India at Rio Olympics 2016, Day 9 Preview: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar, tennis duo in with chance to open medal chest
The country's hopes of opening the medal chest rest on diminutive gymnast Dipa Karmakar and mixed doubles tennis duo of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna.
Aug 14, 2016, 10:49 AM IST
Rio 2016: We have to overcome this defeat, says Sania Mirza
The Indians had a one-set lead but Venus Williams stepped up brilliantly with her partner Rajeev Ram.
Aug 14, 2016, 05:07 AM IST
Rio 2016: Sania Mirza, Rohan Bopanna lose semis; to fight for bronze now
The match-tie-breaker completely belonged to the Americans.
Aug 14, 2016, 02:56 AM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: Day 8 - As it happened...
Mirza and Bopanna lost the mixed doubles semi-final despite winning the first set.
Aug 13, 2016, 16:47 PM IST
India at Rio Olympics 2016, Day 8: Preview — Focus on Sania-Bopanna pair as hunt for first medal continues
One more victory tonight, over US star Venus and her Indian-origin partner Rajeev in the semis will ensure India a silver medal while a defeat would give Sania and Bopanna a chance to fight for the bronze.
Aug 13, 2016, 13:15 PM IST
India at Rio Olympics 2016, Day 7 Recap: Vikas Krishan, Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna bring cheer on dismal day
Sania and Bopanna entered the semi-finals of the mixed doubles tennis event by defeating Andy Murray and Heather Watson of Britain in straight sets.
Aug 13, 2016, 09:29 AM IST
Sania Mirza: We have to keep our emotions aside and start afresh
Bopanna also gave credit to Sania and said the condition was less windy as he got back to his rhythm.
Aug 13, 2016, 07:19 AM IST
Rio 2016: Sania Mirza, Rohan Bopanna seal semis spot with comfortable win
The fourth seeded Indian pair dominated the quarterfinal contest, winning 6-4 6-4 in just 67 minutes.
Aug 13, 2016, 04:17 AM IST
It would be amazing to win medal at Rio, says Sania Mirza
The tennis ace, along with her partner Bopanna began their Olympic campaign on a positive note, beating Sam Stosur and Jonathan Peers of Australia in straight sets 7-5, 6-4 on Thursday to book their place in the quarter-finals.
Aug 12, 2016, 16:51 PM IST
Rio Olympics: India's complete schedule for Day 6; Saina Nehwal, Shiva Thapa, Archers in spotlight
Besides arhcers Laishram Bombayla and Deepika Kumari, shuttlers Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu will also see in action today.
Aug 11, 2016, 06:35 AM IST
Rio Olympics Round-up: How India performed on Day 5 of biggest sporting extravaganza
Another bright spot for India on Day 5 was boxer Manoj Kumar's qualification in men's light welter (64kg) pre-quarters.
Aug 11, 2016, 05:12 AM IST
Rio Olympics, Day 5: India's complete schedule; spotlight on Jitu Rai, Sania-Bopanna pair, Manoj Kumar
The onus is on Jitu Rai to end India's medal-less run at the biggest sporting spectacle.
Aug 10, 2016, 10:24 AM IST
Rio Olympics 2016: How India performed on Day 1 of biggest sporting extravaganza
Jitu Rai's failure summed up India's sagging fortunes at the world greatest sporting spectacle.
Aug 07, 2016, 08:08 AM IST
Rio Olympics: Bitter Leander Paes targets 2020 Games, if remained injury free
The 18-time major winner lashed out at reports that he had refused to stay in the athletes` village in Rio and did not want to share a room with Bopanna.
Aug 07, 2016, 00:05 AM IST
I was winning matches, and they're losing: Leander Paes
Paes and Bopanna played together only once — in June during Davis Cup tie, which they won in straight sets.
Aug 06, 2016, 11:38 AM IST
Rio Olympics: Leander Paes hits back, says travel plans were already known to the coach
Reports claimed that Leander Paes had allegedly refused to share his room with doubles partner Rohan Bopanna.
Aug 05, 2016, 22:57 PM IST
Leander Paes not allotted room in Olympic village: Report
On arrival, Paes had to keep his bags and change in Chef De Mission Rakesh Gupta's room.
Aug 05, 2016, 09:56 AM IST
Leander Paes FINALLY arrives in Rio ahead of the opening encounter with Poland
Leander Paes will pair up with Rohan Bopanna in the men's doubles event.
Aug 04, 2016, 20:23 PM IST
Leander Paes refuses to share flat with doubles partner Rohan Bopanna: Report
"Leander is en route to Rio and is reaching this evening," Vece Paes, Leander's father said.
Aug 04, 2016, 13:04 PM IST
Paes story: Seven-up Leander has Olympic Games in blood
Despite his fondness for playing for India, it has not always been an easy ride for Paes.
Jul 28, 2016, 22:50 PM IST
