Category: Athletics

Kenya says will deal firmly with doping

Nairobi, Aug 12 (IANS) Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto on Friday said the government will deal firmly with anyone engaging…

8 years ago

Jinson Johnson fails to qualify for 800m semi-finals

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 12 (IANS) Jinson Johnson's campaign at the Rio Olympics ended after he finished fifth in the…

8 years ago

Shot putter Inderjeet appeals to PM Modi to intervene in doping case

Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS) India's shot putter Inderjeet Singh on Thursday said that he is innocent and has appealed to…

8 years ago

Tough task for Indian track and field athletes in Rio

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 11 (IANS) India's track and field athletes will begin their campaign at the ongoing Rio Olympics…

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Russian pole vaulter Isinbayeva to be candidate for ARAF presidency

Moscow, Aug 11 (IANS) Russia's pole vault queen Yelena Isinbayeva has confirmed her plans to put forward her candidacy for…

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Downey Jr welcomes Tom Hiddleston to Instagram

Los Angeles, Aug 11 (IANS) Actor Robert Downey Jr has welcomed Tom Hiddleston to Instagram with a post related to…

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Phelps wins 20th Olympic gold medal

Rio De Janeiro, Aug 10 (IANS) Michael Phelps claimed his 20th Olympic gold medal by winning the men's 200m butterfly…

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No guarantee Rio sprints will be clean, says Bolt

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 9 (IANS) Six-time Olympic gold medal winning sprinter Usain Bolt has admitted there are no guarantees…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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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