London Olympics 2012 where she became the first Indian badminton player to win a medal at the biggest sporting spectacle.

Aug 17, 2016, 08:49 AM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: PV Sindhu shocks World No 2 Wang Yihan to enter semis; keeps India's medal hopes alive

The 21-year-old from Hyderabad defeated world number two and London Olympics silver medallist Wang Yihan of China in straight games to keep India's medal hopes alive at Rio.

Aug 17, 2016, 04:40 AM IST