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Thu, Apr 13, 2017
Centurion Ronaldo reaches another milestone

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo may be on course for his worst domestic goal...

Wed, Apr 12, 2017
Champions League preview: Real's 'BBC' trio out to reignite spark against Bayern

Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo will be looking to rekindle...

Fri, Apr 7, 2017
Olympic marathon champion fails drugs test

Jemima Sumgong, who last year became the first Kenyan woman to win Olympic...

Mon, Apr 3, 2017
IOC denies covering up 2008 Olympic doping cases

The IOC said it had not detected any significant abuse of clenbuterol after...

Olympic medallist Sakshi ties the knot with fellow wrestler Satyawart

The two had got engaged in October last year and according to reports, they...

Sun, Apr 2, 2017
Gopichand promises more Sainas and Sindhus before Tokyo Olympics

Gopichand, who shaped Sindhu and Olympic bronze-medallist Saina Nehwal among...

Thu, Mar 30, 2017
IOC disqualifies four Russians from London Olympics over doping

The IOC said all four -- Victoria Valyukevich, a triple jumper who was eighth...

Wed, Mar 29, 2017
A belated Olympic medal for India's Anju Bobby George?

According to reports, Anju (finished 5th) along with fellow long jumpers,...

Sat, Mar 4, 2017
Rio medallist Sakshi hits out at Haryana government

Olympics bronze medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik, on Saturday, claimed that...

Fri, Mar 3, 2017
Did vote-buying help Rio secure 2016 Olympic hosting rights?

IOC ethics committee looks into Rio payment claims

Thu, Mar 2, 2017
La Liga: Barca run riot before coach bombshell, Real falter

Barcelona thrashed Sporting Gijon 6-1 to go top of La Liga on a dramatic...

Wed, Mar 1, 2017
Budapest withdraws bid to host 2024 Olympic Games

Budapest ended its bid to host the 2024 Olympics on Wednesday, citing a lack...

Thu, Feb 23, 2017
Hungary to withdraw Budapest's 2024 Olympic bid

Mayor Istvan Tarlos had suggested the city might quit the race after local...

Fri, Feb 17, 2017
HIL: Waveriders spank Punjab Warriors to jump to 3rd spot

Delhi Waveriders produced an inspired performance to spank defending...

Budapest could consider withdrawing 2024 Olympic bid, says mayor

Hungarian political movement Momentum has collected over 200,000 signatures...

Wed, Feb 15, 2017
Olympic swimming great Hackett arrested after 'breakdown'

'He's been receiving treatment from a doctor. He's big and powerful when he's...

Tue, Feb 14, 2017
Laureus honour for Olympic 2016 refugee team

A refugee team that competed at the 2016 Rio Olympics with 10 athletes from...

Mon, Feb 13, 2017
HIL: UP Wizards beat defending champions Jaypee Punjab Warriors

A resilient Uttar Pradesh Wizards came up with an inspired show to beat...

Sat, Feb 11, 2017
HIL: Dabang Mumbai edge Jaypee Punjab Warriors

A magnificent 60th-minute goal by Dabang Mumbai's Robbert Kemperman snatched...

Thu, Feb 9, 2017
Here's an idea to boost India's prospects in Olympics...

Sports Ministry has formulated a multi-pronged strategy which includes a...

HIL: Van der Weerden's lone strike hand Jaypee Punjab Warriors win over Ranchi

Defending champions Jaypee Punjab Warriors eked out a close 1-0 win over...

Wed, Feb 8, 2017
Change in Olympic events will hit shooting's ecosystem: Narang

Unlike some of India's top pistol shooters, Gagan Narang is not 'deeply...

Sat, Feb 4, 2017
Thwarted machete attack clouds Paris 2024 Olympics bid

Questions about staging a safe and secure Olympics in France were raised on...

Fri, Feb 3, 2017
Here's a list of cities bidding for the 2024 Olympics

The three cities bidding for the 2024 summer Olympics submitted on Friday the...

HIL: Kalinga Lancers score narrow win over Punjab Warriors

Kalinga Lancers eked out a close 6-5 win over Jaypee Punjab Warriors, their...

Thu, Feb 2, 2017
Brilliant! Tokyo follows in Rio's footsteps, to make special medals

2020 Olympic medals to be made from 'recycled' mobiles

Wed, Feb 1, 2017
HIL: SV Sunil stars in Jaypee Punjab Warriors first win

Defending champions Jaypee Punjab Warriors opened their account in the fifth...

Mon, Jan 30, 2017
India names former gold medallist Bindra in Olympics task force

India's only individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra was named on a...

Fri, Jan 27, 2017
HIL: Dabang Mumbai thrash Jaypee Punjab Warriors

Skipper Florian Fuchs and striker Affan Yusuf struck a brace each as Dabang...

When Olympic champion Mo Farah delivered on his promise

Four-time Olympic champion distance runner Mo Farah has revealed that the...

Bolt and Jamaica team-mates ordered to return relay medals

Usain Bolt and his Jamaican team mates who won the 4 x 100m relay at the 2008...

Thu, Jan 19, 2017
Baba Ramdev takes on Olympic medallist in 'dangal'

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Wednesday showed his wrestling prowess as he...

Tue, Jan 17, 2017
Sakshi's next target: Win Olympic medal in Tokyo; equal Sushil's record

The 24-year-old admitted that life has completely transformed after the...

Fri, Jan 13, 2017
China faces one-year ban after trio stripped of Beijing golds

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) said it had disqualified...

Tue, Jan 10, 2017
IOA drops Kalmadi, Chautala; to regain Sports Ministry's recognition

Facing a severe backlash for appointing scam-tainted Suresh Kalmadi and Abhay...

Mon, Jan 2, 2017
Telangana Govt allots plot to Olympic silver medallist Sindhu

The land is located in Shaikpet village of Hyderabad district.

Sun, Jan 1, 2017
PBL: Olympic champ Marin beats Sindhu as Hyderabad pip Chennai

Olympic champion Carolina Marin kicked-off the second edition of Premier...

Fri, Dec 30, 2016
FLASHBACK! BEST Sports Photos from 2016 - Part 3

As we prepare to cruise into the New Year, Rediff.com gives you a glance...

Indian hockey rose in stature in 2016 but Olympic failure hurt

For Indian hockey, 2016 was a year in which much was promised and achieved as...

Tue, Dec 27, 2016
Sindhu feels more responsibility after Rio silver

Olympic silver medallist shuttler PV Sindhu admitted that there is more...

FLASHBACK! BEST Sports Photos from 2016 - Part 1

As we prepare to cruise into the New Year, Rediff.com gives you a glance...

Mon, Dec 26, 2016
Sania, Paes enjoy success but egos dash India's Olympic dream in 2016

India's Olympic aspirations failed to blossom in the face of personal egos of...

Sat, Dec 24, 2016
Olympic debacle makes it a forgettable year for Indian archers

Archery was one discipline which generated a lot of hype in the run-up to the...

Fri, Dec 23, 2016
Dipa Karmakar and the watershed year for Indian gymnastics

She embodied the Olympic spirit despite missing out on a coveted podium...

Sakshi saves Indian wrestling blushes in controversial 2016

A bitter court battle, followed by an embarrassing dope scandal, before some...

Thu, Dec 22, 2016
'IOA, ministry treated us like servants at Rio Olympics'

Top Indian golfer SSP Chawrasia has lashed out at the Indian Olympic...

Fri, Dec 16, 2016
Super Series Final: Sindhu avenges Olympic loss to Marin, makes semis

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu avenged her heart-breaking loss at the...

Wed, Dec 14, 2016
Vijender's Olympic bronze medal is nothing: Cheka

India's boxing sensation Vijender Singh will defend his WBO Asia Pacific...

Sat, Dec 10, 2016
Unfair that inferior teams are higher than United: Mourinho

United, who have drawn six of their 14 league matches, are in sixth position...

China's Chen banned for two years for doping at Rio

Chinese swimmer Chen Xinyi has been banned for two years after failing a drug...

Fri, Dec 9, 2016
Romanian lifter, Russian boxer stripped of Rio Olympic medals

Romanian weightlifter Gabriel Sincraian and Russian boxer Misha Aloian have...

Sat, Dec 3, 2016
Rio Olympic champions Bolt and Ayana win IAAF awards

Jamaica's Usain Bolt and Ethiopian distance runner Almaz Ayana were crowned...

Fri, Dec 2, 2016
IPTL: Indian Aces trump Japan Warriors 30-17 in opener

The Indian Aces began their 2016 IPTL campaign with an easy 30-17 win over...

Mon, Nov 21, 2016
Zaripova stripped of London Olympic steeplechase gold medal

Zaripova, who tested positive for turinabol, was among 12 athletes, including...

Wed, Nov 16, 2016
With 2022 Olympics in focus, Venus Williams has no plans to quit

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams has affirmed that she has no...

Wed, Nov 2, 2016
Ministry issues directive with aim to boost medal tally at 2020 Games

In a bid to ensure that medal prospects for the 2020 Olympics get sustained...

Tue, Nov 1, 2016
Hockey coach Oltmans set for extension till 2020 Olympics

With the Indian men's hockey team delivering some fine results under his...

Fri, Oct 28, 2016
Why Sir Alex Ferguson says Liverpool are serious title contenders

Liverpool have found their identity under manager Juergen Klopp, who has...

Olympic legend Michael Phelps is secretly married

Olympic swimming star Michael Phelps, unbeknownst to the world, competed at...

Thu, Oct 27, 2016
Three Kazakh weightlifters stripped of gold medals from 2012 Olympics

Three Kazakh weightlifters have been stripped of the gold medals they won at...

Tue, Oct 25, 2016
No Olympic medal upgrade for wrestler Yogeshwar

Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt's chances of the London Olympics medal being...

Fri, Oct 21, 2016
Ministry blames coach for Jaisha's water fiasco at Rio Olympics

The Sports Ministry inquiry committee, which was probing long-distance runner...

Wed, Oct 19, 2016
Start of 'acche din' for Indian boxing?

Entrusted with the task of undoing four years of damage, Boxing Federation of...

Tue, Oct 18, 2016
South Korea to host some 2020 Olympics events, claim media

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is looking into hosting rowing and...

Mon, Oct 17, 2016
PV Sindhu to return to court in Denmark after Rio success

Expectations will be sky-high when Olympic silver-medallist P V Sindhu...

Sun, Oct 16, 2016
Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik gets engaged

Rio Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik got engaged to fellow wrestler Satyawart...

Thu, Oct 13, 2016
Dipa Karmakar to return BMW, take another car

India's trailblazing gymnast Dipa Karmakar on Thursday denied reports that...

Wed, Oct 12, 2016
Russian Olympic chief Zhukov to resign

Russian Olympic chief Alexander Zhukov intends step down as head of the...

Tue, Oct 11, 2016
Doping: Russian Lysenko stripped of 2012 Olympic hammer gold medal

The double world champion, who now competes under the name Beloborodova, had...

Rome withdraws from bid to host 2024 Olympics

Italy's Olympic Committee has officially withdrawn its bid to stage the 2024...

Mon, Oct 10, 2016
Olympic medallist first mocks Islam then apologises for offensive video

Double Olympic silver medallist Louis Smith has apologised for a leaked video...

Thu, Oct 6, 2016
Russian Chicherova stripped of 2008 Olympics high jump medal

Russian high jumper Anna Chicherova was officially stripped of her 2008...

AIBA sidelines referees and judges used at Rio, pending investigation

Boxing body AIBA has sidelined all 36 referees and judges used at the Rio de...

Wed, Oct 5, 2016
How NRAI plans to revive Indian shooting after Rio debacle

Criticised for lack of planning, the National Rifle Association of India...

Sat, Oct 1, 2016
India must narrow focus to boost medal hopes in Tokyo: Padukone

After bringing home just two medals from the Rio Olympics, India needs to be...

Fri, Sep 30, 2016
So, these days what is Djokovic's priority?

Novak Djokovic no longer sees winning Grand Slam titles or staying top of the...

Thu, Sep 29, 2016
Government announces Rs.90 lakh cash awards for Rio Paralympians

The government has announced cash awards of Rs. 90 lakhs for Rio Paralympics...

Sat, Sep 24, 2016
Here's how you can contribute towards India's Olympic performance

The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) has invited suggestions from...

Fri, Sep 23, 2016
After Rio Paralympics gold, Jhajharia aims for treble in Tokyo

The gold medal in men's javelin throw F46 category in the Rio Paralympics...

How India can win 50 Olympic medals in 2024

The NITI Aayog has big plans for Indian sport.

Thu, Sep 22, 2016
PM Modi delighted to meet Rio Paralympians

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met the Indian athletes who took...

New mayor kills off Rome's 2024 Olympics bid

Rome's new mayor, Virginia Raggi, pulled the plug on the city's bid to host...

Mongolian coaches banned for three years for Rio strip

Two Mongolian wrestling coaches who stripped off in protest at the judging at...

Mon, Sep 19, 2016
Mapping the 2016 Paralympics: How countries fared at the Games in Rio

The Rediff Labs team analysed the data from Rio 2016 Paralympic Games'...

Sun, Sep 18, 2016
We didn't put best mixed team in Olympics, says bitter Paes

The bitterness of not getting a shot at the Olympics mixed doubles event...

Paralympics tragedy: Iranian cyclist death casts pall over Games

Iranian cyclist Sarafraz Bahman Golbarnezhad has died after crashing in the...

Fri, Sep 16, 2016
The curious case of Rafael Nadal's withdrawal from Davis Cup tie

Rafael Nadal's decision to opt out of the Davis Cup World Group Play-off...

Amit Saroha misses a bronze in Rio Paralympics

India's Amit Kumar Saroha missed the bronze medal by a whisker in the men's...

Dhoni sheds light on how India can win medals at Olympics

Mahendra Singh Dhoni said that a combination of proper infrastructure and...

Thu, Sep 15, 2016
Dortmund's 'super' Mario on road to redemption

Mario Goetze could not stop smiling after scoring his first goal for Borussia...

Racing driver Zanardi wins gold, 15 years after losing legs

Former Formula One driver Alex Zanardi won his third Paralympic gold medal on...

Wed, Sep 14, 2016
Suarez delighted to run riot with Messi and Neymar again

Luis Suarez said he had missed linking up with his insatiable strike partners...

Rio Paralympics: Javelin thrower Jhajharia creates history, wins another gold

Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia became the first Indian to clinch two gold...

Tue, Sep 13, 2016
Russian javelin thrower Abakumova stripped of her 2008 Olympics silver

The International Olympic Committee on Tuesday sanctioned four Russian...

PHOTOS: Saluting Paralympians and their undying spirit

At Rediff.com, we would like to salute their undying spirit...

Sun, Sep 11, 2016
Rio Paralympics Games: Archer Pooja finishes 29th

Indian archer Pooja finished the ranking round at the 29th spot with a total...

Sat, Sep 10, 2016
PM Modi leads country in lauding Paralympic medallists

From Prime Minister Narendra Modi to India's lone individual Olympic...

Fri, Sep 9, 2016
'I won because of my technique, not my power'

It's a sport that is synonymous with power for most, but India's Rio Olympics...

Thu, Sep 8, 2016
Sports Ministry begins thorough probe into Rio debacle

The Sports Ministry on Thursday said it has started a "thorough review" of...

Belarus delegate carries Russian flag during Rio opening ceremony

The Belarus team carried Russia's flag as well as their own at the Paralympic...

US swimmer Lochte gets ten-month ban over Rio scandal

American swimmer Ryan Lochte has been suspended for 10 months, US media...

Tue, Sep 6, 2016
'With that score I would have won a bronze at the Olympics'

18-year old Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra had recently scripted history by...

Unlike Olympics, no TV coverage for Rio Paralympics in India

Unlike the Olympics that was widely covered, the Rio Paralympics set to begin...

Sun, Sep 4, 2016
Fourth place at Rio Games was a great closure to my career: Bindra

'You can never break performance into black and white, there will always be...

Sat, Sep 3, 2016
'If any woman reaches final at Olympics after 33 years, it is big'

India's steeplechase specialist Lalita Babar, who finished 10th in the...

Look out for her at the Tokyo Olympics!

At 14 she represented India for the first time and scored a scintillating...

Wed, Aug 31, 2016
Salman fulfills promise, to pay Olympians through IOA

Bollywood actor Salman Khan lived up to his promise of paying Rs 1.01 lakh to...

Yogeshwar wants late Russian's family to keep London silver

Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt is not keen to collect the upgraded silver...

17 million watched Sindhu vs Marin clash on TV!

The Rio Olympics gold medal contest in badminton women's singles between...

Disgraced Olympic swimmer Lochte to dance with stars

Disgraced Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte is joining the 'Dancing With the Stars'...

Czech Olympic champion gymnast Vera Caslavska no more

Czech gymnast Vera Caslavska, whose seven gold medals made her the country's...

Tue, Aug 30, 2016
Over 100 Russians file cases to compete in Rio Paralympic Games

More than 100 Russian Paralympians have individually filed cases to the...

Girls made India proud at Rio Olympics: PM Modi

Showering praise on Olympic medallists PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik, Prime...

Yogeshwar's London Olympics bronze upgraded to silver

Wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt's bronze medal from the London Olympics was upgraded...

Mon, Aug 29, 2016
Paes, Bopanna went in cold into the Olympics: Bhupathi

Ace doubles player Leander Paes and his big-serving partner Rohan Bopanna did...

'Did Sachin T pay for the BMWs he 'gave away' to Rio athletes?'

Shobaa De has raked up another row and is being trolled again for questioning...

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com takes you through a photographic journey of all the exciting...

Olympic champ Puig sets sights on Grand Slam victory

Olympic champion Monica Puig wants to capitalise on her victory, both on and...

Sun, Aug 28, 2016
Can Nadal carry Olympic boost into US Open?

Rafael Nadal was exhausted yet exhilarated following his emotional return to...

Sachin lauds Rio winners, hopes journey doesn't stop

Lauding PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik for winning medals at the Rio Olympic...

Sat, Aug 27, 2016
Who's to blame for boxers' medal-less campaign in Rio?

National coach Gurbax Singh Sandhu says thefour-year-long administrative...

Dipa Karmakar, associations welcome PM Modi's Olympics Task Force

India's gymnastics heroine Dipa Karmakar has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra...

Fri, Aug 26, 2016
PM Modi announces Task Force to prepare India for next Olympics

With India getting only two medals in the Rio Olympics, Prime Minister...

'Narsingh would have won the silver if he had competed in Rio'

Continuing to back dope-tainted wrestler Narsingh Yadav, a top Wrestling...

Ethiopian marathoner stays put in Rio, vows to fight for land rights

Ethiopian silver medalist Feyisa Lilesa, who did not return home after...

I didn't even expect to be in the fourth position at the Olympics: Dipa

'Our performance went really well though I am sad I couldn't manage a medal...

Thu, Aug 25, 2016
Olympic athlete OP Jaisha tests positive for swine flu

India's marathon runner OP Jaisha, who had triggered controversy after...

Bindra to probe shooters' Rio Games debacle

India's first and only individual Olympic gold-medallist Abhinav Bindra was...

FC Goa to train in Rio de Janeiro ahead of season

As a part of FC Goa's pre-season training and conditioning, the team will...

Wed, Aug 24, 2016
Pique expects Barcelona to benefit from Neymar's Olympic glow

Neymar should return to Spain with renewed enthusiasm after leading Brazil to...

Rio Olympics was like a cold war, says Russian swmimmer

Russian Yulia Efimova, who won two Olympic silver medals this month after...

Sehwag slams Piers Morgan for mocking India's performance in Rio

British journalist and television show host was heavily criticised on social...

Sakshi accorded grand welcome, presented Rs 2.5 crore cheque

Haryana on Wednesday honoured its 'daughter' Sakshi Malik by appointing her...

Bindra may head panel to review India's shooting debacle at Rio Olympics

The National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) has come up with a proposal to...

Brazil didn't mess up Olympics, nor did it make most of them

The enduring images of the Games will be not just the great sporting...

Olympic flag arrives in Tokyo, governor calls for unity

Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike brought the Olympic flag to Japan from Brazil on...

OP Jaisha water row: Was there mismanagement on government's part?

Backing long-distance runner OP Jaisha's claim of having no support from the...

Tue, Aug 23, 2016
SAI, NADA officials involved in Narsingh conspiracy: WFI President

Refusing to budge from its stance, the Wrestling Federation of India floated...

Grand welcome awaits Olympics bronze medallist Sakshi Malik

A grand welcome awaits Rio Olympics bronze medallist wrestler Sakshi Malik...

Inquiry to probe apathy in marathon runner Jaisha's case

The Sports Ministry constituted a two-member committee to probe the...

Marathoner Raut contradicts Jaisha's claim of AFI apathy at Rio

Contradicting marathon runner OP Jaisha's claim of official apathy in the Rio...

The Olympic Quotient V

The Olympic Quotient V

After Speedo, Ryan Lochte loses Ralph Lauren sponsorship

US Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte lost all four of his major sponsors on Monday,...

Khel Ratna for Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa and Jitu

In an unprecedented move, the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, the country's highest...

Mon, Aug 22, 2016
Jaisha alleges official apathy at Rio Olympics, AFI refutes charge

Marathon runner O P Jaisha on Monday alleged that Indian officials did not...

My career all but over if ban not reviewed, says Narsingh

Dope-tainted Narsingh Yadav admitted that his career would be over if the...

PHOTOS: Moments that stood out at the Rio Olympics!

Here is a flashback of the top moments from the just concluded quadrennial...

Rio Olympics: Stunning sporting moments

After the curtain have come down here are some of the stunning moments from...

WATCH! Rio silver medallist Sindhu returns home to hero's welcome

Olympic silver medallist P V Sindhu arrived, in Hyderabad, to a grand welcome...

Wrestling: Furious Mongolians strip off over bronze medal defeat

Two Mongolian coaches stripped off and hurled their shoes in protest on...

Tales of the expected and unexpected from Rio Olympics

In gymnastics, Biles and Uchimura soared while China crashed.

How Phelps and Lochte stand out for right and wrong reasons

Two swimmers made the biggest waves in Rio, Michael Phelps racing to...

Sindhu set to receive a swanky BMW from Tendulkar

While bronze medallist Sakshi would soon be seen driving her new, customized...

MAPPED: Which nations won medals in Rio?

India finished 67th.

PHOTOS: Rio bids a colourful goodbye to 2016 Games

A bit of melancholy and unbridled joy converged at the closing ceremony of...

PIX: Rio passes Olympic flag to Tokyo

Rains failed to dampen the famous Rio carnival spirit as this Brazilian city...

How Indian athletes fared at Rio Olympics

Performance of Indian contingent at the Rio Olympics.

It's a wrap! Bolt conquers, Farah delivers but too many empty seats

Usain Bolt delivered. Mo Farah, Elaine Thompson, David Rudisha, three world...

Did Narsingh Yadav intentionally dope?

While handing down a four-year ban on Narsingh Yadav, the Court of...

India's Olympics report card: Sindhu, Sakshi save the blushes

Two unassuming young women saved India the humiliation of returning...

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 16 at Rio Olympics

The gold medallists on Day 16 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, on...

Gopi, Kheta Ram clock personal bests in marathon

The Indian duo of Thanackal Gopi and Kheta Ram put up an inspired show and...

IOA chief Ramachandran awarded Olympic Order

Indian Olympic Association president N Ramachandran was awarded the Olympic...

Sun, Aug 21, 2016
Sakshi to be India's flag-bearer at Games closing

The first Indian woman grappler to win an Olympic medal, a bronze in the 58kg...

Russia's Yelena Isinbayeva earns IOC spot despite opposition

Double Olympic pole vault champion Yelena Isinbayeva, a fierce critic of a...

Kenya's Kipchoge triumphs in men's marathon

Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge won the men's Olympic marathon with a dominating...

Wrestling: Shock defeat for Yogeshwar in qualification round

In a massive heartbreak for India, wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt slumped to a shock...

WFI demands CBI probe into Narsingh Yadav doping scandal

Left red-faced by the four-year ban imposed on Narsingh Yadav by the Court of...

Rio double shows I didn't just fluke it in London: Mo Farah

Britain's Mo Farah warned he aims to keep winning after becoming the first...

China blame 'fierce' competition for worst slump in 20 years

China blamed fierce competition for their Rio flop and promised to examine...

Brazil soccer gold will be the memory Rio never forgets

In Brazil it will be the Olympic moment everyone remembers.

Our sport is alive and strong, says IOC chief Coe

IAAF President Sebastian Coe gave a ringing endorsement to the Olympic...

Any danger to whistleblower Stepanova not an IOC issue: Bach

Russian whistleblower Yulia Stepanova may be in danger after her revelations...

Is it time to call him Sir Mo Farah?

Rio repeat proves London was no fluke, says Farah

Park silences doubters with golf gold at Rio

Inbee Park has two words for doubters who thought she should sit out the...

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 15 at Rio Olympics

Check out the gold medallists on Day 15 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de...

Rio Olympics: United States reclaim men's 4x400m title

LaShawn Merritt ran a blistering anchor leg to return the men's 4x400m title...

First Look! When India's Olympic champions met!

This is a photograph that is sure to set off a billion smiles.

Record-breaking Ethiopian Ayana brushes doping suspicions

Ethiopia's Almaz Ayana was supposed to be enjoying a glorious Olympic debut...

I'm sorry. I over-exaggerated what was happening to me: Lochte

US gold medalist Ryan Lochte admitted to Brazil's largest broadcaster...

US win sixth straight gold in women's 4x400 relay

The United States won the Olympic women's 4x400 meters relay gold medal on...

Basketball: US rolls past Spain to win sixth gold

The United States women's basketball team thumped Spain 101-72 to claim a...

Britain dethrone Netherlands to take women's hockey gold

Britain beat defending champions the Netherlands on Friday to take home their...

Farah completes distance double-double with 5000m gold

Briton Mo Farah became only the second man to retain both Olympic track long...

Rio Olympics: Neymar hands Brazil elusive soccer gold

Neymar shed tears of joy after delivering Brazil's first men's soccer gold...

South Africa's Semenya takes 800 meters gold

Caster Semenya of South Africa took the gold medal in the Olympic 800 meters...

Sat, Aug 20, 2016
Rio 2016 quiz: Guess these Indian Olympians

Take our quiz to know who's who of the Indian contingent.

Brazil prosecutors too slow to catch up with US swimmer Feigen

A Brazilian judge provided another twist to the saga of four US swimmers...

Golfer Aditi richer with Olympic experience, finishes 41st

India's teen golfer Aditi Ashok rounded off yet another week with a card of...

Rio: Australian athletes released by police after agreeing to fine

Several Australian Olympic athletes were taken for questioning by Brazilian...

China's Chen defeats Lee to win badminton gold

China's Chen Long stepped out of compatriot Lin Dan's shadow to spoil Lee...

Can Yogeshwar Dutt deliver a gold medal for India?

Widely expected to clinch one last medal for India at the Rio Games, London...

Don't think Produnova is a death vault, says Dipa Karmakar

Experts may think it is the 'Vault of Death' but trailblazer Indian gymnast...

All hail the 'GREATEST' Usain Bolt

The runners who have lost to Usain Bolt for the past dozen years showered the...

WATCH! Dipa gets a hero's welcome in return to India

Fresh from her historic feat at the Rio Olympics, gymnast Dipa Karmakar...

Highlights of Day 14: Sindhu clinches silver; others disappoint

P V Sindhu became the country's first-ever woman silver medal winner in the...

What Bolt can do after retirement...

As he blazes through the Rio Games aiming for his historic third batch of...

Olympic mission accomplished! 9 finals, 9 gold medals for Bolt!

Usain Bolt has enthralled hundreds of thousands in stadiums in Beijing,...

Felix gets record fifth gold as US win relay

Allyson Felix became the first woman to collect five athletics gold medals.

Coach Gopi will return Sindhu's phone, let her enjoy ice-cream

When it boils down to matters of discipline, Pullela Gopichand has no peers...

In Isinbayeva's absence Greece's Stefanidi vaults to glory

Greece's Ekaterini Stefanidi won the Olympic pole vault on Friday and her...

The Indians who made us proudest in Rio are all women

'Sakshi Malik's medal is her individual and singular accomplishment.''So is P...

There you go...Bolt is the GREATEST!

Usain Bolt drew down the curtain on his brilliant Olympic career by securing...

#LochteGate means lesser-known swimmers may miss their pay day

Veteran swimmer Ryan Lochte's brush with Rio police has already hurt his...

Bolt seals triple-triple as Jamaica win relay; US disqualified

Usain Bolt secured a sweep of the three men's sprint titles for a third...

'Hats off to Sindhu for the kind of effort she's put in'

Pullela Gopichand salutes P V Sindhu on her superb showing that saw her...

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 14 at Rio Olympics

Check out the gold medallists on Friday, Day 14 of the Olympics in Rio de...

Lochte apologises, team mate pays fine for lying to Brazil police

US Olympic gold medallist swimmer Ryan Lochte issued an apology on Friday and...

Will appeal to the Prime Minister: Narsingh

Banned for four years and disgraced after being eliminated from the Olympics...

India's Olympic wonder women: From Usha's 4th to Sindhu's silver

Following P V Sindhu's silver and Sakshi Malik's bronze medals at the Rio...

Fri, Aug 19, 2016
On cloud 9, says Sindhu, after silver medal victory

P V Sindhu said she is happy to win a silver in the women's singles badminton...

Bindra, Tendulkar, Anand hail PV Sindhu's historic feat

India's biggest sporting legends Sachin Tendulkar, Abhinav Bindra and...

Sindhu will perform better in future, says her father

Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu will learn from her mistakes and perform...

Why Silver medal has turned Sindhu into hot property

When Pusarla Sindhu won a gold medal at the 2012 Asian junior badminton...

Sandeep Kumar finishes 34th in men's 50km Walk

The 30-year-old Indian clocked 4 hours 7 minutes and 55 seconds, which was...

Saina to undergo knee surgery on Saturday

Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal, who made an early exit from the Rio Olympic...

BAI announces 50 lakh cash reward for Sindhu

Badminton Association of India (BAI) President Dr. Akhilesh Das Gupta...

Sindhu loses to Marin; is first Indian woman to win Olympic silver

India's PV Sindhu went down fighting to Spain's World No 1 Carolina Marin in...

Rio Games: Tracking Sindhu's march to India's Olympic history

India's PV Sindhu scripted history by becoming the first Indian shuttler to...

Lee defeats nemesis Lin to reach badminton final

Malaysia's Lee Chong Wei shrugged off eight years of Olympic heartbreak on...

Will Sindhu strike GOLD? Send your best wishes...

P V Sindhu is hoping to become India's first-ever woman Olympic gold...

US swimmer Feigen to pay $11k to Brazil charity over robbery dispute?

US Olympic swimmer Jimmy Feigen will pay $11,000 to a Brazilian charity to...

Saina misses out on IOC membership

Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal has failed to get elected as one of the four...

Iranian girl lands breakthrough taekwondo bronze

Kimia Alizadeh Zenoorin kicked and punched down opponents and barriers as she...

Narsingh devastated at CAS verdict, says will prove innocence

His dream of representing the country in Rio Olympics shattered after a...

'Like Produnova, I want to invent a skill that will bear my name'

'I have probably made the Produnova vault more famous than Elena Produnova...

Okuhara wins women's badminton bronze

Japan's Nozomi Okuhara will be awarded the women's singles badminton bronze...

We couldn't convince CAS on conspiracy: WFI chief

Wrestling Federation of India, on Friday, conceded that it was not being able...

PHOTOS: Usain Bolt cements his greatness

After his Olympic sprint double at the London 2012 Games, Usain Bolt declared...

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Friday, August 19

The Indian contingent's schedule at the Rio Olympics for Friday.

Is De Grasse the rightful heir to Bolt's crown?

While the people who run athletics are dreading the day Usain Bolt leaves...

US embarrassed! Says sorry as swimmers leave Brazil to jeers

Two US Olympic swimmers flew home from Brazil on Thursday after a local crowd...

Highlights of Day 13: Sindhu shines; Narsingh ban dampens spirits

Shuttler P V Sindhu scripted a new chapter in Indian Olympic history with...

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 13 at Rio Olympics

Check out the gold medallists on Day 13 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de...

American Eaton retains decathlon title

American Ashton Eaton won his second straight Olympic decathlon gold medal on...

'Narsingh defeated by compatriots rather than opponents'

Dejected by the four-year ban imposed on Narsingh Yadav by CAS, the Indian...

'What else can I do to prove to the world? I am the greatest'

"I don't need to prove anything else. What else can I do to prove to the...

Bolt wins third successive 200m GOLD!

Usain Bolt of Jamaica won the men's 200 meters gold for the third successive...

Rio 'robbery' incident cuts short Lochte's commercial victory lap

The week after winning his sixth career Olympic gold in Rio, US swimmer Ryan...

Wrestler Narsingh Yadav's Rio hopes dashed, banned for four years

Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav has been banned for four years by the Court of...

Argentina hold off Belgium to take men's hockey gold

Argentina beat Belgium 4-2 to claim the Olympic title and win their country's...

Botched relay adds to Schippers' Rio misery

Dafne Schippers' Olympic disappointment turned into a nightmare as she took...

Barred from Games, Russia's Isinbayeva to join IOC athletes' body

Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva was elected to the International...

Brazil police consider charging US swimmers with vandalism

Brazilian police are considering charging a group of US Olympic swimmers with...

Canoe bronze medallist suspended 'after failed drug test'

Moldovan canoe sprint bronze medallist Serghei Tarnovschi was provisionally...

Aditi Ashok raises hopes of medal at Rio

Teen Indian golf sensation Aditi Ashok raised hopes of a medal after going...

Thu, Aug 18, 2016
Sindhu shocks Okuhara to enter Rio Olympics final

P V Sindhu became the first Indian shuttler to reach the final at the...

'Marin is a very tough opponent...it's not going to be easy'

Pusarla Sindhu sent Indian fans into a frenzy by blasting through Japan's...

Athletics: Clement wins 400m hurdles but Culson in tears

Kerron Clement, of the United States, held off fast-finishing Kenyan Boniface...

Grappler Babita eliminated after losing opening bout

Babita Kumari started her campaign in the women's 53 kg class wrestling at...

All you need to know about Sakshi Malik: From Rohtak to Rio!

Haryana wrestler Sakshi Malik has come a long way in her fairy-tale journey...

In middle age, Rio's golden oldies teach youth a lesson

A group of athletes in Rio has found the secret to enhanced performance and...

Bronze medalist Sakshi set to receive Khel Ratna

Olympic bronze medal-winning wrestler Sakshi Malik is all set to be conferred...

On Day 13, Sindhu bids for second medal for India

A day after unheralded grappler Sakshi Malik opened India's medal count with...

Enduring slavery, civil war: Tale of a South Sudanese marathoner at Rio

South Sudanese Olympic athlete Guor Marial may not be a hot medal tip for...

Mongolian Olympians left unpaid as country wrestles with crisis

As mostly sports-mad Mongolians cheer on the country's two medalists at the...

Rio becomes unsafe for Olympians as British athlete held at gunpoint

A British Olympic team athlete was involved in an incident of theft in Rio de...

A windfall awaits bronze medallist Sakshi Malik

A windfall of cash rewards and incentives, amounting to at least Rs 3.5...

'Sakshi is reminder of what can happen if you don't kill a girl child'

"Admirable preparation by wrestler Sakshi Malik for the Rio Olympics. My best...

'Beti Bachaon, Beti Padhao' slogan has gone a step ahead as 'Beti Khelao'

Brimming with pride at their daughter's historic achievement at the Rio...

Sakshi thanks Sushil, Yogeshwar Dutt

Sakshi thanked Olympic medalists Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt for showing...

Bronze medal is result of my 12 years of hard work: Sakshi

After ending India's agonising wait for an Olympic medal at the Rio Games...

Highlights of Day 12: Sakshi breaks open medal chest

Sakshi Malik ended India's frustrating medal drought with a dramatic...

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 12 at Rio Olympics

Check out the gold medallists on Day 12 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de...

How De Grasse surprised 'lazy' Bolt...

Usain Bolt admitted to being surprised by Canadian sprinter Andre De Grasse's...

It's 1-2-3 for USA: Rollins leads medal sweep in 100 hurdles

Brianna Rollins of the United States won the 100 metres hurdles gold in a...

Jamaica's Thompson secures sprint double

Jamaica's Elaine Thompson completed a memorable sprint double on Wednesday...

Brazil police stop US swimmers from boarding flight home

Federal police in Brazil stopped U.S. Olympic swimmers Gunnar Bentz and Jack...

Sakshi Malik wins bronze, India's first medal at Rio Olympics

Sakshi Malik got the better of Aisuluu Tynybekova of Kyrgyzstan in the 58kg...

Neymar scores fastest goal in Olympic history as Brazil rout Honduras

Neymar scored a brace, including the fastest goal in Olympic history, Gabriel...

Bahraini overtures to Kenya-born runners attract controversy

Every year, hordes of foreign runners flock to Kenya's high-altitude training...

Judge orders US swimmer Lochte, teammate not to leave Brazil

A Brazilian judge has ordered US swimmers Ryan Lochte and James Feigen not to...

Semenya cruises in 800m heats; Farah survives scare

Hot favourite Caster Semenya qualified for the women's 800metres semi-finals...

Reflective China braces for diminished haul at the Rio Olympics

Defeats in sports dominated by China at previous Olympics have left the...

Europe's top Olympic official arrested in ticketing probe at Rio Games

Brazilian police arrested Europe's top Olympic official in an early morning...

Wed, Aug 17, 2016
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Boxing scoring controversy: Referees, judges dropped

Olympic boxing's governing body has removed some judges and referees from the...

Hockey: Dutch women reach final after shootout win over Germany

The Netherlands came out top in a sudden death shootout against Germany on...

Srikanth loses to Lin Dan after gallant fightback

India's Kidambi Srikanth played his heart out before going down fighting...

Injury ends Vinesh Phogat's campaign

India's woman wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat fell by the wayside at...

Tintu Luka crashes out in 800m heats

Tintu Luka failed again on the big stage, unable to make it to the...

PHOTOS: Simone Biles slips on beam; shows she's human...

Simone Biles's all five-gold medal Rio Olympic dream is dashed on the balance...

How Britain has dominated cycling...

As Britain's track cyclists left Rio's velodrome on Tuesday with their saddle...

Georgian lifts gold as Iran cry foul

Security forces were called to the Olympic weightlifting arena on Tuesday...

Why there is a desperation to end India's poor run...

Eleven days of action have failed to bring India, that won a record six...

I'm just focused on my next match: PV Sindhu

A visibly elated PV Sindhu rated her win over London Olympics silver medalist...

On Day 12, all eyes will be on shuttler Srikanth

Kidambi Srikanth, the centre of attention in the Rio Olympics on Wednesday,...

Sindhu can do better, says coach Gopichand

Indian badminton national coach Pullela Gopichand feels PV Sindhu can do much...

PIX: When an Olympic runner stopped to help competitor...

This was a moment that helped to restore faith in the ideals of sportsmanship.

Klishina seeks Russian redemption in long jump final

Russia's Darya Klishina booked a place in the Olympic long jump final on...

Why India is doing badly at the Olympics

'It is not the external world that is stopping Indians from winning medals....

Kenyan Kipyegon shocks Dibaba to win 1,500m gold

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon won the women's Olympic 1,500 meters on Tuesday after...

McLeod wins 110 meters hurdles gold for Jamaica

Jamaican Omar McLeod raced to victory in 13.05 seconds on Tuesday to become...

Highlights of Day 11: Sindhu's win overshadows Narsingh's dope saga

Shuttler PV Sindhu raised serious hopes of breaking India's long-awaited...

Brazil fans ask: What now for women's football?

Brazil's Olympic women's football team was showered with joyous attention...

Sindhu shocks world No. 2 Yihan to enter Rio Olympics semis

P V Sindhu caused the biggest upset in the women's singles of the badminton...

Hockey: Belgium stun the Dutch to set up Argentina final

Belgium set up an intriguing men's Olympic hockey final against Argentina...

Boxing: Conceicao secures golden first for Brazil

Robson Conceicao won host Brazil's first ever Olympic boxing gold medal on...

Cancer-survivor Lange wins gold for Argentina

Argentine helmsman Santiago Lange and crew Cecilia Carranza Saroli won gold...

American Claye hops, skips and jumps to the altar in Rio

Draped in an American flag, Will Claye dropped to one knee in front of...

Sweden beat Brazil in shoot-out to reach women's soccer final

Sweden beat Brazil 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out after the teams were locked...

Biles wins record-equalling fourth gold with floor victory

Simone Biles showed off her sassy moves and explosive tumbles on the floor...

Tue, Aug 16, 2016
PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 11 at Rio Olympics

Check out the gold medallists on Day 11 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de...

This gold medallist didn't know he won until a friend called him!

Ferry Weertman of the Netherlands won the men's marathon swimming event off...

Usain Bolt eases into 200m semis in 20.28s

Defending champion Usain Bolt eased through Heat 9 of the 200 metres in 20.28...

'Stars align' for American Taylor to claim second Olympic gold

Christian Taylor of the United States retained his Olympic men's triple jump...

Badminton: Danes end Chinese reign in women's doubles

Giant-killing Danes Christinna Pedersen and Kamilla Rytter Juhl stunned...

Wrestler Hardeep exits in Greco Roman first round

India's Greco Roman wrestler Hardeep Singh lost his opening round bout in the...

Croatia's Sandra Perkovic bags gold in women's discus

Croatia's Sandra Perkovic overcame nerves and early fouls to successfully...

Narsingh's Rio participation in doubt after WADA rejects 'clean chit'

The World Anti Doping Agency has rejected the National Anti Doping Panel...

'I can't understand why they booed in such an outrageous way'

Russia's Evgeny Tishchenko won the Olympic heavyweight boxing gold medal to a...

If something happens to me, it is not an accident: Stepanova

The Russian runner who helped expose a system of state-backed doping in her...

Cycling: Italy's Viviani recovers from crash to win omnium gold

Elia Viviani's Olympic gold medal hopes seemed to have vanished in a tangle...

Gay athletes at Rio Games bring hope to LGBT cause in Brazil

Dressed as a mermaid with shells covering his nipples, Brazilian Murilo Sousa...

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Tuesday, August 16

Badminton players P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth carry India's medal hopes...

Recap: Srikanth, Sindhu bright spots but India suffer more humiliation

A recap of the performance by Indian athletes on Day 10 at the Rio Olympics...

Miller dives over line to deny Felix 400m gold in photo finish

Bahamian Shaunae Miller launched herself over the finishing line with a...

Record-creating Da Silva soars to dramatic pole vault gold

Thiago da Silva won Brazil's first athletics gold of their home Games on an...

Discus Throw: Seema crashes out of Rio Games after 20th place finish

Discus thrower Seema Antil added her name to the long list of Indian athletes...

Women's Hockey: Netherlands, New Zealand, Britain and Germany in semis

Defending champions Netherlands will face Germany, while Britain take on New...

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 10 at the Rio Olympics

Bahrain's Ruth Jebet blew away the competition to win the women's 3,000...

Kiribati weightlifter adopts unique style to spread message at Rio

Pacific islander dances to raise climate change awareness

Defending Champion Rudisha retains 800m title

Kenya's David Rudisha stormed to victory in the Olympic 800 metres final on...

Cycling: Fire threatens mountain bike course

A fire was threatening the course that will stage the Olympic mountain bike...

How Indian athletes fared on Day 10 in Rio

India's report card on the tenth day of the 2016 Olympics.

'Sorry' Vikas stops short of blaming banned federation for ouster

'I'm really sorry to have let you down''We have got a handful of...

Vikas Krishan halted in quarter-finals by Uzbekistan's Melikuziev

Former Asian Games gold medallist Vikas Krishan took a pounding from second...

Sindhu in quarter-finals after easy win over Tzu Ying

P V Sindhu had things her way before making it to the quarter-finals in the...

Egyptian judoka sent home over handshake refusal with Israeli

Egyptian judoka Islam El Shehaby has been sent home from the Rio Olympics...

Overhead TV camera falls in Olympic park, injures two

An overhead television camera suspended by cables crashed to the ground in...

Mon, Aug 15, 2016
Sehwag wants plane and train to be named after Dipa, Lalita!

Indian athletes have so far (Monday) not being able to win a single medal at...

PHOTOS: 7 agonizing injuries at the Rio Games

The 2016 Rio Olympics has witnessed some scintillating performances, wherein...

Dipa was inconsolable after returning to Games Village: Coach

No one knows whether Dipa Karmakar believed in the old adage "Smile when it...

I could have bettered my timing, says Lalita Babar

Lalita Babar feels she could have bettered her timing after the long distance...

PHOTOS: Bolt celebrates with other champs!

Jamaica's Usain Bolt roared into Olympic history, capturing an unprecedented...

Poland's Wlodarczyk sets women's hammer world record

World champion Anita Wlodarczyk improved her own world record with a throw of...

Lalita Babar 10th in Steeplechase; Maheswary, Nanda flop

Lalita Babar failed to reproduce her fine showing in the qualification round...

Srikanth shocks world No 5 to enter quarter-finals

Kidambi Srikanth's hopes of a medal in the men's badminton competition at the...

These athletes get a hero's welcome at home...

Singaporeans waved flags and cheered for swimmer Joseph Schooling on his...

Venus, Hingis add Olympic medal to their rich career

Venus Williams' record-equalling fifth Olympic tennis medal was silver rather...

Hockey captain Sreejesh apologises for letting the nation down

Indian hockey team's captain PR Sreejesh has apologised for letting the...

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Monday, August 15

India's schedule on Day 10 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, on...

Russia's Klishina to compete after appeal upheld

Russian long jumper Darya Klishina will compete at the Rio Olympics after her...

On Day 10, India's medal hopes rest on Lalita, Krishan

Woman steeplechaser Lalita Babar carries the fervent hopes of the sports fans...

Spanish marathoner swimmer mingles with crowd at Copacabana

Erika Villaecija did as thousands of Rio de Janeiro's residents and visitors...

Here's how Russia's Mustafina won on bars

With the help of a toy monkey and an afternoon nap, Russia's Aliya Mustafina...

PHOTOS: A proposal on the podium...

China's He Zi received the shock of her life when team-mate and boyfriend Qin...

Rio crowd boo Gatlin, cheer Bolt

American Justin Gatlin felt the full force of the crowd's ire on Sunday and...

Two more medals to go and I can sign off as immortal: Bolt

'Somebody said I can become immortal. Two more medals to go and I can sign...

Bolt makes history in Rio; wins third successive Olympics 100m gold

Jamaica's Usain Bolt won his third consecutive Olympic gold medal in the 100...

Brilliant Van Niekerk smashes 400m world record

Wayde van Niekerk of South Africa won the men's 400 metres gold in a world...

Whitlock bags historic gymnastics golds; Biles shines again

Max Whitlock ending the long wait for a champion by claiming victory in the...

Murray tames Del Potro to retain title

Britain's Andy Murray beat Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro 7-5, 4-6, 6-2,...

How Indian athletes fared on Day 9 in Rio

India's report card on the ninth day of the 2016 Olympics.

After four years my target will be gold, says Dipa Karmakar

Trailblazing Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar said that she's not disappointed at...

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 9 at the Rio Olympics

Check out the gold medallists from Day 9

Dipa will be stronger and better in Tokyo, says proud father

Dulal Karmakar is a proud man today even if her daughter Dipa missed a...

Amitabh, Sehwag laud gymnastics star Dipa Karmakar

Dipa Karmakar's historic 4th place finish in Artistic Gymnastics drew praise...

Dipa delights, but misses Vault bronze by a whisker

Dipa Karmakar missed a bronze medal by a whisker, finishing fourth in the...

Chawrasia, Lahiri end up way down

India's campaign in golf at the Olympics ended on a disappointing note as SSP...

Jaisha, Kavita finish way behind in women's marathon

O P Jaisha and Kavita Raut, India's best distance runners and medallists at...

Sun, Aug 14, 2016
US swimmer Lochte says gun held to forehead in taxi hold-up

US gold medal swimmer Ryan Lochte was robbed in a taxi hold-up in Rio de...

Saina shocked; Sindhu, Srikanth keep badminton medal hopes alive

In one of the biggest upsets for the India, medal hope Saina Nehwal crashed...

India's hopes of medal in hockey dashed by Belgium

A lacklustre India squandered a one-goal advantage and went down 1-3 to...

Don't know if I will be there in 2020, says emotional Sania

Trying hard to hold back tears, an emotional Sania Mirza was at loss of words...

India's shooting campaign ends after Narang, Chain fail to progress

Rifle shooters Gagan Narang and Chain Singh failed to progress to the finals...

Sania-Bopanna blown away by Czechs in bronze medal match

India's tennis campaign at the Rio Olympic Games ended in disappointment as...

Boxing: Manoj Kumar loses 0-3 in pre-quarters

Former Commonwealth Games gold-medalist Manoj Kumar (64kg) put up a spirited...

Saina administered dexamethasone injection to curb pain: Vimal

A knee inflammation affected Saina Nehwal's movement in her second group game...

I played with a heavily strapped knee: Saina

After a shocking exit from the Rio Olympics, Saina Nehwal cited an...

Tripura waits for Dipa's performance in Rio

Excitement and expectations has reached a feverish pitch in Tripura as the...

Who is to blame for Indian shooters' dismal show?

National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) President Raninder Singh took upon...

It's time for the wrestlers to shine in Rio

A turbulent run-up to the Rio Games behind him, Narsingh Yadav will be eyeing...

PM Modi has words of encouragement for athletes in Rio

India might be medal-less in the ongoing Olympics so far, but Prime Minister...

Kohli backs Olympic contingent; lashes out at critics

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli has thrown his weight behind India's...

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 8 at the Rio Olympics

Drysdale wins close single sculls goldAlso, check out late gold medal winners...

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Sunday, August 14

India's schedule on Day 9 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, on...

United States wins 1,000th Olympic gold medal

The United States won its 1,000th Olympic gold medal on Saturday when the...

Thompson keeps 100 meters title in Jamaican hands

Jamaica's Elaine Thompson surprised even herself by storming to victory in...

Lalita shines before Sania-Bopanna stumble in tennis

India were left to rue a missed opportunity in tennis with Sania Mirza and...

Farah sprints to 10,000m defence at Rio Olympics

Britain's Mo Farah recovered from an early fall to sprint clear of the field...

Golden send-off for Phelps as US wins 4 x 100 relay

The United States won the men's 4x100 metres medley relay on Saturday after...

Puig wins Puerto Rico's first Olympic gold medal

Monica Puig gave Puerto Rico its first ever Olympic gold after an a...

Blume wins Denmark's first swim gold since 1948

Denmark's Pernille Blume beat the favorites to win the 50 meters freestyle in...

How Indian athletes fared on Day 8 in Rio

India's report card on the eigth day of the 2016 Olympics.

Badminton: Attri-Reddy beat Japanese duo to win last group game

The Indian pair of Manu Attri and Sumeeth Reddy beat Japanese duo Hiroyuki...

Rio Olympics: Chawrasia tied 22nd, Lahiri joint 57th in third round

Indian golfers SSP Chawrasia and Anirban Lahiri were placed tied 22nd and...

Rio Olympics: Sania-Bopanna lose semi-final, to play for bronze

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna sqaundered a set advantage to lose to USA's...

Narsingh Yadav will be tested after Aug 19 bouts: Coach

Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav has no further hurdle in his path for his 74kg...

Rio Olympics: Germany cruise into semis with 4-0 win over Portugal

Rampant Germany hammered Portugal 4-0, with four players sharing the goals,...

Sat, Aug 13, 2016
Rio: Del Potro beats Nadal, to face Murray in men's final

Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro won a semi-final thriller against Spain's...

Shooters Mairaj, Gurpreet fail to advance

India shooter Gurpreet Singh failed to make the final of men's 25m Rapid Fire...

Sole Russian athletics competitor at Rio suspended from Games

Russia's sole track and field competitor at the Rio Olympics, Darya Klishina,...

Ethiopia's Diro finishes 7th after losing shoe, gets final entry

Ethiopia's Etenesh Diro got tangled up with two other runners in Saturday's...

Badminton: Jwala and Ashwini lose all their three group matches

Already out of medal contention, India's women's doubles pair of Jwala Gutta...

Lalita tears national mark to enter women's 3000m Steeplechase final

Lalita Babar qualified for the women's 3000m steeplechase final after...

'Sluggish' Bolt does enough to win 100m heats

Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt won his 100metres heat after what he called a...

Women's Hockey: India lose 0-5 to Argentina, finish last in pool

The Indian women's hockey team suffered a humiliating 0-5 loss against...

How Indian hockey team can close in on semis berth

Belgium are on red hot form and have stunned strong gold medal contenders and...

Why THIS picture went viral today...

Joseph Schooling, a bespectacled lad of 13, posing beside Phelps.

Most heart-warming story from the aquatics pool in Rio...

Moments after becoming the first male swimmer to win an Olympic gold in the...

Bolt v Gatlin: Cracker of a contest on the cards

Always the crown jewel in the Olympic athletics programme, the Rio 100 metres...

Why Schooling will cherish win against Phelps for rest of his life...

A journalist obliged by asking Schooling how it felt to become "the go-to...

Men's hockey: India will face Belgium in quarters

The Belgians finished first in pool A and hence will be teamed against India.

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Saturday, August 13

The Indian contingent's schedule at the Rio Olympics for Saturday.

Dutee Chand flops; Anas and Ankit also crash out

Sprinter Dutee Chand, who made it to her first Olympics after fighting the...

I want nothing less than a gold, says boxer Vikas

Just one win away from winning an Olympic medal after a comprehensive victory...

Indians at Rio Olympics: Focus on Sania, Bopanna on Day 8

India's focus on day eight will be centered around tennis mixed doubles pair...

I'm ready to retire, says Phelps

No means no. No amount of cajoling, arm-twisting and pleading by his team...

Highlights of Day 7: Tennis, boxing bring smile after spate of failures

India lifted its sagging morale as Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna cruised into...

We have to keep our emotions aside: Sania Mirza

One win away from assuring themselves of an Olympic medal, Sania Mirza and...

How Indian athletes fared on Day 7 in Rio

India's report card on the seventh day of the 2016 Olympics.

Carter steals shot gold to deny Adams

American Michelle Carter stunned champion Valerie Adams with a throw of 20.63...

Vikas Krishan storms into quarter-finals

India boxer Vikas Krishan stormed into the quarter-finals of the men's 75kg...

Spain's Nadal, Lopez win gold in men's doubles

Rafael Nadal and Marc Lopez of Spain won the Olympic men's doubles tennis...

Ledecky smashes record in 800m to take freestyle treble

Katie Ledecky of the United States destroyed the field in the 800 meters...

Sania-Bopanna enter semi-finals, one win away from medal

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna subdued Britain's Andy Murray and Heather...

Schooling denies Phelps a 23rd

Joseph Schooling won the men's 100 meters butterfly final on Friday to secure...

We lost to 'cowards', says US keeper

US goalkeeper Hope Solo called Sweden "a bunch of cowards" after they knocked...

Chawrasia tied 30, Lahiri tied 51 after Rd 2 at Olympic golf

An erratic SSP Chawrasia brought home a second successive even-par 71 to lie...

Egyptian booed for not shaking hands with Israeli at Rio Games

Egypt's Islam El Shehaby refused to shake hands with Israel's Or Sasson after...

American Rhode wins record sixth medal in six Games

American shooter Kim Rhode won the bronze medal in women's skeet shooting on...

Swimming: Gulf women aiming to break down barriers

Nada Albedwawi dreams of one day swimming on a relay team but she knows that...

Andy Murray, Rafa Nadal stay on course for final showdown

Defending Olympic champion Andy Murray reached the semi-finals of the men's...

Bhokanal qualifies for Final C after finishing 2nd in Semis

Indian rower Dattu Bhokanal Baban clocked 7:19.02 minutes to finish second in...

German coach suffers life-threatening injury in taxi crash

Germany's canoe slalom coach Stefan Henze is fighting for his life after...

Why Indian hockey coach is not pleased

India's hockey coach Roelant Oltmans expressed his displeasure following the...

Doubts over SV Sunil's participation in hockey quarters

Uncertainty hovered over Indian team's halfback SV Sunil's participation in...

Fri, Aug 12, 2016
PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 7 at the Rio Olympics

Check out the gold medal winners on Day 7 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de...

Men's Hockey: Late strike helps Canada hold India

A nervy India squandered a one-goal advantage as they allowed Canada to stage...

Jwala-Ashwini out of Olympics after second defeat

The experienced Indian pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa were...

Gowda, Manpreet, Johnson disappoint on Day 1 of track and field

Indians had a disappointing outing on the opening day of the track and field...

'Oly committee warning to cancel accreditation of Goel biggest insult.'

Suspended BJP MP Kirti Azad said Rio Olympics Organising Committee's warning...

Rio Games: Ethiopia's Ayana shatters world record to win 10,000m

Ethiopia's Almaz Ayana smashed the world record to win the Olympic 10,000...

10 Track & Field events you must not miss at the Rio Olympics

Ten days of athletics competition at the Rio Olympics begin on Friday. Check...

Shooters Narang, Chain Singh flop in 50m Rifle prone

Seasoned marksmen Gagan Narang and Chain Singh flopped in the 50m Rifle prone...

Atanu exits in pre-quarter-finals; Indian archers draw a blank at Rio

Atanu Das failed to make the most of opportunities that came his way in his...

Bulgarian athlete Danekova 'shocked' after positive dope results

The Rio Olympics athletics programme suffered its first doping setback as...

First round matches are always tricky: Saina

London Olympic bronze medallist Saina Nehwal said that unheralded Brazilian...

My body is in pain, my legs are hurting, I'm tired: Phelps

Michael Phelps of the United States won the Olympic 200 metres individual...

PHOTOS: Check out the first 'dead-heat' at Rio Olympics

Canadian Penny Oleksiak and Simone Manuel of the United States were...

Diminutive Biles stands tall among greats

Since making her debut at the 2013 world championships, the 19-year-old...

I don't feel extra pressure to win an Olympic medal: Sania

Tennis ace Sania Mirza feels that there is 'enough pressure' on them as elite...

No reports of misbehaviour against me in Rio, says sports minister

India's sports minister Vijay Goel on Friday defended the allegations of...

Chinese swimmer Chen fails doping test at Rio Olympics: report

Chinese Olympic women's swimmer Chen Xinyi tested positive for a banned...

Rio badminton: Srikanth downs Mexica's Munoz in opener

World No. 11 Kidambi Srikanth overcame some stiff resistance in the second...

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Friday, August 12

Check out India's schedule on Day 7 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de...

Hockey: India's women team thrashed by USA

The Indian women's hockey team yet again produced a lacklustre performance as...

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 6 at Rio Olympics

Poland's Magdalena Fularczyk-Kozlowska and Natalia Madaj edged past Britain's...

How Indian athletes fared on Day 6 in Rio

Check out India's report card on the sixth day of the 2016 Olympics.

Phelps wins 200m individual medley for 22nd Olympic gold

Michael Phelps of the United States won the Olympic 200 metres individual...

Hockey: India's men seal quarter-final spot despite Dutch loss

India wasted as many as five penalty corners seconds from the final hooter to...

Coronation complete as Biles wins all around gold

Simone Biles' triumph made her the fourth successive American to win the...

Tennis: Sania-Bopanna enter mixed doubles quarterfinal

Indian duo of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna entered the quarterfinals of the...

Cycling: Britain win gold in men's team sprint

Britain won the men's track cycling team sprint gold for the third...

Don't ask about past, just want to win Olympic medal: Narsingh

Overcoming the dope scandal, which almost derailed his hopes of competing at...

Topsy-turvy day for India on day 1 of Olympic golf

India's Anirban Lahiri and SSP Chawrasia had a topsy-turvy start to their...

With only one Russian in the fray, Americans eye a bumper haul

The United States is expected to run away with the athletics competition in...

Athletics: Less than 10 percent of champions retain title

Usain Bolt has somewhat skewed the picture by making it look so easy but when...

Nadal enters quarter-finals at Rio 2016

Rafael Nadal reached the Olympic Games quarter-finals on Thursday, winning...

Thu, Aug 11, 2016
India misfire from penalty-corners, lose to Netherlands

India wasted as many as five penalty-corners seconds from the final hooter...

We should be proud how tough we have made it, coach Oltmans

India chief coach Roelant Oltmans today said two yellow cards hurt the team...

Jwala-Ashwini thrashed by Japan's world No. 1 pair in opener

The Indian combination of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa disappointed in...

Saina, Sindhu win opening matches easily at Rio Games

The London Olympics bronze medallist beat world No. 73 Brazilian Vicente...

Rowing: Poles snatch win over Britain in women's double sculls

Poland's Magdalena Fularczyk-Kozlowska and Natalia Madaj edged past Britain's...

Shiva Thapa no match for Cuba's Robeisy Ramirez

The 22-year-old Indian pugilist, competing in his second Olympics, was no...

Rio OC threatens to cancel Sports Minister Vijay Goel's accreditation

The Rio Olympics' organisers have threatened to cancel the accreditation of...

India's challenge in women's archery over after Bombayla, Deepika lose

India's challenge in women's archery at the Rio Olympics ended on Thursday...

Rio 2016: Indian boxers get new kits, no threat of disqualification

Threatened with disqualification for not wearing vests bearing their...

Will India's track and field athletes live up to expectations?

For a discipline that has given Indian athletes only the Olympian's tag, the...

USA's basketball stars survive Australia scare in Rio

Carmelo Anthony came to Team USA's rescue with a record-breaking effort on...

Is Ukraine's Verniaiev 'perfect' heir to Uchimura's throne

Ukranian Oleg Verniaiev nearly dethroned the man he calls "the king of...

When bikini-clad women were replaced by fans in jackets

Damp beach volleyball players and a bundled up crowd found out the hard way...

Rio Olympics: Will Sania and Saina sizzle on Day 6?

The shuttlers led by Saina Nehwal will make their first appearance in the...

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Thursday, August 11

The Indian contingent's schedule at the Rio Olympics for Thursday.

Rio Games: Brazil find form; Argentina and champs Mexico dumped out

After going two games without a goal and being booed off the field by their...

Ledecky takes third gold; Efimova makes second final

Freestyle queen Katie Ledecky made sure of her third swimming gold medal of...

'Absence of Russia would not forever cloud Rio'

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) president...

Uchimura wins gold, first all around gymnast in 44 years to do an encore

Kohei Uchimura left it late -- very, very late -- before a heart-stopping...

Golden night for Kazakhstan: Balandin, Rahimov take gold

Dmitry Balandin of Kazakhstan snatched a shock victory in the men's 200...

Highlights of Day 5: Archery, boxing lift Indian spirits at Rio

Women archers were on target in the individual events, while Manoj Kumar...

Police patrols beefed up at Rio Games as security concerns mount

Rio Olympics organizers stepped up police patrols on Wednesday as security...

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 5 at the Games

American Kristin Armstrong became the first cyclist to win the same road...

Rugby: Fijians send NZ packing, Japan shock again to reach semis

Rugby powerhouse New Zealand were knocked out of the inaugural Olympic sevens...

Weightlifting: Ahmed earns landmark podium for Egypt

Jubilant teenager Sara Ahmed became the first Egyptian woman to stand on an...

Rio Olympics: Britain oust champions China to claim first diving gold

Britain's Jack Laugher and Chris Mears dethroned reigning champions China to...

Boxing: Manoj Kumar stuns Evaldas Petrauskas to enter pre-quarters

Former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Manoj Kumar (64kg) stunned...

How Indian athletes fared on Day 5 in Rio

Check out India's report card on the fifth day of the 2016 Olympics.

Archery: Deepika in pre-quarters of women's individual recurve

Deepika Kumari advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the women's individual...

Canoe: Great Britain's Clarke takes gold

Dark clouds and drizzle were just what Britain's Joseph Clarke needed to make...

Fencing: Canadian upsets Italian 'idol' to make history

A year ago Eleanor Harvey was not sure she would make the Rio Games, but on...

Rio Olympics: Move over Leonidas, here comes Michael Phelps

After 2,160 years of history, give or take a decade, the greatest athlete of...

Stats: Record-breaking women's time trial champion Kristin Armstrong

American Kristin Armstrong became the first cyclist to win the same road...

Refugee wins over fans in clash with world champion

When Congolese refugee Popole Misenga stepped out to face the defending world...

Security beefed up at Games after officials say bus hit by stones

Rio Games organizers stepped up police patrols around the Olympic Park on...

Shooting: Veteran Aldeehani wins gold in men's double trap

Six-time Olympian Fehaid Aldeehani battled wet and blustery conditions to win...

Track and Field star Felix still aiming for the triple encore at Rio

The disappointment of missing out on an individual Olympic double has not...

Police find second bullet in equestrian centre at Rio Games?

Police have discovered a second bullet inside the Olympic equestrian centre...

Cycling: Golden farewell for Cancellara as he wins time trial

Swiss Fabian Cancellara rode off into a golden retirement with a second...

'I was breastfeeding so could not have doped'

Russia's Olga Zabelinskaya protested her innocence after winning the silver...

Wed, Aug 10, 2016
PHOTOS: Counting Michael Phelps's 28 Olympic medals

The greatest Olympian ever now has 28 (gulp!) Olympic medals, including three...

At sprawling Rio Games, even spectators are worn out

Less than a week into the Olympics and people are looking tired around Rio de...

Women's hockey: Australia hit India for six

The Indian women's hockey team suffered a 1-6 humiliation from Australia in...

American Armstrong wins third straight time trial cycling gold

Veteran American Kristin Armstrong claimed a third consecutive road time...

I had prepared well, but was unlucky: Jitu Rai

His Olympic medal aspiration blown away by the 'wind', Indian shooter Jitu...

Lifter Sivalingam out of medal contention

India's weightlifting campaign at the Rio Olympics ended in disappointment,...

Judoka Avtar Singh's Olympics campaign over

Indian judoka Avtar Singh bowed out of the Rio Olympics after losing to the...

Jitu Rai exits after failing to make 50m Pistol final

Ace marksman Jitu Rai flattered to deceive before crashing out of the Rio...

Bombayla impresses on way to Individual Recurve pre-quarters

Archer Laishram Bombayla Devi advanced to the pre-quarter-finals in the...

Lahiri, Chawrasia eye medals as golf returns to Olympics

Reigning Asia No. 1 Anirban Lahiri and Indian Open winner SSP Chawrasia will...

Narsingh has left for Rio: WFI President

'WADA had never intervened in Narsingh's matter and no clearance is required.'

'Wardrobe malfunction' could not stop Phelps from winning 21st gold!

Even a late 'wardrobe malfunction' could not stop Michael Phelps from winning...

Indian shuttlers Rio campaign: Hopes pinned on Saina Nehwal

Four years after a bronze at London Games made her the toast of the nation,...

Rio Games: Reigning champ Serena, Muguruza knocked out

Olympic champion and world number one Serena Williams tumbled out of the Rio...

Other teams can only marvel at US dominance

The US women's gymnastics team, anchored by all around world champion Simone...

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Wednesday, August 10

The Indian contingent's schedule at the Rio Olympics for Wednesday.

In PIX: Michael Phelps, the father...

Michael Phelps shared the limelight with his three month old son Boomer.

Phelps wins historic 21st Olympic gold

USA swimmer Michael Phelps wins men's 200-meter butterfly, his 20th Olympic...

Rio Olympics bus hit by gunfire, no one seriously hurt

A bus carrying journalists at the Rio Games was hit by gunfire on a highway...

Highlights of Day 4: Archery, hockey give India reason to smile

Archer Atanu Das and boxer Vikas Krishan entered the pre-quarterfinals, while...

Phelps's selfie puts Atlanta barbershop on world map

Michael Phelps, poses with a crowd of smiling barbers and customers after...

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 4 at the Games

China continued to put up dominating performances in the pool, this time...

How Indian athletes fared on Day 4 in Rio

Check out India's report card on the fourth day of the 2016 Olympics.

Boxer Vikas Krishan beats American Conwall to advance to Round of 16

India's Vikas Krishan out-punched American Charles Conwall to win his...

Two tales of struggle and answering the call of the Olympic dream

Indian Judoka, Avtar Singh's parents take maiden flight to cheer son, who...

France takes first gold in team eventing; Germany win individual gold

France won its first gold medal of the Rio Games in eventing on Tuesday in a...

Judo: Slovenia's Trstenjak wins gold, France on the board

Slovenia's Tina Trstenjak defeated Clarisse Agbegnenou of France in the...

China grab gold in women's 10 metre synchronized diving

China's Chen Ruolin and Liu Huixia claimed gold in the women's synchronized...

Russia under siege: 'We don't react ...not guilty of anything'

Weakened and bruised by sport's biggest doping scandal in decades, Russia is...

Judo: 'Kelmendi OK to refuse France drug test'

Judo's governing body said that athletes were not obliged to take unscheduled...

Russian great Salnikov claims atmosphere in Rio like 'Cold War'

Russian swimming chief Vladimir Salnikov said on Tuesday the atmosphere...

Canoeing: France's Gargaud Chanut wins C1 gold

French paddler Denis Gargaud Chanut won Olympic gold in the canoe slalom C1...

No Greek tragedy here: Korakaki takes gold, second medal

Greek shooter Anna Korakaki took the gold medal in the women's 25 metre...

Rio Olympics: Sania-Bopanna draw Stosur-Peers in mixed doubles round 1

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna, who are touted as India's best bet for a...

Rio Olympics: Japan stun All Blacks in rugby sevens opener

New Zealand hopes of becoming the first Olympic rugby sevens champions...

Raised in the favela, racism inspires Brazil's golden girl to greatness

Brazil's first gold medallist of the Rio Olympics basked in her new-found...

Tue, Aug 9, 2016
Rio Olympics: Murray in third round, Djokovic's campaign ends

Britain's Andy Murray enjoyed a routine win over Argentina's Juan Monaco to...

Rio Olympics: China questions gold medal obsession

A scarcity of gold medals in the first few days of the Olympics is leading...

Archer Atanu Das in last 16 of Individual Recurve

Atanu Das provided the silver lining on another disappointing day for Indians...

As goalkeeper it's my job to 'give life' for the team: Sreejesh

Indian hockey captain PR Sreejesh, who played a pivotal role in his side's...

Speeding Rio Games bus injures three reporters inside

A Rio Olympics media bus, driving above the speed limit, hit a speed bump...

Shooting: Heena Sidhu fails to qualify in 25m pistol event

Shooter Heena Sidhu, from whom a lot was expected in the run-up to the...

Hockey: India survive late onslaught to beat Argentina

India survived a final-quarter onslaught from Argentina for a nail-biting 2-1...

Australia 'won't apologise to China' in Olympics doping row

Australia will not apologise to China after Mack Horton called his rival and...

Why India can still hope for medals in Rio

>There's still hope and plenty to play for, says Rediff.com's Aruneel Sadadekar.

Rower Dattu Bhokanal crashes out in quarter-finals

Indian rower Dattu Baban Bhokanal finished fourth in the quarter-finals of...

Brazil women's rugby player accepts Olympic marriage proposal

Brazilian women's rugby player Isadora Cerullo melted hearts when she...

Milkha holds IOA responsible for India's poor show in Rio

Legendary athlete Milkha Singh lashed out at the Indian Olympics Association,...

IOA goodwill ambassador Salman refers to Dipa Karmakar as 'Deepika'

Salman Khan, whose appointment as IOA's goodwill ambassador in April was...

Have Brazilians crossed line in taunting US athletes?

US women's soccer star Hope Solo has been mocked for voicing public concerns...

Dutch gymnast expelled for night of drinking in Rio

Dutch gymnast Yuri van Gelder has been expelled from the Olympics for...

PIX: 'Brazilians are very passionate, very vocal, very loud'

Brazilians brought a soccer fan's raucous attitude to the Rio Games on...

Wish India's darling Dipa Karmakar a happy birthday!

Dipa Karmakar, who became the first Indian to make the cut for the individual...

Bindra, Jwala slam Shobhaa De for mocking India's athletes in Rio

Shobhaa De took to Twitter to post a harsh and stinging message for the...

I am at peace with my decision to retire: Bindra

Abhinav Bindra's body language belied any emotions whatsoever on what was the...

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Tuesday, August 9

The Indian contingent's schedule at the Rio Olympics for Tuesday.

Swimming great Phelps ready to reclaim lost butterfly gold

On Monday, the 31-year-old proved he is in fighting form for his 200 metres...

Pissed off Phelps backs Lilly King

Michael Phelps backed compatriot Lilly King's attitude toward Russian Yulia...

'I'm converting my shooting range into vegetable garden'

Abhinav Bindra announced his retirement from the sport that had brought him...

PIX: In search of star power, media lap up Usain Bolt show...

As a dozen scantily clad Brazilian Samba dancers gyrated on to the stage,...

Japan end China's reign as team champions

Not even the curse of the pommel horse could halt Japan's march to the men's...

Have faith, it's getting cleaner, assures Bolt

Usain Bolt waltzed in to sprinkle a bucket of stardust over Rio on Monday,...

Sun responds to drug taunts with freestyle gold and more...

Sun Yang became the first Chinese swimmer to win the Olympic men's 200 metres...

Hungary's Hosszu claims second gold; wins 100m backstroke

Katinka Hosszu of Hungary won the women's Olympic 100 meters backstroke on...

Kosovo gold medallist refused drug test before Rio

The International Judo Federation said on Monday that Kosovo's judo gold...

Here's what Bindra's trainer has to say after near medal miss

Shooter Abhinav Bindra's technical trainer Heinz Reinkemeier denounced Indian...

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 3 at the Games

Hosts Brazil won their first gold of the Rio 2016 Summer Games after Rafaela...

Hockey: Indian women trounced by Great Britain

India's women's hockey team failed to replicate the inspiring show they...

Rugby: Australia clinch inaugural women's sevens gold

Australia won the first women's rugby sevens Olympic gold medal by beating...

Rio police arrest Namibian boxer for attempted sexual assault

Brazilian police have arrested a 22-year-old boxer who was the flag bearer...

'Marta better than Neymar!' Brazil warming up to women footballers

Brazil's women's football team was greeted by hundreds of adoring fans in...

Paralympics ban for Russia different from IOC decision: Bach

Russia's exclusion from next month's Paralympic Games in Rio is a different...

Beach Volleyball PHOTOS: Mixed fortunes for Brazil

Brazil's male and female beach volleyball pairs enjoyed mixed results on...

Cycling: Australians crash in training for team pursuit

Australian track cyclist Melissa Hoskins was taken to hospital after crashing...

Russia sees politics behind Paralympics ban, vows to appeal

The same scandal has led to 109 out of 387 athletes originally included in...

'Somebody had to be fourth, and I am fourth!'

Abhinav Bindra's quest for a second Olympics medal ended in disappointment,...

Sailing: Regatta sets sail on dirty water, tricky winds

Olympic sailing began an 11-day regatta on Monday with near perfect winds as...

Rio to make new flags for China after criticism over flaws

The Rio 2016 organising committee is making new flags for China after Chinese...

Saudi royal vows to break 'societal norms', get more women into sport

A US-raised Saudi Arabian princess freshly appointed to increase female...

American fencer makes history, wears hijab in Olympics

Ibtihaj Muhammad became the first American athlete to compete in the Olympics...

Brazil police detain director of THG Sports for illegal ticket sales

Brazilian police said on Monday they had detained a director of international...

Rio: Net-savvy Canadian teen medal winner has data issues

Canada's Penelope Oleksiak came to the Olympics hoping to get to a final and...

Mon, Aug 8, 2016
How Indian athletes fared on Day 3 in Rio

Check out India's report card on the third day of the 2016 Olympics.

Williams stays alive; Wozniacki knocked out in Rio

US tennis powerhouse Serena Williams dispatched France's Alize Cornet in two...

Rio Games: Indian swimmers Sajan, Shivani finish 41st and 28th

Young Indian swimmers Sajan Prakash and Shivani Kataria expectedly made...

Germany sink India with late goal

The Indian men's hockey team's habit of conceding late goals continued to...

Abhinav Bindra misses 10m Air Rifle medal by whisker

Abhinav Bindra narrowly missed a medal in the men's 10m Air Rifle event at...

Italy's Campriani takes 10m air rifle gold, Bindra misses medal

Italy's Niccolo Campriani won gold in the Olympic men's 10-metre air rifle on...

Manavjit, Chenai fail to qualify for Trap semi-finals

Trap shooters Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Kynan Chenai were unable to improve...

It's OK to cry: Phelps consoles Held

When American Ryan Held needed a supportive shoulder to lean on after...

Vikas to open India's Olympic boxing campaign

An American ended his Olympic dream in 2012 amid controversial circumstances...

Here's why Phelps has those big red circles all over his back

It might look like a giant case of chicken pox but in fact the most decorated...

I'll be fine, says Van Vleuten after horror smash

Annemiek van Vleuten suffered three fractured vertebrae and a concussion...

In practice, I perform way better than this: Dipa Karmakar

"I'm happy but wish I could have done a bit better. In practice, I perform...

Furious fans turn on Brazil after second humiliating draw

Brazilian fans turned on the men's soccer team after a 0-0 draw with Iraq on...

When gymnastics undisputed Queen wished Dipa Karmakar...

India's Dipa Karmakar received a big boost when she was wished luck by none...

Why this Aussie swimmer is hated in China...

Chinese web-users unleashed their fury on the social media accounts of...

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Monday, August 8

The Indian contingent's schedule at the Rio Olympics for Monday.

How strong winds, doping and VIP robbery is plaguing Rio Olympics

Damaging wind gusts, a fresh doping controversy and the robbery of a visiting...

How Indian athletes fared on Day 2 in Rio

Check out how Indian athletes fared on the second day of the 2016 Olympics.

Steeplechaser Sudha Singh confident ahead of Rio

2014 Asian Games bronze medalist and national record holder Sudha Singh wants...

More records fall as legendary Phelps wins his 19th Olympic gold

Michael Phelps won the 19th gold medal of his Olympic swimming career on...

Rio shock! Del Potro sends Djokovic packing

World number one Novak Djokovic was dumped out of Rio Games in the first...

Historic! Dipa Karmakar qualifies for vault finals

Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar scripted history as she became the first Indian...

Safarova-Strycova stun Williams sisters in first round

Serena and Venus Williams, three-time women's doubles Olympic champions,...

PHOTOS: The gold medallists on Day 2 at the Games

China got its first gold at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics thanks to some sharp...

Deepika blames India's quarter-final ouster on 'windy conditions'

After failing to deliver when it mattered most, India's ace archer Deepika...

Rio Olympics: Williams, Murray, Nadal cruise into second round

World number one Serena Williams and second seed Angelique Kerber progressed...

Youngest at Rio Olympics, 13-year-old rips suit but wins her heat

The youngest competitor at the Rio Olympics ripped her swimsuit minutes...

Sun, Aug 7, 2016
Indian women archers pipped by Russia in Recurve quarters

Deepika Kumari failed to deliver when it mattered most as Russia beat India...

Sandhu, Chenai disappoint; Sidhu exits 10m Air Pistol in qualification

Indian shooters Manavjit Singh Sandhu and Kynan Chenai were placed at the...

Rio Olympics: China's first gold won by woman shooter

First-time Olympian Zhang Mengxue secured China's first gold medal of the...

Russia banned from Rio Paralympics over doping

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) on Sunday banned all Russians...

Rio Olympics: Second day of rowing postponed due to weather problems

The second day of the 2016 Olympic rowing regatta was called off on Sunday...

Hockey: India women eke out fighting draw against Japan

Returning to the Olympics after a hiatus of 36 years, Indian women's hockey...

'I don't think we should write Paes off, maybe he will be back'

Leander Paes may have just played his last Olympics with a record seventh...

Rio 2016: Early exits for Ivanovic, Radwanska and Venus Williams

Former world No. 1 Ana Ivanovic exited the Olympic Games in the first round...

Sachin Tendulkar meets IOC president Thomas Bach

Sachin Tendulkar has met International Olympic Committee President Thomas...

India always wants gold for me no matter what I play: Sania

Sania Mirza remained confident of winning a medal for India in the mixed...

Brazilian pride soars after opening ceremony and first medal

To begin with, the opening ceremony drew praise from all quarters. Then there...

Mudranov predicts more gold for Russia

Beslan Mudranov won Russia's first gold medal at the Rio Games in judo and...

Campbell sisters power Australia to record and relay gold

Australia's women, powered by sisters Bronte and Cate Campbell, beat the...

Hungary's Iron Lady finally strikes gold...in a new world record

Five times a world champion but without a single medal from three previous...

Here's what cost Jitu a medal in 10m air pistol...

India's biggest medal hope Jitu Rai got a wake-up call when he finished...

Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu fails to complete her event

India's Saikhom Mirabai Chanu turned in a highly disappointing performance at...

Sania-Prarthana go down fighting to Zhang-Peng

World No 1 doubles player Sania Mirza's campaign in the women's tennis event...

How Indian athletes fared on Day 1 in Rio

Results of the Indian athletes on Day 1 at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Syrian refugee Mardini a winner in the water at Rio Olympics

She shrugged off a suggestion that all the attention around her might have...

Archery: South Korea restore order with men's team gold

South Korea's archers routed the United States to win the men's team gold at...

Cycling: Van Avermaet wins thrilling men's road race

Belgium's Greg van Avermaet snatched gold in a thrilling and incident-packed...

French gymnast Said suffers horror leg break at Rio Olympics

French gymnast Samir Ait Said discovered the perils of pursuing his Olympic...

Rio 2016: UK's Peaty breaks own world record in 100m breaststroke

Adam Peaty demolished his own world record in the heats of the 100 meters...

Rio 2016: Jitu Rai finishes 8th in men's 10m air pistol

Star Indian shooter Jitu Rai was way off the mark in the men's 10m Air Pistol...

Huge queues and angry fans mar the start of Rio Games

The Rio Olympic Games got off to a shambolic start on Saturday as fans queued...

Hockey grapples with Olympics 'wake up call' in Rio

The FIH has responded by introducing a number of changes to the way hockey...

Sat, Aug 6, 2016
Rio Olympics Medal Tally: US tops, India 67th

The medal tally at the conclusion of the 31st Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

Table Tennis: India's campaign ends in first round

Mouma Das' Olympic appearance was short-lived as the Indian veteran lost to...

Rio 2016: I'm a soft target and people want to take potshots at me, says Paes

An emotional Leander Paes did not hide his disappointment after losing the...

Rio 2016: India's best hope Jitu Rai qualifies for 10m Air Pistol final

Leading medal hope in shooting, army's Jitu Rai, qualified for the men's 10 m...

Rio bomb squad blows up backpack near cycling course - official

A loud blast was heard near the finishing line of the men's cycling road race...

Meet the first gold medal winner of Rio Olympics

American teenager Virginia Thrasher won the first gold medal of the Rio 2016...

Two shot dead at Rio Olympic sites

Police shot a mugger near the stadium where the Rio Olympics opening ceremony...

Rupinder's brace helps India edge past Ireland in hockey opener

Rupinder Pal Singh struck twice as drag-flickers ruled the roost to help...

Rio 2016: Paes-Bopanna crash out in first round

Leander Paes's dreams of winning a second Olympic medal went up in smoke as...

Tendulkar lands in Rio Games Village to cheer for India

One of his cherished memories was being in the Commonwealth Games village in...

Olympics: Shooters Chandela, Paul crash out in qualification round

India's shooters Apurvi Chandela and Ayonika Paul were way off the mark in...

Rio Olympics: Rower Bhokanal enters quarter-finals

Indian rower Dattu Baban Bhokanal entered the quarter-finals of the Men's...

5 talking points from Rio Olympics Opening Ceremony

The Rio 2016 Olympics have opened with a colourful and pulsating ceremony at...

One of the funniest things at the Olympic Games...

It is safe to say Michael Phelps has no need for a lifeguard watching over...

Cypriot, Greek competitors test positive for drugs

Cypriot weightlifter Antonis Martasidis and an unnamed Greek competitor have...

Rio Olympics: A beginner's guide to rowing

As India's Dattu Bhokanal will be competing in the men's singles sculls...

No obstacle insurmountable for Dipa Karmakar's coach

When Bisweshwar Nandi caught his first glimpse of the Olympic rings after...

Dipa aims to touch greater heights in Rio

She has already grabbed a piece of history by becoming the first Indian...

Olympic hoodoo still haunts Deepika Kumari

Archer Deepika Kumari expressed bewilderment after a dismal show during the...

Meet Iran's first female flagbearer

Iran had one of the best moments of the Rio Olympics opening ceremony when...

Watch: Bindra leads India at Parade of Nations in Rio

Beijing Olympics gold medalist Abhinav Bindra, who is competing in his fifth...

Vanderlei de Lima lights cauldron; Gisele steals the show

Brazil unfurled a vast canvas celebrating its rainforest and the creative...

PHOTOS: Rio 2016 flag bearers

Rediff.com presents the most popular flag bearers. Take a look...

In favela above opening ceremony, pride and disappointment

Residents of the Mangueira favela or slum, which overlooks the Maracana...

PHOTOS: Rio kicks off Games with ode to forests, favelas and funk

Fireworks light up the night sky above the Maracana as some 50,000 spectators...

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Saturday, August 6

The Indian contingent's schedule in the Rio Olympics for Saturday.

Reports of me refusing to share room with Bopanna false: Paes

Tennis ace Leander Paes termed reports that he had refused to share a room at...

Indian men's hockey team to skip Rio Games opening ceremony

The Indian hockey team will miss the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics...

Fri, Aug 5, 2016
Rio Olympics: Archers Deepika, Bombayla, Atanu advance to round of 32

India's Atanu Das showed fine composure and skill to bounce back from a poor...

Russian Stepanova to not appeal Rio ban

Russian whistleblower Yulia Stepanova will not appeal to the Court of...

IOA announces Rs 50 lac cash award for Rio gold medallist

The Indian Olympic Association, on Friday, announced a Rs 50 lac cash award...

Pele will not light Olympic cauldron due to muscle pain

Brazilian soccer legend Pele will not light the Olympic cauldron at Friday's...

Rio Games: India will look to break opening game hoodoo against Ireland

Keen to start their Rio Olympic Games campaign on a winning note, Indian...

Rio Olympics: Moroccan boxer arrested for sexual assault

A Moroccan Olympic boxer was arrested on charges he sexually assaulted two...

Rio Olympics: Brilliant Kim sets 72-arrow world record

South Korea's Kim Woo-jin made the most of perfect shooting conditions to set...

Torch begins final race to stadium from beneath Rio's Christ

The Olympic torch was raised before Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the...

Lifter Mirabai aims for medal at Rio Games

Saikhom Mirabai Chanu will have an outside chance of a podium finish for...

Landmark Olympic moments that changed history

There are moments at the Olympic Games that have a sporting significance, and...

First Look: What the Indian contingent will wear at the Games Opening

Rediff.com presents the attire of the Indian Contingent for the Opening...

'Media can't question Leander's commitment'

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Friday voiced its support for...

Will Semenya go on to the track with distinct advantage?

Caster Semenya is seen as a near-certainty for Olympic gold on the track in...

Will boxers pack a punch? Tough draw for Shiva, Manoj

A tough draw will put their grit to test when the three-member Indian boxing...

PIX: Stars we spotted at the Rio Olympics

Prior to the kick-off of the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro on Friday,...

Indian shooters in Rio: Will Jitu open medal campaign?

A star-studded Indian shooting contingent will begin their Rio Olympics...

Controversy-marred Indian tennis too carries the medal hopes

A fair share of controversies rattled Indian tennis in the run-up to the...

Why Brazil athletes are not dope tested ahead of Rio...

Brazil's athletes were not subject to dope tests for almost a month before...

Russia says 271-strong team will be cleanest at the Games

Russia will be represented in most sports at the Rio Olympics, with 271 of...

Rio Olympics celebrated with a doodle fruit!

As the Rio Olympics is all set to go underway, the search engine giant...

PIX: Party time in Rio after rollercoaster run-up to the Games

With a little bit of chaos and a last-minute sprint on preparations, Rio de...

Rio mess: No jerseys for hockey team; no room for Paes

While every other team practises their hardest in the few hours left for the...

India's strength at the Rio Olympics

India will be represented by a record 121 athletes, including 54 women, at...

Muscle pains could keep Pele from lighting Rio cauldron

Pele's doctors have given him the go ahead to light the Olympic cauldron on...

Brazil held goalless in opener, Argentina lose to Portugal

Brazil failed to make a winning start despite home advantage, a multi-million...

Proud Andy Murray working on flag-bearing technique

Andy Murray says carrying the British flag at Friday's Olympic opening...

Video: How well do you know the Olympics?

We asked youngsters in Mumbai a few questions on the Olympics.

Thu, Aug 4, 2016
Check out these Olympic firsts!

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Rio Olympics: Djokovic to play Del Potro in first round

World No 1 Novak Djokovic will face Argentina's Juan Martin del Potro, the...

Paes-Bopanna face Kubot-Matkowski in Rio opener

Indian tennis pair of Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna was pitted against the...

IOC nod for Russians: 11 boxers, 29 swimmers cleared for Rio Games

All 11 Russian boxers who qualified for the Rio Olympics have been given the...

At 41, it's mission possible for Tom Cruise fan Chusovitina at Olympics

Chusovitina may not want to look old for her Hollywood hero but in a sport...

Indian archers eye redemption at Rio Olympics

Indian archers would look to make amends for the flop-show in London when...

Mischievous Phelps leaves door ajar for sixth Games

A mischievous Michael Phelps hinted the Rio Games may not be his last. The...

Focused Indian archers to skip Rio Games opening ceremony

Focused on winning their first ever Olympic medal, the Indian archers will...

Constrained by war, Syrian athletes dream of Olympic glory

Syria's Olympic Committee is sending seven athletes to compete in Rio this...

Military training helps Pakistani shooters reach Rio Olympics

Two members of the small Pakistani contingent participating at the Rio...

The Olympic Quotient III

Check out Bikash Mohapatra's Olympic Quotient III!

Brazil's women kick-off Games soccer with easy win

Brazil got off to a winning start in their home Olympics on Wednesday when...

American rivals to feel 'full wrath' of lightning quick Bolt

Usain Bolt is promising to let American sprinter Justin Gatlin "feel his full...

Andy Murray to carry British flag at Rio Opening Ceremony

Andy Murray, who won the Olympic tennis title at Wimbledon four years ago,...

India's woman wonders at the Olympics

Rediff.com presents India's Olympic wonder-women...

PHOTOS: Torch alights on Rio shore ahead of Olympic opening

After a 20,000-km (12,400-mile) journey through the vast nation, the torch...

Wed, Aug 3, 2016
Shooters face headaches all of their own at Rio Games

Security concerns around the Olympics present a unique set of headaches for...

Rio Games: Pokemon chasing proves costly for Japanese Olympian

Kohei Uchimura's bid to become the first gymnast in more than 40-years to win...

Swimming champ Phelps to be US team flag bearer at Rio Games

Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time with 18 gold medals...

'My last desire is to see the Indian hockey team win an Olympic gold'

Triple Olympic hockey gold medallist Balbir Singh is hopeful of the P R...

Several complaints force IOA to buy chairs, TV sets for team in Rio

With the Games Organising Committee expressing its inability to provide...

'Narsingh will go to Rio and return with gold'

'We have ensured that whatever he eats or drinks comes in a packaged form and...

PIX: Indians upbeat at welcome ceremony in Rio

A short display of Brazilian culture, including their music and dance,...

All you wanted to know about the Rio Olympics venues

The battle for Olympic medals will take place in 32 venues in Rio de Janeiro.

Nadal confirms he will play at Rio 2016

Rafael Nadal has confirmed that he will play at Rio 2016 despite suffering...

Bolt invites favela kids to training base in Rio

Access to Usain Bolt has been scarce for the media desperate to speak with...

World wrestling body clears Narsingh for Rio

Wreslter Narsingh Yadav's chances of participating in the Rio Games have been...

Hockey: India staying focused in Rio 'magic world'

PR Sreejesh says his dual role as India hockey captain and goalkeeper is to...

Copacabana beach perfect setting for volleyball

They have played for Olympic gold in parks, next to car parks and on royal...

Check out the Rio Games schedule

Find below a detailed look at the Rio Olympics schedule.

Brazil to deploy military to tourist sites, stadium

Brazil said on Tuesday it was deploying the military to patrol the emblematic...

8 legends to watch in Rio

In Rio, over 10,000 athletes will compete for the biggest prize in sport --...

Why this swimmer plans to shun social media...

Emily Seebohm is turning off the Twitter taps, and saying farewell to...

Another dope shock for Indian athlete?

If reports are to be believed, a renowned track and field athlete from...

Will Pele light the Olympic flame at opening ceremony?

Pele has been invited to light the Olympic flame at the Rio Games on Friday...

Australia and US rivals ready for Rio duel

The big beasts of Olympic swimming have rolled into Rio, with Michael Phelps...

'Shadow of death' hangs over Rio before Games

A sharp increase in police killings has cast "a shadow of death" over Rio de...

Rio Olympics: Government assures support to Narsingh

Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Tuesday said that the government will provide...

Tue, Aug 2, 2016
Stan Wawrinka pulls out of Olympic Games due to injury

Switzerland's world number four Stan Wawrinka has pulled out the tennis...

Rukna Nahi Hai... a tribute to the Rio-bound athletes

A record contingent of 121 athletes, including 54 women, will represent India...

Will WADA give all clear to Narsingh for Rio Olympics?

A day after wrestler Narsingh Yadav was exonerated of doping charges by the...

Shot putter Inderjeet fails 'B' sample test too; Rio hopes virtually over

Shot putter Inderjeet Singh's confirmatory B sample also returned positive...

Meet the seven smallest nations at the Rio Olympics

An astounding 11,400 athletes will travel from more than 200 countries to...

PHOTOS: Sania, TT squad at Rio Games Village

Tennis star Sania Mirza arrived at the Games Village of the Rio Olympics and...

Hockey India chief slams IOA on 'unfurnished apartments' in Rio

Hockey India President Narinder Batra has launched a scathing attack at...

India will win 1 gold. How true are these Rio predictions?

The world's two largest economies, the United States and China, will again...

Meet Gaurika Singh, the youngest Olympian at Rio 2016

The youngest athlete at Rio 2016, swimmer Gaurika Singh, has only just become...

Rio opening ceremony will represent a slice of life in Brazil

The Rio de Janeiro Olympics opening ceremony on Friday will break with the...

Lego presents Olympic model of Rio city ahead of games

Lego, the world's biggest toymaker, has developed a large model of Rio de...

How childhood beating led Serugo to Rio Games

Ronald Serugo had a thought beaten into him - some boxing skills might be good.

World's 'Second Fittest Woman' ready for Rio

Australian weightlifter Tia-Clair Toomey is unlikely to win a medal at the...

The Olympic Quotient II

Quizmaster Bikash Mohapatra is back with the second Olympic Quotient!

Mon, Aug 1, 2016
'I was on the right side and confident of getting justice'

A relieved Narsingh Yadav has said he is eager to go to the Olympics now and...

Nadal unsure about participation at Rio Games

Rafael Nadal has conceded he is not yet sure that he will be able to...

Sushil and coach make dramatic u-turn on Narsingh

Ace wrestler Sushil Kumar's coach Satpal Singh made a complete U-turn on his...

India marksman Nanjappa battles career-threatening illness to Rio Games

Indian shooter Prakash Nanjappa will compete at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games...

India's hockey coach complains about facilities at Olympic Village

The Indian hockey teams at the Olympics are facing a shortage of chairs and...

PIX: India's latest check-ins at the Rio Olympics village

Promising gymnast Dipa Karmakar, the women's hockey team and shooter Heena...

Why IOC is defending Russian presence in Rio...

Partial sanctions against Russian athletes over the country's state-run...

How troubled Rio Games are finally coming together...

Rio de Janeiro will deliver a successful Olympic Games, the International...

Rio theft: Computer, shirts stolen from Australia's Olympic village

Team shirts and a laptop computer belonging to a cycling official have been...

India's London Olympics heroes... Where are they now?

These athletes made India proud four years ago.