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'Youngest Olympian at Rio but not the best athlete at school' – The FASCINATING story of Gaurika Singh

Gaurika Singh trains at the Barnet Copthall club in London with two other Rio Olympians, Pakistanis Harris Bandy and Lianna Swan.

Aug 04, 2016, 17:54 PM IST

READ: Story of a Syrian refugee who will be participating at the Rio Olympics

Yusra Mardini left their home in Syria`s war-battered capital Damascus a year ago and headed to Turkey.

Aug 02, 2016, 00:22 AM IST

Narsingh Yadav exonerated by NADA but not yet eligible to join Indian contingent at Rio

Narsingh had appealed against the doping ban under article 10.4 of the WADA code.

Aug 01, 2016, 23:04 PM IST

Swimmer Gaurika Singh to become the youngest Olympian at Rio, aged 13

Gaurika swam the 100m backstroke at the World Championships in Kazan, Russia, last August, and won four medals.

Aug 01, 2016, 22:35 PM IST

Hilarious! Britain team bring their own PLUMBER to Rio for fixing leakages

England hopes that such precautions will keep Britain focused on breaking their away-from-home record of 47 Olympic medals.

Aug 01, 2016, 22:10 PM IST

Rio Olympics: British athletes to snub opening ceremony at Maracana

Britain's total team size at the Rio Olympics is of 366.

Aug 01, 2016, 21:58 PM IST

Wrestler Narsingh Yadav a victim of conspiracy: Sports Minister Vijay Goel

Narsingh Yadav was exonerated of doping charges by the NADA, which concluded that he was a victim of sabotage.

Aug 01, 2016, 20:15 PM IST

Twitteratis elated as grappler Narsingh Yadav is exonerated of doping charges by NADA – See reaction!

WFI and NADA acknowledged that wrestler was a victim of conspiracy and deserves to fly to Rio.

Aug 01, 2016, 19:21 PM IST

Sushil Kumar delighted with NADA's clean chit for Narsingh Yadav – This is what he tweeted

The grappler was found to be a victim of conspiracy, with WFI admitting that his food and drinks were sabotaged with banned substance.

Aug 01, 2016, 18:05 PM IST

INSPIRATIONAL! Athlete fulfills TWEETED 5-year-old goal; joins USA team for the Rio Olympics

The 22-year-old will be representing her nation the 4x100m relay pool event.

Jul 31, 2016, 14:09 PM IST

IOC set-up 3-person panel to decide fate of Russian athletes for Rio Olympics

The panel will have to make its ruling before the opening ceremony, just five days away.

Jul 31, 2016, 11:41 AM IST

Rio Olympics: Bryan brothers pull out of Olympic Games citing concerns over Zika virus

Many athletes have withdrawn from the Olympics over concerns about the mosquito-borne Zika virus linked to birth defects in newborn babies.

Jul 31, 2016, 09:22 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi optimistic of Indian athletes' performance at Rio Olympics

Conveying his best wishes for the Rio Olympics, the Prime Minister said the games give a message of brotherhood.

Jul 31, 2016, 09:11 AM IST

Class Act! Footballer John Obi Mikel donates USD 30,000 to Nigeria's team for Rio Olympics

An un-named member of the team reportedly told the website about Mikel's generous move to help fellow sportsmen.

Jul 28, 2016, 23:35 PM IST

Indian men's hockey team go down 1-4 to Spain in Rio Olympics preparation match

India's equaliser came in the second quarter from a penalty stroke which was converted by Rupinder.

Jul 28, 2016, 20:45 PM IST

Rafael Nadal will travel to Rio, but injury situation still delicate: David Ferrer

Ferrer, 34, is looking to put a disappointing season behind him and is relishing the opportunity to play a third Olympics.

Jul 28, 2016, 16:57 PM IST

Rio Olympics: Shooter Vijay Singh expecting at least 4 medals from shooting squad

Vijay's feat in 25m rapid fire pistol four years ago once again proved why the sport is India's best bet as they bagged a second medal through Gagan Narang's bronze.

Jul 27, 2016, 18:03 PM IST

No control over SAI center and its activities, claims Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij

Vij said since the incident (contamination of Narsingh's food) allegedly took place at a SAI centre in the state, the local authorities too were looking into it.

Jul 27, 2016, 17:57 PM IST