Category: Rio Olympics 2016

IOC rules out blanket ban on Russia from Rio Games

Lausanne, July 24 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Sunday decided to leave it to individual sports federations to…

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Russia welcomes Olympic body’s decision on Rio ban

Moscow, July 24 (IANS) Russia’s sports ministry was thankful to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for its decision not to…

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Olympic-bound wrestler Narsingh fails dope test

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Wrestler Narsingh Yadav has flunked a dope test for a banned steroid and his Rio…

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IOC rules out blanket ban on Russia from Rio Games

Lausanne, July 24 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Sunday decided to leave it to individual sports' federations to…

8 years ago

Olympic-bound wrestler Narsingh fails dope test

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Wrestler Narsingh Yadav has flunked a dope test for a banned steroid and his Rio…

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India’s Olympics sprint hope Dutee pleads for new running shoes

By Chinmaya Dehury New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Dutee Chand is sprinting hard and she has her aim set --…

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Olympic-bound wrestler Narsingh fails dope test

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Wrestler Narsingh Yadav has flunked a dope test for a banned steroid and his Rio…

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Indian hockey team leaves for Rio Olympics

Bengaluru, July 24 (IANS) The Indian men's hockey team departed for Madrid in the early hours of Sunday where they…

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Rio 2016: Cubans confident of their boxers’ fists

Havana, July 24 (IANS) Cubans have confidence in the power of their boxers' fists and the country hopes to finish…

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Foreign leaders confirm presence at Olympic opening ceremony

Rio de Janeiro, July 24 (IANS) French President Francois Hollande is among 45 foreign leaders to have confirmed their presence…

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Rio Olympic bus route statioins closed after shootout

Rio de Janeiro, July 24 (IANS) Three stations on a new express bus corridor connecting the city's international airport to…

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Chinese teams arrive at Sao Paulo training base for Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, July 24 (IANS) The first group of Chinese sportspersons from table tennis, swimming and women's football teams,…

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US to send 555 athletes to Rio Olympics

Washington, July 24 (IANS) The US will send a total of 555 athletes to the Rio Olympic Games to compete…

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Security at Olympics “robust”, says IOC chief

Brasilia, July 24 (IANS) The visiting head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is "confident about Brazil's security plans for…

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Bolt criticises disrespectful Gatlin after 200m win

London, July 23 (IANS) Six-time Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt has accused rival Justin Gatlin of "disrespect" after the Jamaican…

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Gorbachev appeals to IOC not to punish ‘clean’ Russian athletes

Moscow, July 23 (IANS) Former Soviet president and Nobel Prize winner Mikhail Gorbachev has appealed to the International Olympic Committee…

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Kendra Harrison breaks 100m hurdles world record

London, July 23 (IANS) Kendra Harrison broke the 28-year-old 100m hurdles world record at the London Diamond League meeting but…

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Neymar-led Brazil return to attacking roots in Rio

Rio de Janeiro, July 23 (IANS) It has been some time since a forward trident has stirred as much excitement…

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Mexican men’s volleyball team eager for first Olympics in 48 years

Mexico City, July 23 (IANS) Mexican men's volleyball players are eager to make the country's first appearance at the Olympic…

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45 athletes test positive after reanalysis of 2008, 2012 Games samples

Geneva, July 22 (IANS) A total of 45 athletes, who participated in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympic Games in…

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