Category: Other Sports

Rio ‘public calamity’ will not affect Olympics, say organisers

Rio de Janeiro, June 18 (IANS) The upcoming Olympic Games from August 5 to 21, will not be affected by…

8 years ago

Putin denies existence of state-run doping programme

St. Petersburg, June 17 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday denied the existence of any state-sponsored doping programme in…

8 years ago

Hyderabad to host international American Football game

Hyderabad, June 17 (IANS) Hyderabad is all set to host the first international American Football game in India on Saturday.…

8 years ago

India men’s recurve team fail to qualify for Rio

Antalya (Turkey), June 16 (IANS) India will not have a men's archery team competing in Rio Olympics as it failed…

8 years ago

South Korean Olympic committee upholds ban on star swimmer Park

Seoul, June 16 (IANS) South Korea's Olympic committee upheld its decision on Thursday to ban former Olympic swimming champion Park…

8 years ago

Windy conditions might trouble Indian shooters at Rio: Anjali

Mumbai, June 16 (IANS) Former star shooter Anjali Bhagwat on Thursday pointed out that the windy conditions on the outdoor…

8 years ago

Indian origin boxer added to Vijender’s fight card

New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) British boxer of Indian origin Sanjeev Singh Sahota has been signed on for one of…

8 years ago

Dipika, Dinesh bat for P&G Shiksha programme

Chennai, June 16 (IANS) Indian squash star Dipika Pallikal along with her cricketer-husband Dinesh Karthik on Thursday batted for P&G's…

8 years ago

China’s Wanda group on board as FIBA’s exclusive partner

Beijing, June 16 (IANS) China's Wanda Group will be the exclusive partner of the Federation of International Basketball (FIBA) for…

8 years ago

Brazilian Olympic swimmer Medeiros fails doping test

Rio de Janeiro, June 16 (IANS) Brazilian swimmer Etiene Medeiros faces the prospect of missing this year's Olympic Games after…

8 years ago

IOC chief Bach lauds ‘beautiful’ Rio Olympic village

Rio de Janeiro, June 16 (IANS) International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach described the Rio Olympic village as "one…

8 years ago

Olympic Gold Quest joins hands with Twitter

Mumbai, June 15 (IANS) Olympic Gold Quest, a not-for-profit foundation supporting the training and preparation of India's top sportspersons, on…

8 years ago

A new world: Rio 2016 unveils official slogan for Olympic and Paralympic Games

Rio de Janeiro, June 15 (IANS) The Rio 2016 organising committee revealed the official slogan for the first Olympic and…

8 years ago

Brazilian government offers financial aid for Rio Olympic projects

Rio de Janeiro, June 15 (IANS) Brazil's interim government vowed to provide financial support to ensure infrastructure projects are finished…

8 years ago

15 Defence Services players included in Pro Kabaddi League

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Pro Kabaddi League has announced the allocation of 15 players from the Indian Defence Services…

8 years ago

TVS TYRES becomes Puneri Paltan’s associate sponsor

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) TVS TYRES on Tuesday announced that it has become an associate sponsor of Puneri Paltan…

8 years ago

Vietnam gains 20th Olympic ticket

Ho Chi Minh City, June 14 (IANS) Fencer Do Thi Anh has become Vietnam's 20th athlete to qualify for the…

8 years ago

Cuba’s Hemingway billfishing tourney draws 10 nations

Havana, June 14 (IANS) Fishing enthusiasts from 10 countries and regions converged on Cuba for the opening of the 66th…

8 years ago

Olympic velodrome to be ready in July, says Rio mayor

Rio de Janeiro, June 14 (IANS) Construction work on Rio de Janeiro's Olympic velodrome will not be completed until mid-July,…

8 years ago

Hamilton dedicates Canadian GP win to Muhammad Ali

Montreal, Canada (IANS) Lewis Hamilton drove brilliantly to win his fifth Canadian Grand Prix and dedicated the victory to the…

8 years ago



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