129th IOC session opens in Rio
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) The 129th session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) officially got underway with an inspiring ceremony at the Cidade Das Artes here. In his opening speech on Monday night,…
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Lang vows to lead China to ‘good results’ at Rio
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) Jenny Lang Ping vowed, upon arrival at the Games Village here, to lead the Chinese women’s volleyball team to “good results” at the upcoming Olympics. “I am very happy…
Fully confident Narsingh will go to Rio: WFI President
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday expressed confidence regarding Narsingh Yadav’s participation in the Rio Olympics after the Mumbai-based grappler was cleared of doping…
Russian sports minister calls for unified anti-doping standards
Paris, Aug 1 (IANS) Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko said on Monday he informed the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) that there was no system in Russia of the alleged state support…
Archery Association planning own league in India
Mumbai, Aug 1 (IANS) The Archery Association of India (AAI) on Monday announced planning of its own league similar to the leagues created for other sports like cricket, football, kabaddi and badminton in the country….
Relieved Narsingh can’t wait to win medal after NADA clearance
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) After being exonerated of doping charges by the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) panel, a relieved Narsingh Yadav on Monday said he was happy that the truth finally prevailed and…
Sushil congratulates Narsingh after NADA clearance
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar, who had a bitter legal tussle with Narsingh Yadav over representing the country in the 74kg freestyle category at the Rio Olympics, was the first…
Narsingh gets NADA clean chit; free to participate in Rio
New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) Wrestler Narsingh Yadav’s dream of representing India at the Rio Olympics could now come true after the National Anti Doping Agency (NADA) on Monday gave him a clean chit in…
Chinese Olympic swimming team arrives in Rio
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 1 (IANS) The Chinese swimming team, which had been trained in Sao Paulo, arrived at the Rio de Janeiro International Airport. Fans were waiting at the Airport on Sunday to welcome…
Beijing seeks logo designs for 2022 Winter Olympic, Paraliympics
Beijing, Aug 1 (IANS) Beijing launched a worldwide campaign to seek designs for the emblems of both 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. At an event held to celebrate the first anniversary of the successful…
Shooter Nanjappa defies doctors to vie for gold in Rio
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 1 (IANS) Three years after being told his career was over, ace Indian shooter Prakash Nanjappa will be vying for a gold medal at the Rio Olympics, starting August 5. Nanjappa’s…
Athletes going to Rio with big hopes
By Veturi Srivatsa Prime Minister Narendra Modi has time for the country’s sport. Apart from tweeting congratulatory messages whenever an Indian performed creditably at the international level, he made it a point to spend time…
India to host Kabaddi World Cup in October
Mumbai, July 31 (IANS) India will host 12 teams in the Kabaddi World Cup scheduled to take place in October, the International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) announced on Sunday. The United States, Canada, UK, Australia, Iran,…
Refugee athletes to show world their transformed lives
Rio de Janeiro, July 31 (IANS) Yusra Mardini and her teammates from the first ever Refugee Olympic Team (ROT) said that bearing the Olympic flag in the upcoming Rio Games is a life-changing opportunity. “It’s…
Rio Olympic sailing venue damaged by wild weather
Rio de Janeiro, July 31 (IANS) Strong winds and high seas lashed structures at Rio 2016 Olympic Games venues as fresh doubts were raised about the quality of local construction work. The most serious incident…
Rio to close 38 streets around Maracana for opening ceremony
Rio de Janeiro, July 31 (IANS) Authorities in Rio de Janeiro have stepped up security for Friday’s Olympic Games opening ceremony to combat the threat of terrorism. Some 38 streets around Maracana stadium will be…
New measures in place as IOC fights for clean sport at Rio Games
Rio de Janeiro, July 31 (IANS) A number of new measures have been put in place for the Rio Olympic Games, both in the Olympic Village and behind-the-scenes, as the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is…
IOC panel to make final decision on Russian athletes for Rio Games
Rio de Janeiro, July 31 (IANS) A three-member International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board panel has been selected to make final decisions on the eligibility of all Russian athletes competing at Rio Games, starting on…
NADA postpones verdict on wrestler Narsingh’s doping case
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) on Saturday postponed the verdict over wrestler Narsingh Yadav’s dope case till Monday, continuing the ordeal of the Rio Olympics-bound grappler. NADA Director General Naveen Aggarwal…
Shooter Bindra arrives in Rio
Rio de Janeiro, July 30 (IANS) Shooter Abhinav Bindra, the only Indian to have an individual gold medal at the Olympics, arrived here on Saturday for the Rio Games starting on August 5. The arrival…