New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Saturday congratulated rower Dattu Bhokanal, who qualified for the quarter-finals of the men’s single sculls rowing in the 31st Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro….
By Hardev Sanotra Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) With a glittering ceremony incorporating Brazil’s popular music forms of samba, bossa nova and hip-hop, its diverse but vibrant history, a commitment to the environment and…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) Indian women shooters Apurvi Chandela and Ayonika Paul crashed out of the Rio Olympics 2016 after losing in the quarter-finals in their 10 metre air rifle event here on…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) Dattu Bhokanal gave India’s Rio Olympics campaign a rousing start as he reached the quarter-finals of the men’s single sculls rowing after finishing third here on Saturday. In the…
Sao Paulo, Aug 6 (IANS) Brazilian military police has detained at least 35 people in Sao Paulo protesting against the 2016 Olympic Games. On Friday, 100 protesters gathered at the Paulista Avenue (Avenida Paulista), the…
Moscow, Aug 6 (IANS) Russia’s two-time Olympic pole-vaulting champion Elena Isinbayeva has claimed that she will not give up training as long as there is any chance that she can take part in the Rio…
Buneos Aires, Aug 6 (IANS) Argentine President Mauricio Macri has described the criticism against Brazil for the organizational deficiencies surrounding the Olympic Games as “unfair” and said the event will be “a success”. “This aggression…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) Former tennis world number one Rafael Nadal could not hide his delight after holding Spain’s flag at the 2016 Olympics opening ceremony. The 14-time Grand Slam winner was chosen…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) A member of the Greek team has been expelled from the Rio Games after testing positive for drugs, the country’s Olympic Committee has said. The unidentified athlete tested positive…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) Spanish point guard Jose Calderon has that the Rio Olympics men’s basketball tournament was up for grabs and that “in one game anyone can beat anyone”. Spain is in…
Rio de Janeiro Aug 6 (IANS) Australian swimming legend Ian Thorpe has backed his former rival Michael Phelps to become the first swimmer to win the same event at four consecutive Olympics in Rio. Phelps…
Berlin, Aug 6 (IANS) Schalke’s new arrival Coke will be out of action after suffering a knee ligament injury. The “Royal Blues” start with a setback into their preparation as summer signing Jorge Andujar Moreno,…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games Bid Committee has said the French capital promises to host a spectacular and engaging Games. Paris 2024 will place sport at the…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) Eight more Russian athletes were allowed to take part in the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Friday bringing the total number to 279. The Court of Arbitration…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will abide by the recently passed ruling of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against punishing already-sanctioned Russian athletes twice over anti-doping violations….
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) They just don’t wear their hearts on their sleeves but also get them inked. Blessed with some of the hottest bodies in the world, Olympians are flaunting their tattoos…
Brazilian supermodel and national icon Gisele Bundchen at Rio Olympics 2016 Opening Ceremony (Xinhua/Lui Siu Wai/IANS) Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) Capping her long and successful career, Brazilian supermodel and national icon Gisele Bundchen…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) Be it a wheelchair-bound archer leading her country’s contingent, or one who stood out by dying her tresses in national colours, female athletes were in the forefront as the…
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) Whether it was a wheelchair-bound archer leading her country’s contingent, or one who stood out by dying her tresses in national colours, woman athletes were in the forefront as…
By Hardev Sanotra Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) Saying Rio is ready to make history, President of 2016 games, Carlos Nuzman, promised to deliver a great experience turning dreams into reality. For the first…