Category: Other Sports

Kenyan paralympians set lofty targets for Rio 2016

Nairobi, July 28 (IANS) They do not have the same share of the limelight as their Olympics bound counterparts but…

9 years ago

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…

9 years ago

NADA defers verdict on wrestler Narsingh till Thursday

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Dope-tainted wrestler Narsingh Yadav will have to wait till Thursday to know his fate as…

9 years ago

Narsingh’s door to Rio open but he needs clean chit: WFI chief

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said on Wednesday that if…

9 years ago

Narsingh’s door to Rio open but he needs clean chit: WFI chief

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh said on Wednesday that if…

9 years ago

Haryana Police registers FIR on Narsingh’s complaint

Sonipat (Haryana), July 27 (IANS) The Haryana Police on Wednesday registered a criminal case following a complaint by dope-tainted grappler…

9 years ago

Have identified those who spiked Narsingh’s food: WFI chief

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Wednesday revealed the names…

9 years ago

Volleyball body gives green light to Russia’s Rio squad

Lausanne, July 27 (IANS) The International Federation of Volleyball (FIVB) announced on Wednesday that it cleared all players from the…

9 years ago

Weightlifter Robles aims to inspire young Latinos to compete in Olympics

Los Angeles, July 27 (IANS) Mexican-American weightlifter Sarah Robles wants to raise the US flag on high at the 2016…

9 years ago

Brazilian police confiscate drugs wrapped in bags with Olympic logo

Rio de Janeiro, July 27 (IANS) The Brazilian authorities have confiscated a shipment of cocaine and crack, wrapped in plastic…

9 years ago

Morales promises rewards for Bolivia’s medallists in Rio

La Paz (Bolivia) July 27 (IANS) Bolivian athletes who win medals at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics will receive up…

9 years ago

Rio-bound Ghosh guides PSPB beat AAI 3-0 in TT Championships

Jaipur, July 26 (IANS) Bolstered by the presence of Rio-bound Soumyajit Ghosh, the men's team of Petroleum Sports Promotion Board…

9 years ago

Rio-bound Ghosh guides PSPB beat AAI 3-0 in TT Championships

Jaipur, July 26 (IANS) Bolstered by the presence of Rio-bound Soumyajit Ghosh, the men's team of Petroleum Sports Promotion Board…

9 years ago

Eleven athletes from Bosnia and Herzegovina to compete in Rio

Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina) July 26 (IANS) Eleven athletes from Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) will compete in the 31st Olympic…

9 years ago

Harika jumps five places, takes World No. 5 position

Jiaxing (China), July 26 (IANS) Riding on her winning streak in the last couple of months, Grand Master Harika Dronavalli…

9 years ago

Narsingh wanted to kill himself after dope test fiasco, says friend

By Jayant K. Singh Sonepat (Haryana), July 26 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) regional centre at Bahalgarh here…

9 years ago

Narsingh wanted to kill himself after dope test fiasco, says friend

By Jayant K. Singh Sonepat (Haryana), July 26 (IANS) The Sports Authority of India (SAI) regional centre at Bahalgarh here…

9 years ago

Australian boxer Shelley praises athlete’s village in Rio

Rio de Janeiro, July 26 (IANS) Australia’s Olympic boxers have toured the athletes’ village in Rio and medal contender Shelley…

9 years ago

Australian boxer Shelley praises athlete’s village in Rio

Rio de Janeiro, July 26 (IANS) Australia’s Olympic boxers have toured the athletes’ village in Rio and medal contender Shelley…

9 years ago

Narsingh case gets murkier with outlandish allegations

By Veturi Srivatsa How scary it is to find two Rio-bound Indian athletes testing positive for banned drugs and both…

9 years ago



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