Category: Other Sports

Putin calls for fair treatment to Russian athletes

Moscow, April 14 (IANS) President Vladimir Putin on Thursday vowed to protect Russian athletes against unfair decisions made by international…

8 years ago

Hungary unveils logo for 2024 Olympics bid

Budapest, April 14 (IANS) Hungary unveiled the logo it plans to use in its bid for the 2024 Olympic and…

8 years ago

Brazil sports minister assures political crisis will not affect Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, April 14 (IANS) Brazil's sports minister Ricardo Leyser has assured that the current political crisis in the…

8 years ago

Aussie swimmer McEvoy creates history with sprint ‘triple crown’

Adelaide, April 14 (IANS) Australia's latest swimming sensation Cameron McEvoy has completed a perfect Olympic qualifying meet performance winning the…

8 years ago

Over 100 cyclists to compete in MTB Himalaya

Shimla, April 13 (IANS) A total of 105 cyclists will be competing in the fifth edition of the Hero MTB…

8 years ago

Russian Sports Ministry welcomes WADA decision on meldonium cases

Moscow, April 13 (IANS) The Russian Sports Ministry on Wednesday welcomed the decision of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) to…

8 years ago

No complacency, says Rio 2016 chief

Rio de Janeiro, April 13 (IANS) Rio 2016 president Carlos Nuzman has vowed organisers will not become complacent despite declaring…

8 years ago

Rio Olympic Main Press Centre and Live Site opened

Rio de Janeiro, April 12 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) coordination commission has praised progress but warned that the…

8 years ago

Rio Olympic Main Press Centre and Live Site opened

Rio de Janeiro, April 12 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) coordination commission has praised progress but warned that the…

8 years ago

Aussie McEvoy qualifies for Rio with record 100m freestyle swim

Canberra, April 12 (IANS) Australian Cameron McEvoy has swum the third fastest 100 metres freestyle in history on his way…

8 years ago

Athletes endorse Rio 2016 weightlifting venue

Rio de Janeiro, April 12 (IANS) Athletes have given their seal of approval to Rio de Janeiro's Olympic weightlifting venue…

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Eight paddlers leave for Olympic qualifiers

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) An eight-member team has left for Hong Kong to participate in the Asian Olympic Qualification…

8 years ago

Denmark men’s handball team secures berth for Rio Olympics

Copenhagen, April 11 (IANS) The Danish men's handball team booked its ticket for the upcoming Rio Olympics after beating Bahrain…

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Rio 2016 golf course to warn of caimans

Rio de Janeiro, April 11 (IANS) Golfers competing at this year's Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro will have to…

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Li matches men’s 100m butterfly national record with world’s fastest time

Foshan (China), April 9 (IANS) Zhejiang swimmer Li Zhuhao, 16, timed 51.24 seconds to win the men's 100 metres butterfly…

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Chinese shooting team in Rio to warm up for Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, April 9 (IANS) Ten days before the start of Rio Olympic shooting test event, Chinese shooting team…

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Para-athletes aim for glory at Rio Paralympics

Mumbai, April 7 (IANS) India's prominent para-athletes Devendra Jhajharia and Amit Saroha, who have already qualified for the Paralympic Games…

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Rio Olympics organisers reveal final test event schedule

Rio de Janeiro, April 7 (IANS) The city will stage 12 test events in the next two months as preparations…

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India win Asian Nations Cup team chess title

Chennai, April 6 (IANS) India won the Asian Nations Cup chess team championship defeating Vietnam with a convincing 3-1 margin…

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Rio’s Olympic Park is 98 percent ready

Rio de Janeiro, April 6 (IANS) The Olympic Park facilities here are practically ready four months before the inauguration of…

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