Rio de Janeiro Games

Pro boxers allowed in Olympics but Vijender Singh won't be there in Rio Games – Find out why!

In a landmark decision, AIBA threw the Olympic doors open for professional boxers.

Jun 01, 2016, 16:38 PM IST

2016 Rio Games:Wrestlers look to bag Olympic berths at World Qualifying tourney

Top three finishers in each weight category will secure an Olympic berth for a country.

Apr 21, 2016, 17:32 PM IST

Pole vault star Yelena Isinbayeva to retire after 2016 Rio Olympics

Russian star pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva said on Wednesday she plans to retire after the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, where she has her sights sets on a third Olympic gold.

Oct 21, 2015, 20:17 PM IST

Chinese golf trailblazer happy to be in a fight for Olympic spot

As a long-term trailblazer for Chinese golf, Liang Wenchong would have expected to be a certain participant at next year`s Rio de Janeiro Games when the sport makes its return to the Olympic fold.
 

Sep 24, 2015, 10:59 AM IST

Pau Gasol powers Spain into EuroBasket final

A magnificent performance by Pau Gasol (40 points and 11 rebounds) decided Spain's 80-75 win against France in extra time and got them an entry to the EuroBasket 2015 finals and a direct ticket to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Sep 19, 2015, 23:18 PM IST

Rohan Bopanna and I can win can an Olympic medal: Leander Paes

 Indian tennis ace Leander Paes is eager to partner Rohan Bopanna at the Olympics next year and says that the two can win a men's doubles medal at the Rio de Janeiro Games.

Sep 19, 2015, 17:40 PM IST