Category: Athletics

Bolt bids to smash 200m world record in his last Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 9 (IANS) Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt aims to claim a new 100-200-4x100 triple win in Rio…

8 years ago

Where are the mosquitoes, ask athletes, experts on Zika fears in Rio

By Hardev Sanotra Rio de Janeiro, Aug 7 (IANS) As you move around the Olympic city, you see huge mushrooming…

8 years ago

Rio: All eyes on Dipa as women gymnastics start on Sunday

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) Dipa Karmakar, who scripted history by becoming the first Indian female gymnast to qualify…

8 years ago

Female athletes stand out at Rio Olympic parade

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) Be it a wheelchair-bound archer leading her country's contingent, or one who stood out…

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Woman athletes prominent at Rio Olympic parade

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) Whether it was a wheelchair-bound archer leading her country's contingent, or one who stood…

8 years ago

Brazil opens Olympic Games with green, low tech themes promising a great party

By Hardev Sanotra Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) Saying Rio is ready to make history, President of 2016 games,…

8 years ago

Chinese women gymnasts battling with illness, injuries ahead of Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 5 (IANS) Chinese women gymnasts are struggling with illness and injuries ahead of the Olympic competitions,…

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31st Olympic Games set to open under shadow of doping scandal

By Hardev Sanotra Rio de Janeiro, Aug 5 (IANS) Brazil did its best to roll out the red carpet for…

8 years ago

Over 220,000 sign to drop ban against Russian Yulia Stepanova

Madrid, Aug 4 (IANS) Change.org website has collected more than 220,000 signatures calling for the cancellation of the ban against…

8 years ago

All eyes on Rio as India aim for record medals tally

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 4 (IANS) With India's largest contingent travelling to the 2016 Summer Olympics here, billions back home…

8 years ago

Usain Bolt poses with Brazilian Navy

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 3 (IANS) Jamaican sprint icon Usain Bolt has posted a photograph on photo sharing platform Instagram…

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Pele says Bolt is master of new generation

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 3 (IANS) Brazilian football legend Pele thinks world record holder Usain Bolt has surpassed his own…

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Kenyan court releases passport of Italian agent facing doping charges

Nairobi, Aug 3 (IANS) A Kenyan court has released the passport of Italian athletics manager Federico Rosa, who has denied…

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Bolt invites favela kids to Rio base

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 3 (IANS) Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt took time off his Olympic training schedule to invite…

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Kenya’s 5,000m runner Obiri says past records to count for nothing

Nairobi, Aug 2 (IANS) Past achievements and time will be of no essence in the battle for gold in the…

8 years ago

Manangoi dreams of 1500m Olympic success under Kiprop’s shadows

Nairobi, Aug 2 (IANS) The king of 1,500 metres race is undisputed, but there is no limitation on the number…

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Chinese men’s 4x100m team ready to make history in Rio

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 1 (IANS) After 45 days of closed training in the US, the Chinese men's 4x100m relay…

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Cuban athletes may spring a surprise at Rio Olympics

Havana, July 31 (IANS) Despite its small size, Cuba is a heavyweight in the world of sports, and may have…

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Sumgong eyes Kenya’s women Olympics marathon history

Nairobi, July 31 (IANS) After finally winning her first big race in 14 attempts when she bagged the London title…

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Kenya’s poster girl Cherono relishing chance to dazzle in Rio

Nairobi, July 31 (IANS) Mercy Cherono is simply Kenya's athletics poster girl, with her dashing smile illuminating international championships since…

8 years ago



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