Enjoy Olympic Games with Google’s enhanced features
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Google on Tuesday unveiled a set of enhanced features to bring alive the Olympic mood among Indian fans which will help them to know more about their favourite athletes and…
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Olympics ban: Russian weightlifting federation files suit with CAS
Moscow, Aug 2 (IANS) The Russian Weightlifting Federation (RWF) has filed a lawsuit with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the decision of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) to suspend all Russian lifters…
Djokovic lands in Rio to bid for elusive Olympic gold
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) Tennis world No.1 Novak Djokovic has arrived here ahead of his bid for an elusive Olympic gold medal. The 29-year-old was greeted by a throng of fans and journalists…
Argentine striker Calleri to join West Ham
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) Argentine striker Jonathan Calleri has confirmed he will leave Sao Paulo to join West Ham United after the Rio Olympics. The 22-year-old shone, during a six-month loan to the…
Rio increases police deployment for Olympics
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) The government of Rio de Janeiro has announced it will add 3,503 police officers to its force of 10,414 for security of the Olympic Games, an increase of 33…
Chinese fencer Lei ready to defend Olympic crown
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) China’s Olympic fencing champion Lei Sheng said he wants to make an happy ending in his last Olympic trip. Lei, 32, surprisingly won the first foil gold medal four…
Blanket Olympic ban would be injustice to Russia: IOC chief
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has defended the organisation’s handling of the Russian doping issue, insisting that a blanket ban on the country’s athletes would be unfair….
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,…
Former England U-21 keeper McCarthy joins Southampton
London, Aug 2 (IANS) Former England U-21 goalkeeper Alex McCarthy has joined English Premier League side Southampton on a three-year-contract from Crystal Palace. McCarthy is likely to play second fiddle to England international goalkeeper Fraser…
Montoya joins Valencia from Barca
Barcelona, Aug 2 (IANS) Barcelona’s full-back Martin Montoya has joined Valencia on a four-year deal, the two clubs have confirmed. “Valencia CF and Martin Montoya have reached an agreement with the player, who joins the…
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…
Bauza named Argentine coach
Buenos Aires, Aug 2 (IANS) Edgardo Bauza has been named the coach of the Argentine national football team. The 58-year-old Bauza, appointed on Monday, boasted a strong season at Brazilian club Sao Paulo, which he…
Narsingh Yadav meets Modi
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Wrestler Narsingh Yadav on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a day after being cleared of doping charges by National Anti Doping Agency (NADA). “The Prime Minister blessed me and…
129th IOC session opens in Rio De Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) The 129th session of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) started officially got with a ceremony at the Cidade Das Artes in Rio de Janeiro. In his opening speech on…
Nepal earthquake survivor is youngest competitor at Rio Olympic Games
Rio De Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) Nepal earthquake survivor is the youngest competitor at the Rio Games. Gaurika Singh, 13, was born in Nepal but moved to London at the age of two. She survived…
Rahane’s ton puts India in control against Windies
Kingston, Aug 2 (IANS) Star batsman Ajinkya Rahane scored his seventh Test century as India gathered a vital 304-run first innings lead against the West Indies at stumps on the third day of the second…
Rahane hits ton as India declare at 500/9 against West Indies on Day 3
Kingston, Aug 2 (IANS) Star batsman Ajinkya Rahane scored his seventh Test century as India declared at 500/9 to take a vital 304-run first innings lead against the West Indies on the third day of…
Rahane, Saha help India consolidiate lead
Kingston, Aug 1 (IANS) Ajinkya Rahane and Wriddhiman Saha displayed loads of grit and patience to take India to 425/6 at lunch on the third day on Monday of the second cricket Test against the…
Mamata announces Rs 2 crore grant for East Bengal
Kolkata, Aug 1 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced a Rs 2 crore grant for city soccer giants East Bengal for infrastructure development and an annual Rs 50 lakh aid for…
Chelsea’s Champions League absence could help EPL chances: Conte
London, Aug 1 (IANS) Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte has said that he wants to take advantage of the club’s Champions League absence and sharpen their English Premier League title challenge in the forthcoming season….