Rio de Janeiro, Aug 2 (IANS) The Brazilian capital will increase the number of military police officers on patrol by 33 percent during the 2016 Olympic Games. The increase means 13,900 officers will be safeguarding…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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….
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…