Olympics 2016

Rio Olympics: NADA panel clears Narsingh Yadav of doping charges, says grappler is victim of sabotage

Earlier, Narsingh's hopes of competing in the Olympics had faded further on Wednesday after the wrestler failed a second dope test, which was conducted on him on July 5.

Aug 01, 2016, 17:35 PM IST

Rio Olympics: On-court strategy and conditions will be key to success, believes PV Sindhu

The three-time Macau Open winner will be participating in her maiden Olympics.

Jul 31, 2016, 15:15 PM 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

As it happened: PM Narendra Modi eyes one athlete from every district for 2020 games

Narendra Modi arrived at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium in Delhi to flag off the #RunForRio program, with 20,000 students taking part in the run.

Jul 31, 2016, 08:15 AM 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

Rio Olympics: Saina Nehwal seeded 5th, PV Sindhu 9th for the 2016 Games

Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei and Spain's Carolina Marin were the top seeds in men's and women's singles competitions.

Jul 26, 2016, 23:07 PM IST

Brazil police arrest man suspected of Olympics attack plans

Authorities have arrested another man suspected of belonging to a group that allegedly discussed carrying out attacks during the Olympics, Brazilian police said today.

Jul 24, 2016, 03:08 AM IST

Rio Olympics: Hoping for a fruitful performance from India's biggest ever contingent - Sania Mirza

Sania will team up with Prarthana Thombare in the women's doubles and with Rohan Bopanna in mixed doubles in the Games.

Jul 22, 2016, 16:40 PM IST

Olympics 2016: Usain Bolt gunning for Russian ban at Rio; says move will scare drug cheats

Russia won the third biggest overall medal haul at the London Olympics in 2012.

Jul 22, 2016, 15:30 PM IST

Olympics 2016: Rio anti-doping lab suspension lifted

WADA said the reinstatement means Rio officials can resume testing blood and urine samples this week and that they see no need for further action against the lab.

Jul 21, 2016, 09:05 AM IST

Anti-doping agencies seeking complete ban for Russia at the Rio Olympics

The decision should be taken not later than July 26, Tygart says in his draft letter, obtained by TASS.

Jul 17, 2016, 17:34 PM IST

Olympics 2016: Anirban Lahiri targets medal at Rio to boost impact of golf in India

Anirban Lahiri hopes that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) will keep golf in the programme beyond 2020.

Jul 16, 2016, 17:38 PM IST

Rio Olympics have not even started and India has already defeated Pakistan - Here's how!

While none of the Pakistani athletes managed to book a spot at Rio, India have 118 representatives participating in the quadrennial event.

Jul 16, 2016, 17:12 PM IST

Rio 2016: National champion Saurav Ghosal demands squash's inclusion in Olympics

Women's champion Joshna Chinappa supported Ghosal's views, saying squash deserved its place in the Olympics.

Jul 14, 2016, 17:24 PM IST

Olympic records: List of historic achievements in the mega event

List of outstanding Olympic records

Jul 13, 2016, 16:24 PM IST

Olympics 2016: I will be in Rio to support Indian boxers, says Vijender Singh

Only three Indian boxes have made the cut for Rio Olympics.

Jul 12, 2016, 18:22 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: Anirban Lahiri, SSP Chawrasia seal berth for biggest sporting extravaganza

Golf will be a part of Olympics after a huge gap of 112 years.

Jul 12, 2016, 16:42 PM IST

Rio 2016: Interesting facts you must know ahead of mega event

Rio Olympics 2016 will be held from Aug 5-21.

Jul 12, 2016, 16:05 PM IST

Rio 2016: Interesting facts you must know ahead of mega event

Rio Olympics 2016 will be held from Aug 5-21.

Jul 12, 2016, 16:05 PM IST