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  Rio 2016: Shuttlers K Srikanth, P V Sindhu step closer to medals; boxers disappoint

  August 16, 2016 7:01 IST

  Lifting the sagging spirits of India on the 10th day of the Rio Olympics, shuttlers K Srikanth and P V Sindhu registered facile wins in their respective matches, advancing a step closer towards medals. However,

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  Rio Olympics: Dipa Karmakar wept inconsolably after returning to Games Village, says Coach

  August 15, 2016 23:59 IST

  After losing the chance to win a medal at Rio Olympics, Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar “wept inconsolably”, her coach said today. Although she did not win any medals, her performance has won her million

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  Rio 2016: Srikanth keeps India’s medal hopes alive, beats world no 5 to reach badminton quarterfinals

  August 15, 2016 20:02 IST

  India's medal hopes received a much-needed shot in the arm with shuttler Kidambi Srikanth beating World No. 5 Jan Jorgensen of Denmark to advance to the quarterfinals of the men's singles badminton event at the Rio Olympics here today.

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  Romance in Rio: Chinese diver receives marriage proposal from boyfriend at podium after winning silver medal

  August 15, 2016 17:11 IST

  Minutes after landing a silver medal in Sunday’s women’s 3-metre springboard event, China’s He Zi got an even bigger surprise – an engagement ring. Chinese diver receives marriage proposal from boyfriend at podium after winning silver medal

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  My target would be gold in Tokyo 2020: Dipa Karmakar

  August 15, 2016 16:53 IST

  Despite failing to win a bronze medal in the vault final of the Rio Olympics by a whisker, path-breaking Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar said that she is not disappointed and instead is aiming for a

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  Rio 2016: Longing for medal, India’s hopes now on Vikas Krishan, Lalita Babar

  August 15, 2016 13:39 IST

  After nine days of disappointment for the Indian contingent in the Rio Olympics, the hopes of a medal now depend on boxer Vikas Krishan and woman steeplechaser Lalita Babar.

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  Rio 2016: American gold medallist swimmer Ryan Lochte robbed at gunpoint

  August 15, 2016 9:57 IST

  Ryan Lochte and three other American swimmers were robbed at gunpoint early Sunday by thieves posing as police officers who stopped their taxi and took their money and belongings.

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  Rio 2016: Sania Mirza breaks down after loss, says may not play at next Olympics

  August 15, 2016 8:16 IST

  Sania Mirza broke down in front of the media after losing the mixed doubles tennis bronze medal play-off here with her partner Rohan Bopanna, and raised doubts if she would be playing at the next Olympics in Tokyo.

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  Rio 2016: Usain Bolt wins third straight gold medal in 100-meter dash

  August 15, 2016 8:13 IST

  Star Jamaican athlete Usain Bolt wrote his name in the history books, winning his third consecutive Olympic title in the men's 100 metre event at the Rio Games here.

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  Rio 2016: Not disappointed at missing a medal, says gymnast Dipa Karmakar

  August 15, 2016 7:32 IST

  Trailblazing Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar today said that she's not disappointed at missing out on a historic bronze in the vault final of the Rio Olympics here and that she's satisfied of her performance.

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  Rio 2016: Best Indian gymnast in Olympics, Dipa Karmakar narrowly misses medal

  August 15, 2016 7:12 IST

  Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar missed out on a historic medal in the women's vault competition by a whisker as she finished a creditable fourth in the final of the Olympic Games here.

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  Rio 2016: Olympics journey ends for Saina; Srikanth enters pre-quarters

  August 14, 2016 22:04 IST

  India’s dismal run at Rio Olympics continued as its biggest medal hope Saina Nehwal crashed out of the women's singles event. However, Kidambi Srikanth lifted some gloom from India's sagging badminton campaign as he reached

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  1,000 Summer Olympic gold medals for USA: Some interesting stories in 120 years’ journey

  August 14, 2016 11:02 IST

  The United States of America on Saturday night created history by winning its 1000th gold medal in 120 years of Summer Olympics. Simone Manuel women's 4x100-meter medley relay team of has the distinction of

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  Counting Golds! Michael Phelps wins 23rd Olympic gold in final race of career

  August 14, 2016 8:51 IST

  Michael Phelps, one of the most decorated Olympians of all time, won a gold medal – his fifth of the 2016 Rio Olympics and 23rd overall – by swimming the butterfly in the 4x100-meter medley

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  Rio 2016: India face Belgium to secure berth in hockey semi-finals after 36 years

  August 14, 2016 7:45 IST

  Indian men’s hockey team will face a formidable Belgium side in the quarter-finals on Sunday in its bid to enter the Olympics semi-finals for the first time after 36 years.

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  Rio 2016: Lalita keeps alive India's medal hopes on dismal Saturday

  August 14, 2016 0:04 IST

  In yet another dismal day at the Rio Olympics 2016, long distance runner Lalita Babar kept India's hopes alive as she qualified for the women's 3,000 metre Steeplechase finals. Apart from her, it was only

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  Meet Rafaela Silva, a victim of racism who won the first Olympic gold medal for Brazil

  August 13, 2016 13:45 IST

  Tears of joy shed off Rafaela Silva’s eyes, as she earned the first-ever gold medal for Brazil of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. But only a few people know that the 22-year-old gold medallist was

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  Rio 2016: Indian sprinter Duttee Chand fails to qualify for semi-finals in 100m race

  August 13, 2016 12:23 IST

  In yet another disappointment for India, sprinter Duttee Chand failed to qualify for semi-finals of 100m race after she finished seventh with a timing of 11.69.

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  Rio 2016 stunner: Michael Phelps beaten by 21-year-old Joseph Schooling

  August 13, 2016 11:54 IST

  In a stunner at the ongoing Rio Olympics, Micheal Phelps, the most decorated athlete in Olympic history, was beaten by a 21-year-old swimmer from Singapore in the 100-meter butterfly.

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  Rio 2016: Boxer Vikas Krishan defeats Turkey’s Onder Sipal to enter quarters

  August 13, 2016 6:18 IST

  Vikas Krishan Yadav moved to quarter-finals of the men’s Middleweight (75kg) category after defeating Onder Sipal of Turkey at the ongoing Rio Olympics here. The Haryana boxer dominated all three rounds of the Round

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  Rio 2016: There are no reports of misbehaviour against me, says Vijay Goel

  August 12, 2016 13:24 IST

  A day after organisers at the Rio Olympics threatened to cancel the accreditation of India’s Sports Minister Vijay Goel and withdraw privileges offered to him, he said that the allegations of ‘misbehaviour’ levelled against his entourage are wrong an

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  Rio Olympics to feature first-ever mother-son duo at pistol events

  August 12, 2016 10:48 IST

  The ongoing Rio Olympics will feature an Olympic first -- a mother and a son competing together in the same games. Nino Salukvadze, 47, is a three time Olympic medallist who will be gunning

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  Rio 2016: Swimmer Michael Phelps wins 22nd gold medal in 200m individual medley

  August 12, 2016 9:43 IST

  Michael Phelps won his 22nd career gold medal in spectacular fashion today, once again demolishing his rivals in the 200m individual medley and setting-up what turned into a historic night for U.S swimming. Phelps

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  Rio 2016: Shuttler Kidambri Srikanth wins first Group match

  August 12, 2016 13:14 IST

  Indian shuttler Kidambri Srikanth edged past Lino Muzon of Mexico in straight games 21-11, 21-17 in the campaign opening Group H match in the men singles event here. The Former world No. 3 with his

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  Rio 2016: Boxer Shiva Thapa crashes out after first round loss

  August 12, 2016 7:16 IST

  Indian boxer Shiva Thapa yesterday failed to continue India’s winning run in boxing after he lost his first round bout against defending Olympic champion Robeisy Ramirez of Cuba in the 56kg category.

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  Rio 2016: Archers Deepika Kumari, Bombayla Devi lose pre-quarter clashes

  August 12, 2016 7:14 IST

  Indian archers Deepika Kumari and Bombayla Devi exited the Rio Olympics within 20 minutes of each, losing in the individual women's pre-quarters on Thursday.

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  Rude and aggressive: Rio Olympic organisers threaten to ban Sports Minister Vijay Goel

  August 12, 2016 11:42 IST

  Behaviour of Indian Sports Minister Vijay Goel and his staff has miffed Rio Olympic organisers who have threatened to ban him and his entourage. The Olympic organisers have threatened to cancel his accreditation if unaccredited

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  Rio Olympics: Saina Nehwal, P V Sindhu keep medal hopes alive as India have another dismal day

  August 11, 2016 23:24 IST

  In what could be another dismal day for India at Rio Olympics, performances of women shuttlers Saina Nehwal and P V Sindhu were the only bright spots as India's campaign at Rio continued to be