Category: Rio Olympics 2016

Putin says Russian athletes’ absence will affect Olympics show

Moscow, July 27 (IANS) The competitions of the Rio Olympic Games will be less spectacular due to the absence of…

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NADA defers verdict on wrestler Narsingh till Thursday

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Dope-tainted wrestler Narsingh Yadav will have to wait till Thursday to know his fate as…

8 years ago

Pole vaulter Isinbayeva to pass up watching Rio athletics

Moscow, July 27 (IANS) Russia’s pole vault queen Yelena Isinbayeva said on Wednesday she was anxious to see how the…

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Narsingh’s door to Rio open but he needs clean chit: WFI chief

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said on Wednesday that if…

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Narsingh’s door to Rio open but he needs clean chit: WFI chief

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said on Wednesday that if…

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Haryana Police registers FIR on Narsingh’s complaint

Sonipat (Haryana), July 27 (IANS) The Haryana Police on Wednesday registered a criminal case following a complaint by dope-tainted grappler…

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Have identified those who spiked Narsingh’s food: WFI chief

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Wednesday revealed the names…

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Weightlifter Robles aims to inspire young Latinos to compete in Olympics

Los Angeles, July 27 (IANS) Mexican-American weightlifter Sarah Robles wants to raise the US flag on high at the 2016…

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Brazilian police confiscate drugs wrapped in bags with Olympic logo

Rio de Janeiro, July 27 (IANS) The Brazilian authorities have confiscated a shipment of cocaine and crack, wrapped in plastic…

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Morales promises rewards for Bolivia’s medallists in Rio

La Paz (Bolivia) July 27 (IANS) Bolivian athletes who win medals at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics will receive up…

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Kerala HC asks AFI to include athlete Raghavan in Olympic squad

Kochi, July 27 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Wednesday asked the Athletics Federation of India (AFI) to include Kerala…

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Eleven athletes from Bosnia and Herzegovina to compete in Rio

Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) July 26 (IANS) Eleven athletes from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) will compete in the 31st Olympic…

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Narsingh wanted to kill himself after dope test fiasco, says friend

By Jayant K. Singh Sonepat (Haryana), July 26 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) regional centre at Bahalgarh here…

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Narsingh wanted to kill himself after dope test fiasco, says friend

By Jayant K. Singh Sonepat (Haryana), July 26 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) regional centre at Bahalgarh here…

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Australian boxer Shelley praises athlete’s village in Rio

Rio de Janeiro, July 26 (IANS) Australia’s Olympic boxers have toured the athletes’ village in Rio and medal contender Shelley…

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Australian boxer Shelley praises athlete’s village in Rio

Rio de Janeiro, July 26 (IANS) Australia’s Olympic boxers have toured the athletes’ village in Rio and medal contender Shelley…

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Narsingh case gets murkier with outlandish allegations

By Veturi Srivatsa How scary it is to find two Rio-bound Indian athletes testing positive for banned drugs and both…

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Guangzhou R&F defender named South Korean captain for Rio Games

Guangzhou, July 26 (IANS) Guangzhou R&F defender Jang Hyun-soo has been named South Korean captain at the upcoming Rio Olympic…

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Rio-bound shot-putter Inderjeet flunks dope test, claims sabotage

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) After wrestler Narsingh Yadav, India's prospects at the Rio Olympics were dealt another major blow…

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No other Rio-bound athlete has tested positive: NADA DG

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) director general Naveen Agarwal on Tuesday confirmed that no other…

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