Chinese men’s 4x100m team ready to make history in Rio
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 1 (IANS) After 45 days of closed training in the US, the Chinese men’s 4x100m relay team arrived in Rio De Janeiro, aiming to make history by entering the final at…
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Cuban athletes may spring a surprise at Rio Olympics
Havana, July 31 (IANS) Despite its small size, Cuba is a heavyweight in the world of sports, and may have several surprises up its sleeve for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games. The country’s 120-strong delegation…
Sumgong eyes Kenya’s women Olympics marathon history
Nairobi, July 31 (IANS) After finally winning her first big race in 14 attempts when she bagged the London title in April, Kenyan runner Jemimah Jelagat Sumgong hopes her second successive outing with Team Kenya…
Kenya’s poster girl Cherono relishing chance to dazzle in Rio
Nairobi, July 31 (IANS) Mercy Cherono is simply Kenya’s athletics poster girl, with her dashing smile illuminating international championships since she announced herself to the world as the women 3,000 metres junior champion at the…
Kenya steeplechaser Kipruto out to wipe London Olympic pain in Rio
Nairobi, July 31 (IANS) At 31, it is hard to believe Brimin Kiprop Kipruto will be running his fourth Olympics in a race Kenya has dominated since its first men’s 3,000 metres steeplechase gold was…
Russia to argue suspension of Russian athletes in civil courts
Moscow, July 30 (IANS) Russia will argue in the civil courts the suspension of its athletes from the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Minister of Sports Vitaly Mutko said on Saturday. “We shall apply…
South Sudan’s refugee Olympic athletes arrive in Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, July 30 (IANS) Five refugee Olympic athletes, originally from South Sudan but residing in Kenya, arrived in Rio for the 2016 Olympic Games. The athletes, who arrived here on Friday, will take…
No plan to return sports hostel, says Budhia
Bhubaneswar, July 29 (IANS) Wonder marathon boy Budhia Singh on Friday informed the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) at Khurdha that he would not return the state-run sports hostel in Bhubaneswar. In a written communication to…
WADA report scrutinised by Russian Investigative Committee
Moscow, July 29 (IANS) The report of the independent commission of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) chaired by Canadian sports law professor Richard McLaren, is being scrutinised by the Russian Investigative Committee (IC), Russian Sports…
No obstacle will stop Kenyan Bett from Olympic gold in 400m hurdles
Nairobi, July 29 (IANS) Nobody gave Nicholas Bett a chance in 2013 when he led the Kenya team in the short distance races at the World Championships. He emerged with a great reputation to strike…
I want to reach the final at Rio: Tintu Luka
Kozhikode (Kerala), July 29 (IANS) Star athlete Tintu Luka’s confidence is high as she gets ready for the upcoming Rio Olympics and has placed a huge expectation on herself. “I have improved a lot and…
Isinbayeva to seek justice from courts over Olympics ban
Moscow, July 28 (IANS) Russian pole vault queen Yelena Isinbayeva said on Thursday she intends to move various courts to prove that she had been illegally barred from the Rio Olympic Games, opening on August…
Anxiety over Kenya runners’ prospects in 800m at Olympics
Nairobi, July 28 (IANS) In every big competition, Kenyans look to dominate the 800 metres distance but that may not be the case this time as the country focuses on the Rio Olympic Games starting…
Volleyball star Tetyukhin named Russiaâs Olympic flag bearer
Moscow, July 28 (IANS) Volleyballer Sergey Tetyukhin has been selected to be the Russian Olympic teamâs flag bearer, Yelena Isinbayeva, Russiaâs two-time Olympic pole vault champion, posted on Instagram on Thursday. Earlier, Igor Kazikov, the…
Algerian olympic athletes fly to Rio
Algiers, July 28 (IANS) The Algerian Olympic Committee has sent 64 athletes to compete in 13 sporting disciplines in the Rio Games to be held from August 5 to 21. Prime Minister Abdelmalek Sellal on…
Bolt arrives in Rio ahead of Olympics
Rio de Janeiro, July 28 (IANS) Jamaican sprint star Usain Bolt has arrived in Rio de Janeiro amid tight security ahead of next month’s Olympic Games. The 29-year-old was on Wednesday flanked by minders and…
Putin says Russian athletes’ absence will affect Olympics show
Moscow, July 27 (IANS) The competitions of the Rio Olympic Games will be less spectacular due to the absence of some Russian athletes unjustly banned from participation, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday. “It is…
Back injury hit my Rio preparations: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Promising javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who scripted history by becoming the first Indian athlete to become a world champion at any level, said on Wednesday that a back injury had…
Pole vaulter Isinbayeva to pass up watching Rio athletics
Moscow, July 27 (IANS) Russiaâs pole vault queen Yelena Isinbayeva said on Wednesday she was anxious to see how the Olympics in Rio would be unfolding, but would abstain from watching track and field competitions….
Neeraj will be a front ranking athlete in Tokyo Olympics: Goel
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Wednesday said talented javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, who recently scripted a world record, has the pedigree to be one of the most sought after athletes…