Rio Games 2016

Valiant PV Sindhu loses to Carolina Marin in three games, settles for silver at Rio Olympics

The two-time World championship bronze medallist also became the fifth woman player from India to win a medal in Olympics and the first to clinch a silver.

Aug 19, 2016, 21:29 PM IST

It's Apple Vs Samsung at the Rio Olympics 2016: Know how!

Apple Inc is threatening to crash Samsung's expensive Olympics party in Rio where the world's biggest sport event is on.

Aug 09, 2016, 18:31 PM IST

READ: How Twitterati slammed Shobhaa De's SHAMEFUL tweet mocking Indian contingent in Rio Olympics 2016

As expected, De's thoughts were slammed on Twitter by several fans and athletes who slammed her for her insensitive tweet.

 

Aug 09, 2016, 08:40 AM IST

REVEALED: French gymnast tells why he didn't scream despite breaking leg after horrible landing

The 25-year-old was helped off the floor at the Rio Olympic Arena but continued on the pommel horse to help his team qualify for Monday`s eight-team final, before hobbling off.

Aug 08, 2016, 14:41 PM IST

Rio Games: After blocked toilets, poor wiring facilities, athletes upset with no access to Pokemon Go!

The game from Google spinoff Niantic Inc has been launched it more than 30 countries, but not Brazil.

Aug 01, 2016, 12:17 PM IST

Russia facing Rio Olympic, Paralympic ban

Russia on Friday made a last-ditch bid to avoid a blanket ban at the Rio Games over state-run doping as a fresh batch of drug test failures from Beijing 2008 and London 2012 rocked the Olympics. 

Jul 23, 2016, 03:51 AM 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

Rio Olympics: Rafael Nadal gets green light to play at mega event

Rafael Nadal has been given the green light by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to compete at next month`s Rio Olympics despite not fulfilling the qualification criteria.

Jul 15, 2016, 23:25 PM IST

Sourav Ganguly bats for Salman Khan, says actor will bring in visibility to Rio Olympics as Indian contingent's Goodwill Ambassador

Ganguly however hoped that the controversy around Salman Khan's appointment would settle down soon.

Apr 28, 2016, 15:52 PM IST

Salman Khan is perfect brand ambassador of Indian contingent for Rio Olympics: Saina Nehwal

At a time when most of the sports persons are opposing Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's appointment as the Goodwill Ambassador of the Indian contingent for the upcoming Rio Olympics, ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has backed the Bollywood actor.

Apr 27, 2016, 13:12 PM IST

Lionel Messi: Argentine superstar will not play at Rio Olympics, says coach

Messi led Argentina to the 2014 World Cup final in Rio where they lost 1-0 to Germany after extra time.

Feb 02, 2016, 15:46 PM IST

Target Olympic Podium Scheme has been a big support: Saina Nehwal

One of India's top medal prospect at next year's Olympics, World No. 1 shuttler Saina Nehwal said the Sports Ministry's TOP scheme has been of immense help in her preparation for the Rio Games.

Oct 08, 2015, 14:18 PM IST