Category: Rio Olympics 2016

China’s He Zi accepts marriage proposal after winning silver

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Chinese swimmer He Zi was surprised by a marriage proposal from her boyfriend and…

8 years ago

CAS rules in favour of Russian athlete Klishina

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) upheld the appeal of the Russian track…

8 years ago

Russia appeals to CAS against ban from Paralympics

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Russia's Paralympic Committee (RPC) has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)…

8 years ago

Olympic 400m champion Van Niekerk inspired by Bolt

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) South Africa's Wayde van Niekerk has revealed that words of support from Usain Bolt…

8 years ago

Dipa misses medal at Rio but wins millions of hearts

By Sujit Chakraborty Agartala, Aug 15 (IANS) Ace gymnast Dipa Karmakar narrowly missed the Rio Olympics gymnastics bronze on Sunday…

8 years ago

Indian journalists take to mobile phone and 4G to broadcast live from Rio

By Hardev Sanotra Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) It had to happen. A perfect combination of rapidly-changing mobile phone…

8 years ago

Bolt creates Olympic history as Britain climbs up medals table

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Usain Bolt stormed to victory in the 100m final at the Rio Olympics, becoming…

8 years ago

Murray keeps Olympic tennis title, wins 2nd consecutive gold

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Britain's Andy Murray became the first player in history to win two consecutive gold…

8 years ago

Mattek-Sands, Sock win gold in tennis mixed doubles

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) The US pair of Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Jack Sock beat compatriots Venus Williams and…

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Bolt creates athletics history at Rio Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Star Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt wrote his name in the history books, winning his…

8 years ago

Bolt creates athletics history at Rio Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Star Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt wrote his name in the history books, winning his…

8 years ago

Bolt creates athletics history at Rio Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Star Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt wrote his name in the history books, winning his…

8 years ago

Phelps rules out comeback chances

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Swimmer Michael Phelps has said that his success at the Rio Olympics ensured he…

8 years ago

Bolt qualifies fastest for Olympic 100m final

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Usain Bolt qualified fastest for the men's 100m sprint final in Rio as he…

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Dusmatov out-boxes Martinez for light-flyweight gold

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Uzbekistan's Hasanboy Dusmatov gave a how-to boxing tutorial to Colombia's Yuberjen Martinez to win…

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British cyclist Kenny wins 5th Olympic gold in Rio

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) British cyclist Jason Kenny took his fifth Olympic gold after winning track cycling men's…

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US struggle with close win over France in men’s basketball

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) The US won the second consecutive game by a slim margin, beating France 100-97…

8 years ago

Rio Olympics: Spirited Dipa lights up dismal day

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Gymnast Dipa Karmakar lightened up another dismal day for India with a brave performance…

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Nishikori knocks off Nadal to take bronze

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Kei Nishikori secured Japan's first Olympic medal in tennis since 1920 - a bronze…

8 years ago

Cuba, Russia bag gold medals on opening day of wrestling

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Reigning world champion Ismael Borrero Molina of Cuba overpowered Japan's Shinobu Ota to win…

8 years ago



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