Rio Olympics

How Usain Bolt found motivation again to win 100 metres gold at the Rio Olympics

November 05, 2024 5:09 pm

Usain Bolt says he was demotivated before the Rio Olympics because he had won everything there was to win but that changed when he heard Justin Gatlin on a podcast

Anish Bhanwala adds World Cup Final medal in 25m Rapid Fire shooting to Paris Olympic quota

November 25, 2023 6:16 pm

With Anish making only two shots in the sixth series and Rampula only needing two shots to edge out the Indian for a medal, the Czech shooter missed all five shots as Anish was assured of at least a bronze.

How Japan's badminton star Kento Momota learnt how to smile after an accident and setbacks

November 19, 2023 8:59 am

Kento Momota ended his two-year title drought at the BWF Korea Masters in Gwangju.

Germany once ruled world javelin. Now, as Neeraj Chopra soars, they plot a return to the top

September 03, 2023 10:28 am

While three Indians finished in the top-6 at the World Athletics Championships, just one German javelin thrower, Julian Weber, was in Budapest. The Indian Express talks to the three men who led the European country’s dominance – Olympic champion Thomas Rohler, world champion Johannes Vetter and Andreas Hofmann – to understand their sudden dip and gradual comeback.

Rio Olympics: More than 10 boxing bouts manipulated for 'money', reveals investigation; AIBA promises clean-up

October 01, 2021 11:20 am

The damning findings of the investigation stated that conspiracy to manipulate Rio results dated back as far back as before the London Olympics of 2012

Indian shooters renew Olympic quota quest in Rio

August 27, 2019 7:30 pm

A few comebacks and a few new faces may be in focus at 2020 Olympicsas India looks to add to the seven quotas they have won so far across the two disciplines.

Wrestler claimed dal was spiked, CBI finds no evidence

March 04, 2019 6:53 am

Nearly three years later, the CBI has quashed the sabotage theory proffered by wrestler Narsingh Yadav as his primary defence after failing a dope test days before the Rio Olympics, The Indian Express has learnt.

Rohan’s choice

June 14, 2016 12:02 am

Bopanna and Paes can either aim darts at each other or play tennis to win.

The (Non) Mat Finish

June 09, 2016 12:35 am

Sporting facets have taken a backseat for a berth in the Rio Olympics.

If I'm in the top 10, I can pick my partner for Rio Olympics: Rohan Bopanna

June 03, 2016 10:07 am

The ongoing French Open is the last tournament before the rankings published on June 6 go into consideration for Olympic qualification.

Aishwarya Rai Supports Salman Khan In Rio Olympics Controversy

April 26, 2016 6:23 pm