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IOC postpones decision on Russia’s participation in Rio Games: Reports

Moscow, July 19 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has postponed till the weekend its decision on a possible blanket ban on Russia at the Rio Games, according to media reports. The IOC’s executive committee…


















US announce Olympic athletics squad

Washington, July 13 (IANS) Team USA have named five defending Olympic champions in their 126-member track and field squad for next month’s Rio 2016 Games. London 2012 gold medallists Ashton Eaton (decathlon), Allyson Felix (400m…


Bolt named in Jamaica squad for Rio Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, July 12 (IANS) Six-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt has been included in Jamaica’s squad for the Rio 2016 Games, officials from the Caribbean nation have announced. There were fears Bolt’s participation could…