Moscow, May 13 (IANS) The Kremlin on Friday rubbished as “groundless” a New York Times report that accused Russian athletes of taking part in a state-funded doping programme during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia’s…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday reiterated that he will not interfere in the controversy surrounding double Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar’s insistence for a trial to secure a berth in…
Rio de Janeiro, May 13 (IANS) The Rio 2016 organizers will approach Brazil’s new interim government “when the time is right” to ensure preparations for the first Olympics in South America continue to go smoothly,…
Rio de Janeiro, May 13 (IANS) Staff and volunteers at this year’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro will be decked out in bright green, blue, yellow and red uniforms, organisers have said. Green will…
Washington, May 13 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) have asked pregnant women not to travel to Rio de Janeiro or to other parts of Brazil where the…
Seoul, May 13 (IANS) The South Korean government on Friday said it is gearing up to showcase a set of cutting-edge information, communication and technology (ICT) systems to support the successful hosting of the 2018…
Canberra, May 13 (IANS) Australian world heavyweight champion Lucas Browne was on Friday stripped of his World Boxing Association (WBA) title after his “B sample” drug test also returned positive result for the illicit substance…
Kolkata, May 12 (IANS) Seasoned campaigner Aneeta Mehta attracted the highest bid price of Rs.60,000 in the players’ auction of the maiden Darts Premier League here on Thursday. Mehta, one of the nine marquee players,…
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Sports minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday that there is a strong chance that the India contingent could take their medal count to double figures for the first time in…
Bolton (England), May 12 (IANS) Indian boxing sensation Vijender Singh on Thursday hit the weight at the weigh-in ahead of Friday night’s showdown with Andrzej Soldra of Poland at the Macron Stadium here. The red-hot…
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The total number of quota places for India, emerging as a global power in wrestling, has swelled to eight after Ravinder Khatri and Babita Kumari booked their spots for the…
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Renowed wrestling coach Satpal Singh on Thursday denied reports that his protege Sushil Kumar has been omitted from the Indian squad for the Rio Olympics, asserting that the double Olympic…
Mumbai: Music composer A R Rahman during the music launch of Hollywood film Pele: Birth of a Legend, in Mumbai, on May 9, 2016. (Photo: IANS) New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Music maestro A.R. Rahman…
Caracas, May 12 (IANS) Venezuelan pole vaulter Robeilys Peinado has climbed to the first spot in the Under 20 world ranking, the Venezuelan Athletics Federation has announced. Peinado, 18, secured first place after winning the…
Moscow, May 12 (IANS) Delays in deliveries of Russian athletesÂ’ doping samples to laboratories abroad could be attributed to the country’s vast expanse, an official with the Russian sports ministry has said. British TV channel…
Mumbai, May 11 (IANS) The International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) World Cup of Rock Climbing will be hosted by Navi Mumbai from May 13 to 16 at the CIDCO Exhibition Center, in Vashi, here….
Bolton (UK), May 11 (IANS) Polish boxer Andrzej Soldra has promised to stop Vijender Singh’s winning streak when they clash at the Macron Stadium Premier Suite here on Friday. Vijender has had a superb start…
London, May 11 (IANS) The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will immediately probe recent statements made by Russian ex-doping official Vitaly Stepanov on the abuse of performance enhancing drugs in Russian sports, its chief Craig Reedie…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Hockey India (HI) said on Wednesday it has recommended national men’s team players V.R. Raghunath and Dharamvir Singh and women’s team captain Ritu Rani for the Arjuna Award. Both defender…
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Beating the previous record of 81, India will send its largest ever contingent of 90 athletes to this year’s Rio Olympics, scheduled from August 5 to 21. “About 90 athletes…