Rio Olympics

Boxing Body AIBA To Discover Olympic Fate In May

Agence France-Presse | Thursday March 28, 2019

Serious questions were raised about the judging at the 2016 Rio Olympics, with particular suspicion falling on a French official.

Kelly Catlin, 23-Year-Old Three-Time Cycling World Champ, Commits Suicide

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday March 12, 2019

American cyclist Kelly Catlin, a three-time world champion and 2016 Rio Olympic runner-up in team pursuit, has died at age 23, USA Cycling confirmed Sunday.

Pullela Gopichand Hopes India Will Get Badminton Gold At Tokyo Games

Press Trust of India | Monday January 21, 2019

Pullela Gopichand said earlier badminton was remembered for men's singles players but Saina Nehwal changed the perception.

Unstoppable Simone Biles Claims Record Fourth All Around World Title

Agence France-Presse | Thursday November 1, 2018

Simone Biles claimed her 12th world title.

Star Shuttler PV Sindhu Lauds The #MeToo Movement

Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday October 10, 2018

Sindhu's comments have come soon after former badminton player Jwala Gutta alleged "mental harassment" by an unnamed coach.

Neymar Named Brazil's Full-Time Captain

Indo-Asian News Service | Friday September 7, 2018

Neymar had previously served as Brazil's captain at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Asian Games 2018: Rowers Dattu Bhokanal, Sawarn Singh Confident Of Winning Gold

Friday August 10, 2018

The rowers, Dattu Bhokanal and Sawarn Singh, were expecting better timings at the Asian Games.

"Proud Of You": Amitabh Bachchan Showers Praises On Gymnast Dipa Karmakar

India News | ANI | Monday July 9, 2018

Dipa Karmakar, who had acquired the fourth spot in the vault event of the 2016 Rio Olympics, scored 14.150 to secure the top position in Gymnastics World Challenge Cup.

Dipa Karmakar Wins Gold In Gymnastics World Challenge Cup

Press Trust of India | Sunday July 8, 2018

Dipa Karmakar returned to action after a lay-off of nearly two years due to injury.

Commonwealth Game 2018 Opening Ceremony, Highlights: Prince Of Wales Declares Games Open

Joy Tirkey | Wednesday April 4, 2018

CWG 2018 Opening Ceremony, Highlights: The Indian contingent at the ceremony, consisting of over 200 athletes, was led by flag-bearer PV Sindhu, the Rio Olympic silver medallist.

Commonwealth Games 2018: Sakshi Malik Aims To Add Another Medal To Her Cabinet

Joy Tirkey | Sunday April 1, 2018

Sakshi Malik was the first Indian woman wrestler to win an Olympic medal.

Pro Wrestling League: Haryana Hammers Beat Delhi Sultans For Second Consecutive Win

Press Trust of India | Friday January 12, 2018

Rio Olympics bronze medallist Sun Yanan of China steered last year's finalists Haryana Hammers to a comfortable 5-2 victory over Delhi Sultans.

Pro Wrestling League: Haryana Hammers Outplay Veer Marathas 5-2

Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 10, 2018

Rio Olympics gold medallist Helen Maroulis and Harphool won their bouts in contrasting fashion as Haryana Hammers kicked off their PWL campaign in style by beating new entrants Veer Marathas 5-2 on Wednesday.

Premier Badminton League: Carolina Marin Beats Saina Nehwal As Hyderabad Hunters Thrash Awadhe Warriors

Press Trust of India | Monday January 8, 2018

Rio Olympic champion Carolina Marin crushed Indian ace Saina Nehwal 15-5, 15-7.

PV Sindhu Wants to End Season With a Win at Dubai Finals

Monday December 11, 2017

After the high of Rio Olympics last year, Sindhu continued her rampaging run this season clinching the India Open Super Series and Korea Open Super Series, besides bagging the silver at Glasgow World Championship and finishing as runners-up at Hong Kong Open last month.