IOC president Thomas Bach sounds optimistic note on Tokyo Games 2021
The Tokyo Olympics, originally scheduled for this summer, were postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sep 24, 2020, 20:05 PM IST
Italian Olympic Committee officially abandon Rome's 2024 Olympic Games bid
Nearly two thirds of councillors backed mayor Virginia Raggi's position that the cash-strapped city needs to sort out its own problems first.
Oct 11, 2016, 21:39 PM IST
Rome's Olympics 2024 bid all but over as mayor refuses to give formal backing
After years of mismanagement of the city, hosting an Olympics is not top of her list of priorities.
Sep 21, 2016, 21:56 PM IST
Russian javelin thrower stripped off 2008 Beijing Olympic Games silver medal
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said Abakumova had tested positive for turinabol, an anabolic steroid.
Sep 13, 2016, 23:05 PM IST
CRPF set to appoint Rio silver medallist PV Sindhu as Commandant and brand ambassador
PV Sindhu would be asked to hold motivational sessions with troops when she is not playing or practising.
Aug 29, 2016, 18:41 PM IST
PM Modi announces task force to prepare action plan for next three Olympic Games
Earlier, ace shooter Abhinav Bindra was named the chairman of National Rifle Association of India's committee to review country's shooting debacle in Rio.
Aug 26, 2016, 19:21 PM IST
Battled empty seats at Olympics but Rio organisers witness record as 133,000 tickets get sold in 1 day for Paralympic Games
More than 600,000 tickets have been sold so far, over 20 percent of the 2.5 million tickets available.
Aug 25, 2016, 15:17 PM 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
Phenomenal Eliud Kipchoge storms to runway marathon gold as Sun sets at Rio Olympics
Kipchoge, 31, timed 2hr 8min 44sec on a rainy but picturesque course that snaked below Rio`s mountain-top Christ the Redeemer statue.
Aug 22, 2016, 01:59 AM IST
Rio 2016 Olympics: India's complete schedule for final day
All eyes on Yogeshwar Dutt as India chases third medal at Rio Olympics.
Aug 21, 2016, 03:49 AM IST
India welcomes back it’s hero! This is how Dipa Karmakar was greeted at Delhi Airport – VIDEO
The Tripura-girl became India’s first ever gymnast to compete at Olympic finals.
Aug 20, 2016, 07:40 AM IST
ON FIRE! Usain Bolt completes gold treble in his 3rd consecutive Olympic Games – WATCH VIDEO
Usain Bolt clinched his 9th Olympic gold as Jamaica win the men's 4x100m final with a timing of 37.27s.
Aug 20, 2016, 07:28 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
Can you guess the best picture of Rio Olympics? Hint: It features Usain Bolt – PIC INSIDE!
Usain bolt created history by winning his 3rd successive 100m gold at Olympics.
Aug 15, 2016, 16:39 PM IST
Saina Nehwal knocked out of Rio Olympics – Real reason behind the shocking loss is REVEALED!
World No. 5 Saina Nehwal lost 18-21 19-21 to World No. 61 Maria Ulitina
Aug 14, 2016, 19:26 PM 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
TOUGH BREAK! Armenian weightlifter horribly breaks elbow during 195Kg lift at Rio Olympic – VIDEO
Immediate action was required post the Armenian's clean and jerk attempt.
Aug 11, 2016, 16:35 PM IST
Rio Olympics: Archery World No. 1 Kim Woo-jin knocked out in huge upset
As a modest crowd in the terraces roared, Kim slumped with his head down while his team mates looked on in dismay.
Aug 08, 2016, 23:14 PM IST
'Rio Jao, Khaali haath wapas aao' – See Shobha De's RUTHLESS Tweet on India's failure at Rio
The 68-year-old considered shooter Abhinav Bindra as India's best hope for medal but he too bowed out.
Aug 08, 2016, 21:29 PM IST
IND vs GER: Defending Olympic champions Germany beat India 2-1, courtesy a late deflected goal
India were beaten by Germany 5-2 in the London Olympic Games.
Aug 08, 2016, 20:57 PM IST
