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RIO 2016 OLYMPICS NEWS
Remembering Munich 1972: Horrific personal accounts of Olympics’ gravest hourSign In to read
September 2, 2022 18:37 IST
India’s four 1972 Olympians relive their horrific personal accounts of the Olympics’ gravest hour, the Munich massacre.
Former USA Gymnastics doctor charged with sexual assault
February 23, 2017 14:05 IST
Dr. Larry Nasser is also charged in nearby Eaton County, where three females say he molested them with his hands at a gymnastics club during treatments for various injuries
Olympic white elephants? Rio de Janiero’s got a herd of themPremium Story
February 18, 2017 10:55 IST
"Rio's legacy plan is good," said Christophe Dubi, the International Olympic Committee's executive director. "But it has to be carried out."
The making of Carolina Marin’s goldPremium Story
January 5, 2017 08:10 IST
The Indian Express speaks to Fernando Rivas, the man who doesn't just sharpen Carolina's racquet skills but also engages her family and boyfriend.
Hits that you missed in 2016: When Deepika Kumari got five 10s in nine shots at Rio OlympicsPremium Story
December 31, 2016 17:34 IST
The stage was set for Deepika Kumari to make a tame exit from what was turning out to be a morose Olympics for India.
Rohit Sharma ruled out of entire England Test series, may need surgery
November 2, 2016 18:48 IST
Rohit Shamra sustained an injury to his right thigh during the fifth and final ODI against New Zealand on October 29 at Visakhapatnam.
US swimmer Ryan Lochte gets 10 month suspension, claims reportPremium Story
September 8, 2016 11:22 IST
Ryan Lochte had told the media in Rio that he and three teammates had been mugged after an all-night party by robbers pretending to be police.
Katie Ledecky enjoying quite a victory tour since starring in Rio 2016 Olympics
September 4, 2016 08:24 IST
In Rio, Katie Ledecky became the first woman since 1968 to win the 200, 400 and 800 free.
Salman Khan to pay Rio 2016 Olympians through Indian Olympic Association
August 31, 2016 17:47 IST
Salman Khan lived up to his promise of paying Rs 1.01 lakh to all the participants of Rio 2016 Olympics.
Sportswoman ki baat: PM Narendra Modi praises Indian female athletes’ performance at Rio OlympicsPremium Story
August 29, 2016 12:18 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also noted that India could not perform as per expectations in the Rio Olympics.
PM Narendra Modi hails ‘teacher’ Pullela Gopichand in his Mann ki Baat address
August 28, 2016 15:55 IST
The tech savvy Prime Minister also encouraged students to share pictures and experiences with their teachers on the NarendraModi app.
Mann ki baat: PM Narendra Modi hails women power at Rio 2016 Olympics
August 29, 2016 12:38 IST
PM Narendra Modi also said that the Indian participants in other events like hockey, shooting and boxing performed well.
Sachin Tendulkar presents BMWs to India’s Olympic medallists, stars
August 29, 2016 12:38 IST
Sachin Tendulkar handed over the keys of the BMW cars at a function at the Gopichand Badminton Academy.
Sachin Tendulkar in the ‘Company of champs’; Presents PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Dipa Karmakar, and coach Pullela Gopichand BMW cars
August 29, 2016 12:44 IST
Sachin Tendulkar handed over the keys at a function at Gopichand Badminton Academy.
Indian Olympic stars ‘thank nation’ for support in Rio
August 29, 2016 12:40 IST
The ceremony also saw batting legend Sachin Tendulkar congratulating the achievers in Olympics.
At Puerto Rico parade, Rio 2016 Olympic gold medalist Monica Puig saw island’s hope
August 28, 2016 10:56 IST
Monica Puig faces 60th-ranked Zheng Saisai, who upset Agnieszka Radwanska at the Olympics, in the first round of US Open on Monday.
Olympic champion Ruth Jebet breaks steeplechase world record
August 28, 2016 10:23 IST
Ruth Jebet narrowly missed out on the world record when she won Bahrain's first-ever Olympic gold medal in Rio de Janeiro this month.
Bend It Like A WomanPremium Story
August 28, 2016 10:03 IST
The Rio Olympics has handed us a new story of Indian women, giving our daughters (and sons) the power to reimagine themselves.
OP Jaisha tests positive for H1N1 virus
August 26, 2016 07:53 IST
OP Jaisha is the second Indian athlete to test positive for the virus after Sudha Singh was confirmed to be carrying the type A influenza strain on Wednesday.
For me, Gopi (Pullela Gopichand) sir is the best, don’t want to say anything else, says PV Sindhu on Telangana Deputy CM’s remarks
August 25, 2016 09:33 IST
PV Sindhu responded to Telangana Deputy CM Mahmood Ali's remark that the state will get her better coaching so she can get gold next time.
Kavita Raut says water was available during marathon at RioPremium Story
August 25, 2016 10:10 IST
Kavita Raut's said she was asked if she would like a customised drink during the race, which she declined, considering that there were water stations present.
Virender Sehwag takes on Piers Morgan, shuts him down
August 25, 2016 10:48 IST
UK journalist Piers Morgan received a lot of flak for his comments on the Indian athletes at Rio 2016 Olympics.
Ban on Russian athletes’ participation in Paralympics a crime, says Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria ZakharovaPremium Story
August 24, 2016 19:56 IST
The Court of Arbitration for Sport has rejected the Russian Paralympic Committee's appeal against its ban from the upcoming Rio Olympics.
No issues as far as I’m concerned, says Rio 2016 Olympic marathoner Kavita Raut
August 26, 2016 15:46 IST
Kavita Raut made it clear that she was asked by AFI officials if she would need personalised drinks during the race.
Rio saw 1.17 million tourists during Olympics, Zero cases of ZikaPremium Story
August 24, 2016 16:41 IST
The United States provided most of the foreign tourists (17 per cent), followed by Argentina (12 per cent) and Germany (7 per cent).
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