Category: Sports

Fencing champ Lei Sheng named China’s flag-bearer at Olympics

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 3 (IANS) Olympic fencing champion Lei Sheng has been named China's flag-bearer at the Rio Olympic…

9 years ago

Opposition MLAs want FC Goa to offer stake to Goan natives

Panaji, Aug 3 (IANS) ISL team FC Goa should give a 25 per cent stake to a Goan owner, because…

9 years ago

Espanyol goalkeeper Lopez considered by Tottenham: Reports

London, Aug 3 (IANS) Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is considering highly-rated Espanyol goalkeeper Pau lopez as one of the…

9 years ago

Usain Bolt poses with Brazilian Navy

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 3 (IANS) Jamaican sprint icon Usain Bolt has posted a photograph on photo sharing platform Instagram…

9 years ago

Ibrahimovic terms Rooney as his perfect partner at Man United

Manchester, Aug 3 (IANS) Newly-signed Manchester United star striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes that captain Wayne Rooney can be his "perfect…

9 years ago

Golfer Amandeep leads after first round of Hero women’s Tour

Hyderabad, Aug 3 (IANS) Continuing her brilliant form, golfer Amandeep Drall grabbed the lead with a score of six over…

9 years ago

Steven N’Zonzi says Real Madrid is one of world’s best teams

Sevilla (Spain) Aug 3 (IANS) Sevilla French midfielder Steven N'Zonzi says playing against Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup…

9 years ago

Atletico Madrid returns to training post Australia tour

Madrid, Aug 3 (IANS) Atletico Madrid footballers who participated in the Australian tour returned on Wednesday to training at the…

9 years ago

Hungarian goalkeeper Kiraly quits international football

Budapest, Aug 3 (IANS) Hungarian goalkeeper Gabor Kiraly has announced his retirement from the national football team after representing his…

9 years ago

New contract awaits Leicester keeper Schmeichel: Reports

Leicester, Aug 3 (IANS) Leicester city goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel is set to join striker Jamie Vardy as the club's highest-paid…

9 years ago

James Rodriguez will stay at Real this season: Zidane

Madrid, Aug 3 (IANS) Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has responded to the ongoing speculation surrounding James Rodriguez's future at…

9 years ago

Leicester City signs Poland winger Bartosz Kapustka

Stockholm, Aug 3 (IANS) English football champions Leicester City FC on Wednesday confirmed the signing of Poland winger Bartosz Kapustka…

9 years ago

Midfielder Nainggolan to stay at Roma

Montreal, Aug 3 (IANS) Regardless of Roma's fate in the forthcoming Champions League play-off tie, Belgian midfielder Radja Nainggolan has…

9 years ago

Evans’ Australian cycling race promoted to world tour status

Melbourne, Aug 3 (IANS) A modest cycling race started two years ago by Australia's former Tour de France champion Cadel…

9 years ago

Boxer Vijender Singh calls on Rajnath Singh

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) Beijing Olympics bronze medallist boxer Vijender Singh on Wednesday called on Union Home Minister Rajnath…

9 years ago

Pope urges Rio Olympians to demonstrate international unity at Games

Vatican City, Aug 3 (IANS) Pope Francis on Wednesday addressed the athletes who are set to take part in the…

9 years ago

Southampton set to make move for Belgian Steven Defour

London, Aug 3 (IANS) English football side Southampton is looking to offer a 7 million euros ($7.8 million) contract to…

9 years ago

IOA ropes in Li-Ning as official kit partner for Rio games

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) on Wednesday announced that leading sports brand Li-Ning would be…

9 years ago

Chef de Mission approaches embassy to get TV, furniture for Rio contingent

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 3 (IANS) After being denied more furniture and television sets by the Rio Games Organising Committee…

9 years ago

Pope urges Rio Olympians to demonstrate unity

Vatican city, Aug 3 (IANS) Pope Francis on Wednesday urged athletes taking part in the 2016 Olympics in Rio to…

9 years ago



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