Category: Sports

Atletico striker Gameiro sustains thigh injury

Madrid, Aug 4 (IANS) Atletico Madrid's newly-signed French striker Kevin Gameiro is suffering from an injury to his left thigh,…

9 years ago

Taiwanese tennis star Hsieh Su-wei pulls out of Rio Olympics

Taipei, Aug 4 (IANS) Following an argument with the country's delegation to the Olympics Games, Taiwan's tennis star Hsieh Su-wei…

9 years ago

Russia’s Olympic team to include 270-280 athletes: ROC chief

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 4 (IANS) The Russian team for the Rio Olympics will include 270-280 athletes, Russian Olympic Committee…

9 years ago

Chinese weightlifting team expects better results at Rio

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 4 (IANS) The Chinese weightlifting team has arrived here expecting a better performance at the Rio…

9 years ago

Zimbabwe’s iconic swimmer Coventry out to make history

Harare, Aug 4 (IANS) Zimbabwe's all-time record Olympic medallist and swimming sensation Kirsty Coventry is out to make history once…

9 years ago

Maradona congratulates Argentina’s new coach

Buenos Aires, Aug 4 (IANS) Football icon Diego Maradona has congratulated Argentina men team's new chief coach Edgardo Bauza and…

9 years ago

All eyes on Rio as India aim for record medals tally

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 4 (IANS) With India's largest contingent travelling to the 2016 Summer Olympics here, billions back home…

9 years ago

ITTF chief: It’s not Chinese paddlers’ fault to be so good

Rio De Janeiro, Aug 4 (IANS) International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) President Thomas Weikert said that he doesn't think China's…

9 years ago

India to play Bhutan in practice match on August 13

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) India's football team, currently practicing in a pre-season camp here, will take on Bhutan in…

9 years ago

Will persuade ‘frustrated’ Messi to return: New Argentina coach Bauza

Buenos Aires, Aug 4 (IANS) Argentina's new football coach Edgardo Bauza has said frustration and a deep sense of hurt…

9 years ago

China’s women water polo team eager for first Olympic play

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 4 (IANS) China's women water polo players could hardly wait to play their Rio Olympic Games…

9 years ago

Women’s football powers gain Olympic opening victories

Rio de Janerio, Aug 4 (IANS) Title favourites at Rio Olympics in women's football the United States, Brazil, France and…

9 years ago

Russian sailor Sozykin cleared to compete in Rio Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 4 (IANS) World Sailing, the sport's governing body, has reversed the ruling on Russia's Pavel Sozykin,…

9 years ago

Phelps to carry the US flag during Olympic opening ceremony

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 4 (IANS) The most decorated Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps, will carry the US flag…

9 years ago

IOC approves five new sports for Tokyo 2020

Rio De Janeiro, Aug 4 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved five new sports for the 2020 Tokyo…

9 years ago

Defiant Roston Chase helps West Indies to an unlikely draw

Kingston, Aug 4 (IANS) A brilliant century from Roston Chase, aided by half-centuries from Jermaine Blackwood, Shane Dowrich and Jason…

9 years ago

Chase hits ton as Windies defy Indian bowlers

Kingston, Aug 4 (IANS) Roston Chase led the way with a defiant century as West Indies continued to frustrate the…

9 years ago

Defiant Windies play for draw; reach 215/5 at lunch vs India

Kingston, Aug 3 (IANS) West Indies reached 215/5 in their second innings at lunch on the final day to raise…

9 years ago

Man City sign Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus for five years

Manchester, Aug 3 (IANS) Manchester City FC on Wednesday confirmed the signing of Brazilian teenage striker Gabriel Jesus for a…

9 years ago

Mayor hails ‘special moment’ in Rio’s history as Olympic torch arrives

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 3 (IANS) The Olympic torch arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday for the final leg…

9 years ago



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