Neeraj Goyat loses in semis but remains in fray for Olympic berth
Neeraj went down 0-3 to second-seeded German Arajik Marutjan, a former European Championships silver-medallist.
Jul 07, 2016, 23:23 PM IST
Rio Olympics: Sebastian Coe cool over injury-hit 'genius' Usain Bolt
Bolt is facing a race against time to be fit in his bid for an unprecedented third treble Olympic gold.
Jul 07, 2016, 21:56 PM IST
Vijay Goel vows to work 24/7 as Sports Minister
Goel also promised to do something new in the department with a fresh vision.
Jul 06, 2016, 20:31 PM IST
Indian food on Rio Olympics menu: Sports Ministry
The Sports Ministry today said that some athletes had requested for Indian food in the Games village.
Jul 06, 2016, 20:25 PM IST
Lesser known facts about blade runner Oscar Pistorius
Oscar only uses the blades for running, rest of the time he uses prosthetic legs.
Jul 06, 2016, 15:35 PM IST
Rio Olympics: Meeting Narendra Modi was motivating, hope to bring at least two to three medals, says P V Sindhu
For the 1st time PM is sending off a team, that itself is very motivating", stated Anju Bobby George.
Jul 04, 2016, 17:10 PM IST
Vijender Singh out of Olympic contention, wishes best for Vikas Krishan
Vikas entered the semifinals of the AIBA World Qualifying Tournament in Baku to book a Rio berth.
Jun 23, 2016, 22:27 PM IST
Financial aid for Heena Sidhu increased to Rs 1 crore
Heena secured an Olympic quota for the country in January.
Jun 08, 2016, 23:07 PM IST
Mary Kom is hopeful for a wildcard entry to Rio Olympics
The biggest multi-sporting extravaganza in Rio is scheduled to kick start from August 5.
Jun 07, 2016, 22:33 PM IST
Olympics 2016: Vijender Singh eager to represent India in Rio Games
At present, Shiva Thapa is the lone Indian boxer to have qualified for the Rio Games.
Jun 05, 2016, 10:43 AM IST
Nick Kyrgios pulls out of Rio Games, blasts Olympic Committee
Kyrgios said he did not want the row with the AOC to distract the Australian team from their preparations for Rio and hoped to represent Australia at a future Olympics.
Jun 03, 2016, 09:50 AM IST
2016 Rio Olympics: Sushil Kumar vs Narsingh Yadav – No final decision yet, Delhi HC defers hearing to May 30
Sushil's lawyers also produced a letter by Indian team's Georgian coach in October last year, where he wrote about his training and also wished him luck for Rio Games.
May 27, 2016, 16:36 PM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: Sushil Kumar may move court if trial not called
Sushil has already taken the matter to the doorsteps of Prime Minister's Office but is yet to get a response from the government.
May 14, 2016, 20:28 PM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: AR Rahman accepts IOA's invitation, joins India's Goodwill Ambassadors' list
The IOA immediately went into damage-control mode and requested Beijing Games gold medallist shooter Bindra and Tendulkar to be Goodwill Ambassadors.
May 12, 2016, 15:40 PM IST
All I am asking for is trials for Rio Games: Sushil Kumar
With WFI yet to decide on holding the trails, a lot of speculations are doing the rounds.
May 10, 2016, 19:39 PM IST
Rio Olympics: India to send its highest ever contingent for biggest sporting extravaganza
The athletes have been assured of special assistance for their training both in India and abroad.
May 10, 2016, 17:10 PM IST
Olympics 2016: Why Brazil's World Cup winner Rivaldo is urging tourists to stay away from Rio Games?
Rivaldo, 44, passed the statement, after the death of a 17-year-old who was murdered in Rio at the weekend.
May 10, 2016, 14:04 PM IST
Sachin Tendulkar accepts IOA's invitation to become India's Goodwill Ambassador for upcoming Rio Olympics
IOA came under intense scrutiny after it appointed Bollywood superstar Salman Khan as a Goodwill Ambassador.
May 03, 2016, 14:24 PM IST
Rio Games count down starts with Olympia torch lighting
The Rio Games run from August 5-21.
Apr 21, 2016, 15:46 PM IST
VIDEO: Dipa Karmakar's historic jump that helped her qualify for Olympics
Earlier, Karmakar was unable to clinch an Olympic berth in the World Championships in November.
Apr 18, 2016, 15:44 PM IST
