Category: Rio Olympics 2016

Gymnast Dipa narrowly misses medal in Olympic vault final

By Hardev Sanotra Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar missed out on a historic medal in…

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Sania breaks down after loss, says may not play at next Olympics

By Hardev Sanotra Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Sania Mirza broke down in front of the media after losing…

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US swimmer Lochte robbed at gunpoint in Rio

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte said he was robbed at gunpoint in Rio de…

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Golfer Chawrasia finishes tied 50th, Lahiri 57th at Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Indian golfer S.S.P. Chawrasia endured a horrendous final round of seven-over 78 to drop…

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Rio Olympics medals tally

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) Following is the medals tally at the ongoing Rio Olympics as at 12 a.m.…

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India lacked experience, quality to beat Belgium: Oltmans

By Hardev Sanotra Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) India's men's hockey team chief coach Roelant Oltmans conceded that Belgium…

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O.P. Jaisha finishes 89th in women’s marathon in Rio

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 14 (IANS) India had a disappointing day in the women's marathon on Sunday as O.P. Jaisha…

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Rio Olympic: Indians continue medal less run

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 15 (IANS) India's dismal performance at the Rio Olympics continued on Sunday with the tennis duo…

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Italian Campriani wins 2nd shooting title at Rio Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 14 (IANS) Niccolo Campriani won the men's 50 metres rifle three positions with 458.8 points, bagging…

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British gymnast Whitlock clinches floor title at Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 14 (IANS) Gymnast Max Whitlock of Britain won the men' s floor exercise here on Sunday…

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Saina crashes out; Sindhu, Srikanth enter pre-quarters

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 14 (IANS) India's premier shuttler Saina Nehwal suffered a shock exit, while P.V. Sindhu and Kidambi…

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Hockey: India lose to Belgium 1-3 in quarters

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 14 (IANS) Striker Sebastian Dockeier struck twice in Belgium's 3-1 triumph over India on Sunday putting…

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OP Jaisha finishes 89th in women’s marathon in Rio

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 14 (IANS) India had a disappointing day in the women's marathon on Sunday as O.P. Jaisha…

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Sania-Bopanna beaten in mixed doubles bronze medal match

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 14 (IANS) India's hopes of their first medal at the Rio Olympics were dashed as Sania…

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Saina crashes out, Srikanth wins at Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 14 (IANS) India's premier shuttler Saina Nehwal suffered a shock exit while Kidambi Srikanth won his…

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Shooters Narang, Chain fail to qualify in 50m rifle event

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 14 (IANS) Indian shooters Gagan Narang and Chain Singh failed to qualify for the final round…

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‘Situation with Klishina is not last provocation against Russia’

Moscow, Aug 14 (IANS) Suspension of Russian long jumper Darya Klishina from the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro may…

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Rio’s slave history forgotten amid Olympic media glitz

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 14 (IANS) As foreign journalists covering the Olympics here relax at night in the provided accommodation,…

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Puerto Rico celebrates Puig’s historic Olympic gold medal

San Juan, Aug 14 (IANS) People took to the streets across Puerto Rico to celebrate the country's first Olympic gold…

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IOC absolves Kenyan sprint coach Anzrah of wrongdoing

Nairobi, Aug 14 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has absolved John Anzrah, the Kenyan Olympic sprint coach who was…

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