Rio 2016 Olympics

Rio Olympics 2016: A fairytale from Chechen war to Rio boxing

The 21-year-old, nicknamed as "The Chechen Wolf".

Aug 11, 2016, 21:59 PM IST

Inderjeet claims its a conspiracy to frame him in dope result, NADA says none

Inderjeet was tested seven times this year.

Aug 11, 2016, 21:30 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016 Boxing: Robeisy Ramirez beats Shiva Thapa to end the Indian boxer's campaign

Defeat in the first two rounds effectively ended Shiva`s chances.

Aug 11, 2016, 20:50 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: P.V. Sindhu beats Laura Sarosi in straight games

The World No. 10 took just 27 minutes to wrap up the match against the No. 64.

Aug 11, 2016, 20:39 PM IST

Rio Olympics Men's Hockey: India defeated 2-1 by Netherlands, yet qualify for quarter-finals

Despite the loss, India remained in the third spot with six points

Aug 11, 2016, 20:22 PM IST

Women's archery challenge for India is over in Rio Olympics 2016

The former World No.1 was put under pressure by Ya-Ting from the very start and never really managed to threaten her more fancied opponent.

Aug 11, 2016, 18:31 PM IST

Rio Olympics 2016: Phelps gives `cupping` a boost in China

Star US swimmer Michael Phelps has captured headlines in Rio`s Olympic pool this week for his astonishing lifetime haul of gold medals, and for the curious red circles on his shoulder.

Aug 11, 2016, 18:14 PM IST

Rio Oylmpics 2016: Jwala-Ashwini pair loses opener to Japan

Jwala and Ashwini lost 15-21 10-21 to the pair of Ayaka Takahashi and Misaki Matsumoto in a match which lasted 36 minutes.

Aug 11, 2016, 17:41 PM IST

New kits available for Indian boxers, no threat of Olympics disqualification

So far, Vikas Krishan (75kg) and Manoj (64kg) have won their opening bouts to enter the pre-quarters of their respective categories.

Aug 11, 2016, 16:37 PM IST

Rio 2016: Shocking! Media bus carrying journalists attacked, no serious injuries

Journalists in the bus hurled themselves to the floor after two windows were blown out. The driver put his foot down and got the passengers to the Games` main press centre.

Aug 10, 2016, 09:07 AM 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

2016 Rio Olympics: Hosts Brazil to deploy 38,000 military personnel during Games

The Rio Olympics will take place from August 5-21 and the Paralympics will be held from September 7-18.

Mar 10, 2016, 09:48 AM IST

Sania Mirza: Indian tennis ace aims for 2016 Rio Olympics medal

Sania will have to decide between Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna as her partner to play in the mixed doubles at Rio Olympics.

Jan 30, 2016, 15:48 PM IST

Saina Nehwal: Want my training schedule to be a secret till Olympics

Despite beginning 2015 strongly, injury problems prevented Saina from playing her best game towards the end of the year.

Jan 17, 2016, 16:36 PM IST

Martina Hingis: Swiss legend's partnership with Sania Mirza looks like an unstoppable force

It has been a fairytale time in Australia for both Hingis and Sania, ahead of the year's first Grand Slam.

Jan 15, 2016, 00:10 AM IST

Hockey India League: Ranchi Rays excited to enter season 4 as defending champions

The fourth edition of the HIL this year promises to be an enticing affair for players and fans alike.

Jan 14, 2016, 20:49 PM IST

After Leander Paes' comments, AITA asks players not to voice opinions in public: Report

Paes has clarified that his comments wasn't the intention as he wanted to put his case forth on the issue as it s about winning a medal for the country.

Jan 06, 2016, 11:33 AM IST

Roger Federer confirms Rio 2016 Olympic mixed doubles with Martina Hingis

Federer says he looked up to Hingis in his younger days.

Dec 11, 2015, 23:09 PM IST

Rio 2016 again launches ticket sale

 Tickets for next year's Rio 2016 Olympics will be available to Brazilian residents on a first-come-first-serve basis next week, organizers said on Thursday.

Oct 16, 2015, 12:00 PM IST