Lausanne, July 24 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Sunday decided to leave it to individual sports federations to decide on Russian sportspersons’ entry into next month’s Olympics, ruling out a blanket ban on…
Moscow, July 24 (IANS) Russias sports ministry was thankful to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for its decision not to ban Russia from the Rio 2016 Olympics, Russian Minister of Sports Vitaly Mutko said on…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Wrestler Narsingh Yadav has flunked a dope test for a banned steroid and his Rio Olympics accreditation has been withheld by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), it was announced…
Lausanne, July 24 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Sunday decided to leave it to individual sports’ federations to decide on Russian sportspersons’ entry into next month’s Olympics, ruling out a blanket ban on…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Wrestler Narsingh Yadav has flunked a dope test for a banned steroid and his Rio Olympics accreditation has been reportedly withheld by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The Sports…
By Chinmaya Dehury New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Dutee Chand is sprinting hard and she has her aim set — the coveted gold medal at the Rio Olympics where she would compete in the 100-metre…
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Wrestler Narsingh Yadav has flunked a dope test for a banned steroid and his Rio Olympics accreditation has been reportedly withheld by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). The Sports…
Bengaluru, July 24 (IANS) The Indian men’s hockey team departed for Madrid in the early hours of Sunday where they will play two friendly matches against Spain before heading for the Rio Olympics. “It’s heartening…
Havana, July 24 (IANS) Cubans have confidence in the power of their boxers’ fists and the country hopes to finish in the top 20 in the medals table at the upcoming Rio Olympic Games. Boxing…
Rio de Janeiro, July 24 (IANS) French President Francois Hollande is among 45 foreign leaders to have confirmed their presence at the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian government has said….
Rio de Janeiro, July 24 (IANS) Three stations on a new express bus corridor connecting the city’s international airport to Olympic Park were closed after a shootout between police and drug gangs. Authorities said the…
Rio de Janeiro, July 24 (IANS) The first group of Chinese sportspersons from table tennis, swimming and women’s football teams, arrived in Sao Paulo’s prestigious Esporte Clube Pinheiros, the training base of Chinese Olympic delegation…
Washington, July 24 (IANS) The US will send a total of 555 athletes to the Rio Olympic Games to compete in 244 medal events over 27 sports, officials said. There are 292 women on the…
Brasilia, July 24 (IANS) The visiting head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is “confident about Brazil’s security plans for the Rio 2016 Olympic Games,” a report said on Saturday. IOC Executive Director Christophe Dubi…
London, July 23 (IANS) Six-time Olympic champion sprinter Usain Bolt has accused rival Justin Gatlin of “disrespect” after the Jamaican won the 200 metres at the Anniversary Games here. Bolt, 29, on Friday clocked 19.89…
Moscow, July 23 (IANS) Former Soviet president and Nobel Prize winner Mikhail Gorbachev has appealed to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) not to punish clean Russian athletes. “I support the struggle against banned substances in…
London, July 23 (IANS) Kendra Harrison broke the 28-year-old 100m hurdles world record at the London Diamond League meeting but she won’t be able to run at the Rio Olympics. The United States athlete on…
Rio de Janeiro, July 23 (IANS) It has been some time since a forward trident has stirred as much excitement in Brazil as the trio that will spearhead the country’s bid for an elusive Olympic…
Mexico City, July 23 (IANS) Mexican men’s volleyball players are eager to make the country’s first appearance at the Olympic Games in 48 years during next month Rio Games. Player Jorge Quinones on Friday said…
Geneva, July 22 (IANS) A total of 45 athletes, who participated in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing and London, respectively, tested positive for banned performance-enhancing drugs following the reanalysis of their…