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  Rio 2016: Narsingh Yadav’s Olympic dreams over, CAS bans wrestler for four years

  August 19, 2016 11:38 IST

  In a major setback for Indian contingent here, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) accepted the World Anti Doping Agency’s (WADA) appeal on Thursday and slapped a four year ban on Indian wrestler Narsingh

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  Rio: Brazil police say US swimmer Lochte made up the robbery story

  August 19, 2016 0:03 IST

  A Brazilian police official said on Thursday that US swimmer and 12-time Olympic medalist, Ryan Lochte fabricated a story about being robbed at gunpoint in Rio de Janeiro. The official, who has direct knowledge of

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  Rio 2016: Narsingh Yadav Olympic dream alive as WADA Clears his participation

  August 18, 2016 23:37 IST

  In a major relief for Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav, World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) today cleared to take part in Rio Olympics 2016. Narsingh's wrestling bout is scheduled for tomorrow. Narsingh had tested positive for a

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  Rio 2016: I will give my heart for gold, says PV Sindhu

  August 18, 2016 23:22 IST

  After her stunning victory in semi-finals at Rio Games, Indian shuttler P V Sindhu today said she is in fact looking forward to end ace shooter Abhinav Bindra's reign as the country's sole individual Olympic

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  Rio 2016: Sindhu storms into final, will fight for singles gold

  August 18, 2016 23:13 IST

  P.V.Sindhu has stormed into women's singles finals of Badminton at Rio Olympics 2016 becoming the first ever Indian to achieve this feat. The Indian shuttler outclassed Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in two consecutive sets with 21-19

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  Viru at his best! Sehwag lauds Sakhsi Malik and flays Shobha De in one tweet

  August 18, 2016 16:41 IST

  Former batting legend Virender Sehwag, who has amazed us with his impeccable timing on the pitch , is now winning hearts with his tweets which are high on wit and humour. The Sultan of Najafgarh

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  Sporting fraternity congratulates Sakshi Malik on her historic feat

  August 18, 2016 14:50 IST

  The country's sports personalities on Thursday extended their wishing to female wrestler Sakshi Malik for clinching a historic bronze to end India's frustrating wait for a medal in the Rio Olympic Games. Tendulkar praised Sakshi

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  Rio 2016: Two US swimmers pulled from flight amid robbery probe

  August 18, 2016 11:54 IST

  Two American swimmers, Jack Conger and Gunnar Bentz, were taken off their flight, bound to US , on Wednesday by local authorities amid an investigation into a reported robbery targeting Ryan Lochte and his teammates.

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  From Rohtak to Rio: Know Sakshi Malik, India’s first woman wrestler to bag an Olympic medal

  August 18, 2016 12:21 IST

  Sakshi Malik today scripted history by becoming the first woman wrestler from India to bag an Olympic medal and only fourth female athlete from the country to climb to the podium at the biggest sporting

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  Rio 2016: Confident wrestler Narsingh will be cleared by Court of Arbitration for Sports, says IOA

  August 18, 2016 9:41 IST

  The appeal by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) against clean chit to Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav's participation in the Rio Olympics will come up for hearing here.

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  Sakshi Malik, India’s first woman wrestler to bag an Olympic medal, set to get richer by at least Rs 2.5 crore

  August 18, 2016 8:38 IST

  A diminutive 23-year-old girl from Mokhra village near Rohtak in Haryana, Sakshi Malik, touched glory at the Rio Olympics on Wednesday by reaching out and grabbing the only medal India has been able to win at the 31st Olympiad.

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  Rio 2016: Bronze medal is result of my 12 years of hard work, says wrestler Sakshi Malik

  August 18, 2016 10:55 IST

  Wrestler Sakshi Malik today scripted history by becoming the first woman wrestler from India to bag an Olympic medal and only fourth female athlete from the country to climb to the podium at the biggest sporting event.

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  Sakshi Malik wins Bronze Medal in wrestling 58kg category, PM Modi congratulates for historic win

  August 18, 2016 7:34 IST

  Sakshi Malik made history by winning first medal for India by winning bronze in the women's 55kg freestyle event at the Rio Olympics on Wednesday. A diminutive 23-year-old girl from Mokhra village near Rohtak

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  Rio 2016: Sindhu lone medal hope in Badminton as Srikanth crashes out

  August 18, 2016 0:03 IST

  P.V. Sindhu remains India’s lone medal hope in the badminton event after Kidambi Srikanth suffered a defeat in hands of two-time defending champion Lin Dan in the nerve wrecking quarter-finals of the men's singles event

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  Rio 2016: Sakshi Malik loses in quarters, injury ends Vinesh Phogat's campaign

  August 17, 2016 22:00 IST

  After scoring wins in initial rounds, Indian women wrestlers Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat crashed out of their respective weight divisions in Rio Olympics on Wednesday. Sakshi Malik lost in the quarterfinals of 58kg

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  Rio 2016: Indian women shine; wrestlers Sakshi Malik, Vinesh Phogat advance

  August 17, 2016 20:27 IST

  Indian women wrestlers on Wednesday provided a shot to India’s medal hopes in Rio Olympics as Sakshi Malik and Vinesh Phogat advanced in their respective weight divisions. Sakhi advanced into quarter-final of 58kg category after

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  Pakistan origin Baloch woman to represent Netherlands in Rio Olympics

  August 17, 2016 19:11 IST

  Madiea Ghafoor will create history on Friday when she will take part in Rio Olympics becoming the first Baloch girl to achieve this feat. However, the 23 year old will be representing the Netherlands in

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  Asian Games gold medallist Jitu Rai recommended for Khel Ratna

  August 17, 2016 18:17 IST

  Ace shooter Jitu Rai has been recommended for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award for his exploits in pistol shooting in the last two years.

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  After impressive run at Rio Olympics, Khel Ratna for gymnast Dipa Karmakar?

  August 17, 2016 15:37 IST

  Despite having narrowly missed a medal at the ongoing Rio Olympics, Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar has left a mark with her stellar performance. The 23-year-old gymnast scripted history by becoming first Indian gymnast to qualify

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  Rio 2016: After ridiculing India, China faces worst Olympic performance since 1996

  August 17, 2016 13:24 IST

  A few days after its state run media ridiculed India for its poor performance in Olympic games, China is staring at its worst ever Olympic performance in last two decades.

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  Olympic spirit: NZ, US athletes help each other finish 5,000 m race after nasty fall

  August 17, 2016 12:45 IST

  Sports, they say, brings out the best in one’s character. On one hand is the competition that pushes one beyond his own known boundaries. On the other is the discipline and the respect players develop

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  26-year-old woman abused online for questioning Dipa Karmakar’s ‘vault of death’, case registered

  August 17, 2016 11:49 IST

  In a case of online harassment, a Jaipur woman was verbally abused and got threats of sexual violence on Sunday when she tweeted about her feeling on gymnast’s vault final at the Rio Olympics.

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  Rio 2016: Invited for dinner, Indian athletes return empty stomach from Indian Embassy

  August 17, 2016 9:20 IST

  A group of Indian athletes who were invited for Independence Day function at the Indian Embassy were only fed peanuts after being forced to skip their dinner.

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  Rio 2016: One of the best moments, says PV Sindhu after defeating World No. 2 Wang Yihan to enter semis

  August 17, 2016 12:38 IST

  Indian Shuttler PV Sindhu has once again stunned by beating World No.2 Wang Yihan of China in straight games to enter the semi-finals of the women's singles category at the ongoing Rio Olympics. The

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  Rio 2016: WADA rejects NADA’s clean chit to wrestler Narsingh Yadav, moves CAS

  August 16, 2016 20:41 IST

  Rejecting the clean chit to Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav by National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) today appealed in the Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) against the decision. WADA’s decision has

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  Rio 2016: India pins medal hopes on shuttler PV Sindhu on Day 11

  August 16, 2016 18:25 IST

  After 10 medal-less days in the Rio Olympics, India’s hopes for their first medal will rely on woman shuttler PV Sindhu as she faces a daunting task against China’s Wang Yihan in the quarter-finals on Tuesday.

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  2020 Olympics hopefuls forced to practice swimming at local dam. Read why

  August 16, 2016 16:02 IST

  While others are busy digging reasons for India's dry spell at the Olympics this year, a bunch of budding athletes have already begun work to accomplish India’s aspirations at the 2020 Olympics. Although the conditions

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  Independence Day reception by Indian embassy fails to impress athletes in Rio

  August 16, 2016 12:16 IST

  The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in collaboration with the Indian Embassy in Brazil arranged a reception for the athletes participating in the Rio Olympics on account of India's 70th Independence Day. However, it