RIO 2016 OLYMPICS NEWS News - Page 97

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Sebastian Coe cool over injury-hit ‘genius’ Usain BoltSubscriber Only

July 7, 2016 22:20 IST

Sebastian Coe said that the Summer Games were not based around one athlete, albeit acknowledging the "genius" of Usain Bolt.

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Sebastian Coe cool over injury-hit ‘genius’ Usain BoltSubscriber Only

July 7, 2016 22:15 IST

Sebastian Coe says the Olympics does not depend on one athlete even if it is an Usain Bolt who is a 'genius' and 'most recognisable sportsman'.

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Spain’s Olympic president Alejandro Blanco calms fears over Zika virus

July 7, 2016 21:54 IST

Alejendro Blanco has assured the athletes that the Zika virus "is under control" and will get help from the Institute of Global Health.

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Brazil ready to stage successful Rio Games, assures President Michel Temer

July 7, 2016 13:56 IST

Brazil is witnessing one of the worst recessions while concerns over Zika Virus have led to mounting scepticism about the viability of the Rio Games.

Rio 2016 Olympics: I knew after that fifth throw that I was on the team, says Amber Campbell

July 7, 2016 12:08 IST

Americans will not have a male hammer thrower at Rio Olympics unless IAAF opts to fill out the field to a targeted 32 athletes.

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Kanak Jha is America’s rising table tennis star, Rio Olmypics medal hopeSubscriber Only

July 7, 2016 12:21 IST

California table tennis club, launched by former Gujarat champion Rahul Sheth, sent three players to London Olympics.

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Rio 2016 Olympics: Dipa Karmakar is a ‘world class gymnast’Subscriber Only

July 7, 2016 12:21 IST

Dipa Karmakar was informed that she will receive a gold pin from the international parent body for being a ‘World Class Gymnast’.

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WADA, cycling body seize blood samples, plasma bags in Operation Puerto

July 7, 2016 00:14 IST

UCI and WADA said in a joint statement that the samples have been stored in an accredited laboratory outside of Spain.

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Yulia Stepanova runs buts fails to reach 800m semi

July 7, 2016 01:46 IST

Yulia Stepanova of Russia was competing as a neutral athlete under a special exemption.

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Russia promises WADA it will help eradicate doping, fight for fair sport

July 6, 2016 19:42 IST

The Russian Olympic Committee had apealed to the Swiss-based Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the IAAF ban.

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Indian food on Rio Olympics menu: Sports Ministry

July 6, 2016 18:26 IST

The Indian Olympic Association had requested the Rio Olympics organising committee to include Indian cuisine in the menu.

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Spain’s Sergio Garcia commits to Rio Games despite Zika fears

July 6, 2016 15:03 IST

Sergio Garcia is committed to representing Spain at the Rio 2016 Olympics despite other professionals withdrawing from the event.

Australia's bronze medallists Kaarle McCulloch (R) and Anna Meares stand on the podium during the victory ceremony after the track cycling women's team sprint finals at the Velodrome during the London 2012 Olympic Games *** Local Caption *** "Australia's bronze medallists Kaarle McCulloch (R) and Anna Meares stand on the podium during the victory ceremony after the track cycling women's team sprint finals at the Velodrome during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 2, 2012. REUTERS"

Can’t underestimate Great Britain after Beijing and London Games, says Australia’s flag bearer Anna Meares

July 6, 2016 12:56 IST

Anna Meares will defend her track sprint title at her fourth Olympics.

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Manpreet Singh to fill Sardar Singh’s big boots: Roelant Oltmans says skipper ‘slows down’Subscriber Only

July 11, 2016 08:04 IST

India captain Sardar Singh’s tendency to hold ball a fraction too long slowing down tempo, says coach Roelant Oltmans.

Amid Zika fears, bug repellent supplier named for Rio 2016 Olympics

July 6, 2016 00:54 IST

Rio Olympics organisers have said that the repellant will be provided to athletes, volunteers, staff and media at the games.

Rafael Nadal on track to compete at Rio, says doctor Angel Ruiz-Cotorro

July 5, 2016 22:46 IST

Rafael Nadal has been sidelined since May 27 after injuring a tendon. He was forced to pull out of the French Open after two rounds and miss Wimbledon.

Argentina struggling to prepare team for Rio 2016 Olympics

July 5, 2016 20:12 IST

AFA is under scrutiny from FIFA over irregularities in funds from television revenue and a failure to agree on holding presidential elections.

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Russia says 68 athletes asked to compete in Rio OlympicsSubscriber Only

July 5, 2016 19:23 IST

IAAF's ruling on June 17 said that Russia's athletics federation was up to two years away from returning to operational compliance with anti-doping requirements.