I want to reach the final at Rio: Tintu Luka
Kozhikode (Kerala), July 29 (IANS) Star athlete Tintu Luka’s confidence is high as she gets ready for the upcoming Rio Olympics and has placed a huge expectation on herself. “I have improved a lot and…
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Nadal on track for Rio Olympics
Rio de Janeiro, July 29 (IANS) Former world No. 1 Rafael Nadal is on track to compete at the Rio Olympics as he continues to recover from a wrist injury, his coach has said. The…
Athletes move into Olympic Village after most problems solved
Rio de Janeiro, July 29 (IANS) Hundreds of sportspersons have moved into the Olympic Village that seems to have left behind the problems which generated complaints when it first opened on July 24. Its doors…
WHO head claims Zika infection risk is low at Rio Olympics
Beijing, July 29 (IANS) World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Margaret Chan said here on Friday that the risk of Zika virus infection at the Olympic Games, set to begin on August 5 in Brazil, is…
Isinbayeva to seek justice from courts over Olympics ban
Moscow, July 28 (IANS) Russian pole vault queen Yelena Isinbayeva said on Thursday she intends to move various courts to prove that she had been illegally barred from the Rio Olympic Games, opening on August…
NADA postpones verdict on Narsingh’s doping case
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Wrestler Narsingh Yadav’s ordeal just got longer as the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) on Thursday postponed the verdict over his dope case by a couple of days. The NADA…
NADA postpones verdict on Narsingh’s doping case
New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Wrestler Narsingh Yadav’s ordeal just got longer as the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) on Thursday postponed the verdict over his dope case by a couple of days. The NADA…
Russian Olympic team seen off for Rio Games
Moscow, July 28 (IANS) A leave-taking ceremony for a section of the Russian Olympic team was held early on Thursday at Moscowâs Sheremetyevo airport here before they left for Rio de Janeiro. About 70 Russian…
Anxiety over Kenya runners’ prospects in 800m at Olympics
Nairobi, July 28 (IANS) In every big competition, Kenyans look to dominate the 800 metres distance but that may not be the case this time as the country focuses on the Rio Olympic Games starting…
Volleyball star Tetyukhin named Russiaâs Olympic flag bearer
Moscow, July 28 (IANS) Volleyballer Sergey Tetyukhin has been selected to be the Russian Olympic teamâs flag bearer, Yelena Isinbayeva, Russiaâs two-time Olympic pole vault champion, posted on Instagram on Thursday. Earlier, Igor Kazikov, the…
Expect great Olympic atmosphere, says IOC president
Rio de Janeiro, July 28 (IANS) International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said he expected an Olympic Games full of passion and joy. Bach, who arrived here on Wednesday, was greeted by his counterpart…
Brazil confident of entering top 10 in Olympic medals tally
Rio de Janeiro, July 28 (IANS) Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) executive director for sports Marcus Vinicius Freire is confident that the hosts will be able to enter the top 10 of the medal rankings in…
Brazil’s Rousseff and Lula to miss Rio opening ceremony
Rio de Janeiro, July 28 (IANS) Brazil’s suspended president Dilma Rousseff and her predecessor Luiz Inocio Lula da Silva announced that they would not attend the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympic Games on August…
Kenya’s Olympic boss says country’s athletes will pass anti-doping tests
Nairobi, July 28 (IANS) The Kenyan team for the Rio Olympics consisting of over 60 athletes will pass the anti-doping tests without any problem, the country’s Olympic boss said. Kipchoge Keino, chairman of the National…
Rio mayor hands Australia keys to city
Rio de Janeiro, July 28 (IANS) Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes has presented the head of Australia’s Olympic delegation, Kitty Chiller, with the keys to the city and apologised for problems at the Rio…
Algerian olympic athletes fly to Rio
Algiers, July 28 (IANS) The Algerian Olympic Committee has sent 64 athletes to compete in 13 sporting disciplines in the Rio Games to be held from August 5 to 21. Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal on…
Transformed Rio ready to enjoy Olympic party, says mayor
Rio de Janeiro, July 28 (IANS) Rio de Janeiro is a “vastly different city” to the one that won the right to host the Olympic Games in 2009, mayor Eduardo Paes has said. With just…
Bach: Rio can solve problems before Games
Rio de Janeiro, July 28 (IANS) International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said problems facing the Rio Olympics are not unique to these Games and he is confident that Rio will solve all of…
FINA supports IOC resolution on Russia
Montevideo (Uruguay) July 28 (IANS) The decision of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to allow each federation to assess the eligibility Russian sportspersons for Rio 2016 on an individual case basis is a positive one,…
Bolt arrives in Rio ahead of Olympics
Rio de Janeiro, July 28 (IANS) Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt has arrived in Rio de Janeiro amid tight security ahead of next month’s Olympic Games. The 29-year-old was on Wednesday flanked by minders and…