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Anirban Lahiri, SSP Chawrasia, Aditi Ashok to fly Indian flag in golf at Rio Olympics
July 22, 2016 17:04 IST
The qualifying criteria for golf at Rio Olympics was set at top 60 ranked golfers with a limit of two golfers per country.
Jordan Spieth pulls out of Rio Olympics
July 11, 2016 21:26 IST
Jordan Spieth has added to the blow for golf at Rio 2016 Olympics after he pulled out of the tournament citing Zika virus concerns.
Jinson Johnson, Dharambir Singh, Renjith Maheshwari qualify for Rio 2016 Olympics
July 22, 2016 17:04 IST
Renjith Maheshwari and Dharambir Singh made national record in their respective events at Indian Grand Prix.
I have some unfinished business, says Michael Phelps
July 11, 2016 15:09 IST
Michael Phelps has 18 Olympic gold medals, 26 World Aquatics Championships gold, 1 World Swimming Championships gold medal.
Maria Sharapova to miss Olympics after CAS ruling pushed to September
July 12, 2016 01:27 IST
The parties agreed to an "expedited procedure'' allowing CAS to issue its ruling this month.
Rio here I come, says Rickie Fowler, as golf gets welcome news
July 11, 2016 08:16 IST
Golf is returning to the Games for the first time since 1904 and will remain in the Olympic programme for the 2020, but could be on shaky ground after that if many of the top men remain absent.
Weekly bulletin on India’s preparations for the Rio 2016 OlympicsSubscriber Only
July 11, 2016 11:38 IST
With just four weeks remaining for Rio 2016 Olympics, here is a look at India's preparations for the Games.
India men’s 4X400m relay team qualifies for Rio Olympics
July 10, 2016 22:15 IST
Indian male 4X400m team has qualified for the Rio 2016 Olympics but the female team is still in contention.
Krishna Poonia fails to qualify for Rio 2016 Olympics
July 10, 2016 20:44 IST
Krishna Poonia finished first in her competition in the United States with a throw of 57.10m but that was far below the qualification mark of 61m.
UK anti-doping agency probing claims four British athletes doped in Kenya
July 10, 2016 17:47 IST
UKAD chief executive Nicole Sapstead says that the matter is of grave concern and of significant interest.
UK anti-doping agency to probe drug use by British athletes after reports
July 10, 2016 17:10 IST
Three unnamed British athletes received banned performance-enhancing drugs, claimed Kenyan doctors.
Saina Nehwal best bet for Rio 2016 Olympics; PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth dark horses: Parupalli Kashyap
July 10, 2016 17:54 IST
P Kashyap also praised B Sai Praneeth and US Open Semi-finalist Ajay Jayaram and said they can make a mark in the coming tournaments.
IAAF says Daria Klishina can compete as neutral athlete
July 10, 2016 12:56 IST
IAAF has already approved an application from Russian athlete and doping whistleblower Yulia Stepanova.
Madison Kocian to diversify in pursuit of Rio Olympic spot
July 10, 2016 11:20 IST
Madison Kocian, who finished sixth on the beam on Friday, says she is trying to keep her focus on the beam and floor exercise.
Hurdler Aries Merritt fails to make the US Olympic team
July 10, 2016 10:41 IST
Aries Merritt suffered a torn groin five weeks before the trials event which might have taken a toll on his progress to the Rio Olympics.
Injured Birender Lakra to miss Rio 2016 Olympics
July 10, 2016 05:58 IST
Birender Lakra’s exclusion means Surender Kumar is set to be included in the squad along with drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh.
Women’s hockey team captain Ritu Rani dropped from Rio 2016 Olympics squad
July 9, 2016 16:39 IST
The final squad of 16 is to be picked in three days' time but Ritu Rani has left the ongoing national camp.
More than 100 to take part in 3rd, 4th Indian Grand Prix Athletics
July 9, 2016 15:52 IST
A total of 23 events -- 13 for men and 10 for women -- will feature in both the Grand Prix events being held at the Shree Kanteerava Stadium.
Dustin Johnson joins Rio 2016 Olympics exodus over Zika virus fears
July 9, 2016 14:11 IST
Brazil has been most affected by the mosquito-borne virus that has spread rapidly through Latin America and the Caribbean.
Usain Bolt on Jamaican list for Rio 2016 Olympics: ReportsSubscriber Only
July 9, 2016 14:04 IST
Only three runners can represent Jamaica in each event at Brazil, leaving the final decision to team management in Rio to choose the final lineup.
Neeraj Goyat fails to secure Rio 2016 Olympics berth, settles for bronze in qualifiers
July 8, 2016 22:27 IST
India will thus have only three boxers -- Shiva Thapa (56kg), Manoj Kumar (64kg) and Vikas Krishan (75kg) -- in the Games.
If Dutee tries to chase an athlete faster in last 40 metres, her running style goes awry: coach N RamesSubscriber Only
July 8, 2016 12:26 IST
At the Rio Olympics, if Dutee Chand hopes to reach the semifinals with a target of 11.10s , she will have to push herself in the final 40 metres.
Helicopters and GPS to spot floating trash at Rio Olympics
July 8, 2016 02:03 IST
Rio state officials have acknowledged a real cleanup of Guanabara will take 20 years-organizers promised to do it for the Olympics.
Neeraj Goyat loses in semis but remains in fray for Rio Olympic berth
July 7, 2016 23:16 IST
So far, three Indian boxers have booked their tickets for the Olympics through qualifiers for amateurs.
Sebastian Coe calls for more whistle blowers after Yuliya Stepanova comebackSubscriber Only
July 7, 2016 23:01 IST
Stepanova was handed the chance to compete as a "neutral" as recompense for her speaking out on the systematic doping.
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