Rio Olympics
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Olympics could fail big time amid financial crisis: Rio de Janeiro Governor
Other Sports | Jun 28, 2016, 06:39 PM ISTDornelles' remarks are in sharp contrast with other higher-level Brazilian officials who always repeat that the Games would be unaffected by the various political and economic problems ravaging the host nation.
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Athletes Anas, Srabani, Ankit qualify for Rio Olympics
Other Sports | Jun 27, 2016, 08:47 AM ISTQuarter-miler Mohd. Anas, women's 200 metres specialist Srabani Nanda and long jumper Ankit Sharma have secured berths in their respective pet events for Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
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Archer Atanu Das qualifies for Rio Olympics
Other Sports | Jun 27, 2016, 08:38 AM ISTBengaluru: The Archery Association of India (AAI) on Sunday kept faith on Atanu Das and selected him to represent the nation in the men’s recurve event at the Rio Olympics after conducting trials here.
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Atanu Das selected for Rio Olympics
Other Sports | Jun 26, 2016, 05:16 PM ISTBengaluru: The Archery Association of India (AAI) today selected Atanu Das to represent the country in the men's recurve event at the Rio Olympics after conducting trials here. Das will be the only Indian representative
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Indian contingent reaches 100 for the first time as Mohammad Anas qualifies for Rio Olympics
Other Sports | Jun 26, 2016, 01:12 PM ISTAfter shattering the men’s 400m national record, Indian quarter-miler Mohammad Anas not only qualified for the Rio Olympics but also took the strength of the Indian contingent at Olympics to 100 for the first time
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Dutee Chand becomes 1st Indian woman to qualify for Olympics 100m event since PT Usha
Other Sports | Jun 26, 2016, 10:23 AM ISTIndia's premier woman sprinter Dutee Chand on Saturday ed history after qualifying in the 100 metres category for the forthcoming Rio Olympics.
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Vikas through to quarters, closes in on Olympic berth
Other Sports | Jun 22, 2016, 11:33 AM ISTFormer Asian Games gold-medallist Vikas Krishan (75kg) became the third Indian boxer to enter the quarters of the World Olympic Qualifying Tournament here and be just one win away from booking a berth in the Rio Games this August.
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Rio Games: Leander Peas gets Olympics ticket, paired with Rohan Bopanna for men's doubles
Tennis | Jun 11, 2016, 02:35 PM ISTPutting an end to the speculations over veteran Leander Paes' seventh Olympic appearance, the AITA today paired him with Rohan Bopanna for the men's doubles competition despite the latter's desire to team up with Saketh Myneni.
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Rio Olympics: Bopanna picks Myneni over Leander Paes, AITA likely to reject demand
Tennis | Jun 11, 2016, 09:29 AM ISTIn a move which could have knocked Leander Paes out of Olympic reckoning, Rohan Bopanna today picked Saketh Myneni as his preferred partner for the men's doubles event at the Rio Games, but the AITA is set to reject his demand.
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Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra to call it quits after Rio Olympics
Other Sports | Jun 10, 2016, 08:21 PM ISTNew Delhi: India’s shooting champion and India’s sole individual Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra on Friday announced that he will retire post the quadrennial event Rio Games where he will be the country’s flagbearer in
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In his quest to compete at Rio Olympics, Sushil Kumar to approach WFI, larger bench of HC
Other Sports | Jun 07, 2016, 12:26 AM ISTNew Delhi: After his plea for selection trial was dismissed by the Delhi High Court, double Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar will again approach the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and then a larger bench of
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Rio inaugurates tram service conceived as Olympic legacy
Other Sports | Jun 06, 2016, 06:38 PM ISTRio de Janeiro: The city of Rio de Janeiro has inaugurated an electric streetcar network serving several downtown streets and replacing a number of bus lines, a project conceived as one of the impending Olympic's
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Justin Gatlin hoping for 'fastest race ever' at Rio Olympics
Other Sports | Jun 06, 2016, 06:35 PM ISTRio de Janeiro: Justin Gatlin said he hoped to be a part of the fastest ever 100 metre sprint at this year's Olympics after winning an exhibition event in Rio de Janeiro. The 2004 Olympic
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Big jolt to Sushil Kumar’s Olympic dream, Delhi HC rejects his plea seeking trial with Narsingh
Other Sports | Jun 06, 2016, 03:55 PM ISTIn a major setback to wrestler Sushil Kumar’s Olympic dreams, the Delhi High Court today dismissed his plea for a trial against Narsingh Yadav.
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News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
India | Jun 04, 2016, 08:09 PM ISTImportant stories of the day
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Rio Olympics 2016: India's judoka Avtar Singh qualifies
Other Sports | Jun 04, 2016, 06:18 PM ISTNew Delhi: Top Indian judoka Avtar Singh has qualified for the Rio Olympic Games in under 90kg weight category, the national federation said today. As per the list released by the International Judo Federation, Avtar
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History made: IOC announces first ever refugee team for Rio Olympics
Other Sports | Jun 04, 2016, 04:53 PM ISTThe International Olympic Committee has revealed a list of ten refugee athletes who will get a chance to compete in the forthcoming Rio Olympics in Rio de Janerio.
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Mary Kom to get wildcard entry into Rio Olympics?
Other Sports | Jun 01, 2016, 05:03 PM ISTThe Amateur International Boxing Association-appointed ad-hoc committee for India announced on Wednesday that it will seek to get a wild card entry for the ace boxer Mary Kom for the upcoming Rio Olympics 2016.
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Frustrated and disgusted with sports ministry's treatment of players: Olympic participant Seema Punia
Other Sports | May 30, 2016, 10:09 AM ISTNew Delhi: Asian Games discus throw gold medalist Seema Punia, who on sunday qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics tore into sports ministry for its apathetic attitude towards players. “I am frustrated and disgusted by
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News in Nutshell: Important stories of the day
India | May 29, 2016, 08:09 PM ISTImportant stories of the day