Category: Rio Olympics 2016

Indonesia promises lucrative bonus for Olympic medallists

Jakarta, Aug 2 (IANS) The Indonesian government on Tuesday promised large sums of bonus and allowance for medallists at the…

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FINA gives Olympics green light for Russians Lobintsev, Morozov

Moscow, Aug 2 (IANS) The International Swimming Federation has given the go-ahead to Russian swimmers Nikita Lobintsev and Vladimir Morozov…

8 years ago

Sportspersons facing problems related to training, diet: Mary Kom

New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Five-time world boxing champion and nominated member of the Rajya Sabha Mary Kom on Tuesday…

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Croatian Cilic hopes for ‘something big’ in Rio

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) Croatian tennis player Marin Cilic hopes he would be able to achieve "something big"…

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Kenya’s 5,000m runner Obiri says past records to count for nothing

Nairobi, Aug 2 (IANS) Past achievements and time will be of no essence in the battle for gold in the…

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Greek judoka Iliadis looks for a third medal in Rio

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) Greek judoka Ilias Iliadis aims at a third Olympic medal in his fourth trip…

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Manangoi dreams of 1500m Olympic success under Kiprop’s shadows

Nairobi, Aug 2 (IANS) The king of 1,500 metres race is undisputed, but there is no limitation on the number…

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US ice hockey player Ruggiero elected IOC athletes commission chair

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) American ice hockey Olympic champion Angela Ruggiero has been elected as the new chair…

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School & college football meet online registration commences

Mumbai, Aug 2 (IANS) The school and college national football championship in Mumbai, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, started…

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Indian hockey team beats Spain 2-1 in practice game

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) Akashdeep and Rupinder Pal Singh scored as the Indian men's hockey team defeated Spain…

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Water quality for Olympic sailing events to depend on weather

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) The water quality in Rio's Guanabara Bay for the sailing events during the 2016…

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Decision to admit Russia to Rio Games fair: IOC President

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) The decision to let Russia participate in the 2016 OIympics was based on the…

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Rio to boost police force during Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) The Brazilian capital will increase the number of military police officers on patrol by…

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Olympics ban: Russian weightlifting federation files suit with CAS

Moscow, Aug 2 (IANS) The Russian Weightlifting Federation (RWF) has filed a lawsuit with the Court of Arbitration for Sport…

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Djokovic lands in Rio to bid for elusive Olympic gold

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) Tennis world No.1 Novak Djokovic has arrived here ahead of his bid for an…

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Rio increases police deployment for Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) The government of Rio de Janeiro has announced it will add 3,503 police officers…

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Chinese fencer Lei ready to defend Olympic crown

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) China's Olympic fencing champion Lei Sheng said he wants to make an happy ending…

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Blanket Olympic ban would be injustice to Russia: IOC chief

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has defended the organisation's handling of the…

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129th IOC session opens in Rio

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) The 129th session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially got underway with an…

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Lang vows to lead China to ‘good results’ at Rio

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) Jenny Lang Ping vowed, upon arrival at the Games Village here, to lead the…

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