Narsingh Yadav doping row: PM Narendra Modi intervenes, seeks details of controversy from WFI president
Earlier at a press conference, WFI president backed beleaguered Narsingh saying that he had never been reluctant in giving doping tests and the federation was behind him since he was one of India's top medal hopefuls for upcoming Rio Olympics.
Jul 25, 2016, 15:58 PM IST
Sandeep Yadav – Narsingh Yadav's roommate, also fails doping test
While Narsingh Yadav has pleaded innocence ever since news of him failing a doping test broke, in a fresh development, his roommate Sandeep Yadav is also said to have tested positive for a banned substance.
Jul 25, 2016, 08:42 AM IST
Olympics 2016: IOC faces historic call on Russia Rio ban
IOC is facing global pressure to take bold action given the jaw-dropping nature of the allegations against Russia.
Jul 24, 2016, 08:49 AM IST
Olympics 2016: PM Narendra Modi to flag off 'Run for Rio' event on July 31
Giant screens will also be put up at the Central Park here starting August 1.
Jul 23, 2016, 16:40 PM IST
Russia to be banned from Rio Olympics? Government found guilty of doping manipulation
The Moscow laboratory operated, for the protection of doped Russian athletes, within a state-dictated failsafe system.
Jul 18, 2016, 19:01 PM IST
Rio 2016: Brazil to boost Olympics security after Nice attack
Intelligence chief Sergio Etchegoyen said new security measures would include extra checkpoints, barricades and traffic restrictions.
Jul 16, 2016, 10:23 AM IST
France informed of planned terror attack on Rio team: Report
No other details on the claims were made available by the French authorities.
Jul 14, 2016, 08:28 AM IST
Vijender Singh concerned with the state of Indian boxing despite meeting with PM Modi
Shiva Thapa (56kg), Manoj Kumar (64kg) and Vikas Krishan (75kg) are the three to have qualified for the Olympics this time.
Jul 13, 2016, 22:51 PM IST
'Oscar Pistorius could compete in 2020 Paralympics'
'There exists no rule which debars the six-time Paralympic gold medal winner from representing his nation anymore.'
Jul 12, 2016, 20:48 PM IST
Rio Olympics local committee has deficit of up to $151 million: Report
The local committee`s privately funded budget is what is used to operate the Games.
Jul 12, 2016, 08:06 AM IST
Boxer Neeraj Goyat failes to grab Rio Olympic spot, settles for bronze in Venezuela
India will thus have only three boxers -- Shiva Thapa (56kg), Manoj Kumar (64kg) and Vikas Krishan (75kg) -- in the Games scheduled next month.
Jul 08, 2016, 22:51 PM IST
Complete list of athletes representing India at 2016 Rio Olympics
In 2012, the Indian contingent showed a huge improvement in their performance at the coveted event.
Jun 29, 2016, 13:30 PM IST
Rio Olympics: Unpaid police display 'welcome to hell' banner, claim nobody will be safe at Games
Last week, the city's accredited anti-doping laboratory had been stopped from conducting tests.
Jun 28, 2016, 14:30 PM IST
Summer Olympics: Boxer Laishram Devendro out of contention for Rio berth
Devendro put up a brave fight before going down 1-2 to Carmona Heredia Samuel of Spain.
Jun 24, 2016, 22:59 PM IST
REVEALED: PM Narendra Modi's big plan during India's 2016 Rio Olympics campaign!
The Modi-led NDA government is all set to make a big splash at the upcoming Rio Olympics 2016 in August.
Apr 19, 2016, 10:04 AM IST
US Olympic chiefs back WADA testing takeover
The sporting world bracing for another explosive report early next year.
Dec 16, 2015, 08:43 AM IST
There are no plans to retire yet: Swiss Maestro Roger Federer
Federer said that he had planned all of 2016, all the way through the Rio Olympics and beyond.
Dec 15, 2015, 20:00 PM IST
Rio faces tough times but IOC upbeat about preparations
The Rio Olympics have been plagued by delays for years but, they said, the situation was improving.
Dec 09, 2015, 23:16 PM IST
France, Brazil to cooperate over Rio 2016 games security
The Rio 2016 Games, to be held from August 5 to 21, will be the first Olympics in South America.
Nov 23, 2015, 10:16 AM IST
Mayor trusts Rio Olympic security, but says 'have to worry'
Brazil is larger than the continental United States and has thousands of miles (kilometers) of porous borders, some slicing through the Amazon jungle region.
Nov 22, 2015, 08:34 AM IST
