Athletes endorse newly opened Rio 2016 venue
Rio de Janeiro, May 15 (IANS) Brazilian athletes have given their seal of approval to the Carioca 2 Arena after the Rio 2016 Olympic venue was officially opened. The 10,000-seat facility — part of the…
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Russian minister apologises for athletes caught for doping
Moscow, May 15 (IANS) Russias Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko has apologised for his countrys athletes who have cheated over the doping scandal and also spoke out for allowing his compatriots to participate in forthcoming Rio…
Will ICC chairman and Indian board turn adversaries?
Mumbai: BCCI president Shashank Manohar arrives to attend BCCI`s special general meeting in Mumbai, on Feb 19, 2016. (Photo: IANS) By Veturi Srivatsa Whether Shashank Manohar plays chess or not, he has manoeuvred to position…
Russian sports ministry may sue NYT over doping story
Mexico City, May 14 (IANS) The Russian sports ministry may file a lawsuit against The New York Times, which published a story about the alleged doping abuse by Russian athletes at the 2014 Winter Olympics…
Russia suggests WADA appoint foreign expert at Moscow anti-doping lab
Berlin, May 14 (IANS) Russia has suggested to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) that a foreign specialist take the helm at the currently suspended Moscow Anti-Doping Laboratory, Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said. “We have offered…
Vijender looking forward to title fight at home
Indian boxer Vijender Singh during the finals of the Pro Kabaddi League between Jaipur Pink Panthers and U Mumba in Mumbai on August 31, 2014. (Photo: IANS) Bolton (England), May 14 (IANS) Indian boxing sensation…
Vijender hammers opponent to win sixth pro fight
Indian boxer and Bollywood actor Vijender Singh during the Wahl Mandate Male Model Hunt 2014, in Mumbai, on Aug. 24, 2014. (Photo: IANS) Bolton (England), May 14 (IANS) Indian boxing sensation Vijender Singh registered his…
Vijender loking forward to title fight at home
Bolton (England), May 14 (IANS) Indian boxing sensation Vijender Singh, who has registered his sixth consecutive win in the professional arena, asserted that he is looking forward to the World Boxing Organisation’s (WBO) Asia title…
Vijender hammers opponent to win sixth pro fight
Vijender Singh (Photo: IANS) Bolton (England), May 13 (IANS) Indian boxing sensation Vijender Singh registered his sixth win in a row in the professional arena by outpunching Andrzej Soldra of Poland by technical knockout…
Vijender wins sixth pro fight
Bolton (England), May 13 (IANS) Indian boxing sensation Vijender Singh registered his sixth win in a row in the professional arena by outpunching Andrzej Soldra of Poland in three brutal rounds at the Macron Stadium…
Granting trial to Sushil may be tricky: WFI chief
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh asserted on Friday that holding a trial between Sushil Kumar and Narsingh Yadav to decide India’s representative in the 74kg…
Indian teams reach Asian squash semis
Taipei, May 13 (IANS) Getting over their below-par performance in the pre-quarterfinals, India’s men’s and women’s teams bounced back in style to reach the semi-finals in the Asian Squash Championships here on Friday. While the…
Mohit bags Rs.53 lakh in Pro Kabaddi auction
Mumbai, May 13 (IANS) Mohit Chhillar received the highest bid of Rs.53 lakh from Bengaluru Bulls, while Telugu Titans splurged Rs.45.5 lakh to bag Sandeep Narwal in the players’ auction of the Pro Kabaddi League’s…
Kremlin rubbishes NYT report on athletes doping
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…
Ministry will not interfere in Sushil’s case: Sonowal
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 2016 organisers to contact new government ‘when time is right’
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 2016 unveils staff uniforms
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…
WHO, PAHO ask pregnant women not to travel to Rio during Olympics
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…
South Korea to use cutting-edge ICT systems in PyeongChang Olympics
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…
Aussie heavyweight boxer stripped of title after second positive drug test
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…