Dornelles' 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.
Quarter-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.
Bengaluru: 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.
Bengaluru: 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
After 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
India's premier woman sprinter Dutee Chand on Saturday ed history after qualifying in the 100 metres category for the forthcoming Rio Olympics.
Former 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.
Putting 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.
In 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.
New 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
New 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
Rio 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
Rio 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
In 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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New 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
The 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.
The 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.
New 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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