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hockey

How the Indian women’s hockey team went on to become a potential gold-winning squad

24 Mar 2018 16:30 IST

Braving adversity: Curtis Mcgrath, who lost both his legs in military operations, won the para-canoeing gold at Rio 2016.

athletics

McGrath to defend his title at Tokyo 2020

28 Nov 2017 22:26 IST

other-sports

Where is Nirmala Sheoran?

30 Oct 2017 21:51 IST

Former Brazil's Olympic Committee chief Carlos Arthur Nuzman leaves the public jail Jose Frederico Marques in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Friday.

other-sports

Rio Olympic chief leaves prison; will face corruption charges

21 Oct 2017 10:12 IST

Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) President Carlos Arthur Nuzman arrives to Federal Police headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil October 5, 2017.

other-sports

Rio 2016 Olympic committee chief resigns after arrest

08 Oct 2017 10:00 IST

An archery athlete collects an arrow before the start of an elimination round of the individual archery competition at the Sambadrome venue during the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

other-sports

Olympic debacle makes it a forgettable year for archers

18 Dec 2016 13:50 IST

Gymnast Dipa Karmakar with her BMW car presented to her by Sachin Tendulkar in Hyderabad.

other-sports

Will discuss car maintenance with Dipa: Chamundeswarinath

12 Oct 2016 16:52 IST

FULL CIRCLE: “Paralympic sport has no doubt evolved... Today it is seen as a tool for emancipation and empowerment.” Picture shows the women’s 1500-metre T54 athletics event at the Paralympic Games in Rio. — PHOTO: AP

op-ed

Competing for an equal world

14 Sep 2016 23:38 IST

other-sports

I take responsibility for Rio boxing campaign: Sandhu

27 Aug 2016 13:54 IST

op-ed

How to win medals in Olympics

26 Aug 2016 02:25 IST

other-sports

Jaisha tests positive for H1N1

26 Aug 2016 01:25 IST

ON DEFENCE MODE: The Indian coach Roelant Oltmans (left) and captain P.R. Sreejesh feel that the results don’t accurately display the performance of the team at the Olympics.

hockey

We are disappointed, says Sreejesh

26 Aug 2016 01:20 IST

other-sports

No issues as far as I’m concerned: Kavita

24 Aug 2016 23:42 IST

Centre of attraction: Sakshi Malik, who was accorded a grand welcome, said she was happy to see so many people cheering for her. Photo: Shiv Kumar Pushpakar

other-sports

Sakshi arrives to a rousing reception

24 Aug 2016 23:28 IST

BIG CHALLENGE: Bishweshwar Nandi, Dipa Karmakar's coach, says he is ready to shoulder more responsibility after his ward's splendid performance at the Rio Olympics.- Photo: Ritu Raj Konwar

other-sports

Nandi looks at the bigger picture

24 Aug 2016 02:32 IST

WHOLEHEARTED SUPPORT: P. Gopi Chand, P.V. Sindhu's coach, asks the parents of young players to show as much commitment as shown by the silver medallist's parents.

other-sports

Aggression not the major ingredient for success, says Gopi Chand

24 Aug 2016 02:31 IST

other-sports

Committee to probe into Jaisha’s allegations

24 Aug 2016 02:30 IST

other-sports

Sunita blames coach for Jaisha’s woes

24 Aug 2016 02:29 IST

P.V. Sindhu and her coach P. Gopichand arrived in Hyderabad on Monday to a rousing reception. Photo: G. RAMAKRISHNA

vijayawada

For Sindhu, it is raining rewards

23 Aug 2016 02:47 IST

editorial

Miles to go before we reap

23 Aug 2016 01:59 IST

The Indian contingent's realisation of just two medals from a projection in the double digits exposes the folly in the belief that merely an enhanced flow of funds would solve the problems that sport in the nation faces.

other-sports

When reality failed to match expectation

23 Aug 2016 00:53 IST

HISTORIC FIRST: In a Games where many a champion woman athlete blazed a trail, Majlinda Kelmendi gave won Kosovo a gold at its maiden Games.

other-sports

Groundbreaking Games for women

23 Aug 2016 00:52 IST

The Rio Games came to a spectacular end. Photo: Ezra ShawGetty Images

other-sports

Thank you Rio, hello Tokyo!

23 Aug 2016 00:49 IST

THE TOAST OF A NATION: P.V. Sindhu says the magnitude of her achievement was yet to sink in. PHOTO: NAGARA GOPAL

other-sports

Focus on the future amidst euphoria

22 Aug 2016 23:47 IST

Hero's welcome: Gymnast Dipa Karmakar and her coach B.S. Nandi on their arrival at the Agartala airport.

other-sports

Indian coaches not inferior: Dipa

22 Aug 2016 23:46 IST

other-sports

Sindhu, Sakshi, Dipa, Jitu Rai to get Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award

22 Aug 2016 18:16 IST

other-sports

I could have died, says Indian marathon runner who was not provided water

22 Aug 2016 17:36 IST

P.V. Sindhu and her coach Pullela Gopichand were accorded a grand welcome in Hyderabad on Monday. Photo: G. Ramakrishna

other-sports

Sindhu yet to achieve her full potential, says Gopichand

22 Aug 2016 16:46 IST

other-sports

Dipa promises to get a medal in Tokyo Games

22 Aug 2016 15:02 IST

other-sports

Shinzo Abe wows Rio finale as Super Mario

22 Aug 2016 13:07 IST

other-sports

Boxing on brink after Rio judging controversies

22 Aug 2016 11:38 IST

It's time for 'bye bye' Brazil and welcome 'Tokyo 2020'. Photo: Reuters

other-sports

Rio 2016: Colourful end to 31st Olympiad

22 Aug 2016 10:49 IST

A grand welcome to Rio Olympics silver medallist P.V. Sindhu as the badminton star arrived at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad on Monday. Also seen, her coach P. Gopichand. Photo: G. Ramakrishna

other-sports

P.V. Sindhu accorded grand welcome on arrival

22 Aug 2016 10:30 IST

other-sports

After Rio, Olympics headed for Asian venues seen as safe

22 Aug 2016 09:30 IST

other-sports

Performance of Indians at the Games

22 Aug 2016 09:15 IST

other-sports

Rio Olympics 2016: Finals medals tally

22 Aug 2016 08:13 IST

other-sports

Rio bids farewell to athletes in colourful closing

22 Aug 2016 07:34 IST

A projection onto the playing field announces the Tokyo 2020 Winter Olympic Games during the closing ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro on August 21, 2016. / AFP PHOTO / Eric FEFERBERG

other-sports

As it happened | 'Marvellous' Rio flames out as Super Abe takes baton

22 Aug 2016 04:15 IST

FOR THE FAMILY: Stating that the Olympics had become “harder and tougher”, Mo Farah said he was pleased that his four kids now have one gold each and he was going to engrave their name on them.

other-sports

A double-double for Mo Farah

22 Aug 2016 00:43 IST

other-sports

Narsingh issue: WFI wants a CBI enquiry

22 Aug 2016 00:43 IST

Cross-border honour for Dipa Karmakar

22 Aug 2016 00:42 IST

Mamun hails victory for ‘two countries’

22 Aug 2016 00:42 IST

Power couples in love with the Games

22 Aug 2016 00:24 IST

Phelps and Bolt leave a void of Olympian proportions

22 Aug 2016 00:23 IST

Kipchoge clinches marathon gold

21 Aug 2016 23:59 IST

Star of the day: Ruth Beitia

21 Aug 2016 23:55 IST

Agartala gets ready to felicitate Dipa Karmakar

21 Aug 2016 19:15 IST

Rio: Yogeshwar loses first round of 65kg freestyle wrestling

21 Aug 2016 18:36 IST

Live: Sakshi to be India's flagbearer at Olympics closing ceremony

21 Aug 2016 17:00 IST

With Neymar’s golden kick, Brazil wins first Olympic soccer title

21 Aug 2016 09:14 IST

Medal brings Sindhu a windfall

21 Aug 2016 02:13 IST

No stopping Bolt from his triple treble

21 Aug 2016 00:24 IST

Isinbayeva calls it quits

21 Aug 2016 00:24 IST

Proved that I’m the greatest: Bolt

21 Aug 2016 00:23 IST

A man born to run

21 Aug 2016 00:22 IST

Had a hunch Sindhu had a medal in her: Gopi

21 Aug 2016 00:05 IST

Aditi slips further, finishes 41st

21 Aug 2016 00:04 IST

Maiden who felt no pressure

21 Aug 2016 00:04 IST

A silver seven years in the making

21 Aug 2016 00:03 IST

Dipa returns to ‘tumultuous’ welcome

21 Aug 2016 00:02 IST

Can Yogeshwar Dutt add to India’s medal tally?

20 Aug 2016 20:56 IST

‘Produnova can’t be called a death vault’

20 Aug 2016 17:31 IST

Usain Bolt shares his success secret

20 Aug 2016 15:09 IST

Dipa gets a rousing welcome

20 Aug 2016 12:32 IST

India's schedule in Olympics today

20 Aug 2016 10:29 IST

Usain Bolt seals a ‘triple triple’ as Jamaica win Men's 4x100m relay

20 Aug 2016 07:35 IST

‘She lost the gold but won a million hearts’

20 Aug 2016 02:12 IST

The saga of a selfless coach

20 Aug 2016 02:08 IST

The Sindhu transformation

20 Aug 2016 01:30 IST

Sindhu lends a silver lining to India's Olympic campaign

19 Aug 2016 21:35 IST

Robbery scandal: Two US swimmers leave Rio, third pays fine

19 Aug 2016 15:57 IST

Devastated at CAS verdict, will prove innocence: Narsingh Yadav

19 Aug 2016 11:15 IST

Bolt takes Olympic 200 but falls short of record

19 Aug 2016 09:44 IST

India's schedule in Olympics today

19 Aug 2016 08:45 IST

Wrestler Narsingh Yadav ousted from Olympics

19 Aug 2016 04:20 IST

Confident, but cautious

19 Aug 2016 03:33 IST

Babita crashes out

19 Aug 2016 03:27 IST

Coach heaps praise

19 Aug 2016 03:19 IST

Several young girls will now take up our sport: Geeta Phogat

19 Aug 2016 03:10 IST

The medal belongs to the entire country: Sakshi Malik

19 Aug 2016 03:07 IST

Thompson completes the sprint double

19 Aug 2016 03:03 IST

Sakshi Malik, champion

19 Aug 2016 02:44 IST

Who is PV Sindhu — India's badminton heroine in Rio

18 Aug 2016 21:50 IST

Sindhu sets up a gold clash with Carolina Marin

18 Aug 2016 21:36 IST

U.P. to confer Rani Laxmi Bai award on Sakshi Malik

18 Aug 2016 17:24 IST

Sakshi to be awarded Rs. 2.50 cr by Haryana govt.

18 Aug 2016 15:01 IST

Today's Poll | Rio Olympics

18 Aug 2016 13:37 IST

I would like others to take inspiration from her, says Sakshi’s father

18 Aug 2016 13:23 IST

All eyes on Sindhu as she takes on Japan’s Okuhara in semifinal

18 Aug 2016 11:35 IST

Modi congratulates Sakshi Malik

18 Aug 2016 08:39 IST

India's schedule in Rio Olympics today

18 Aug 2016 08:11 IST

Rio Olympics: Gatlin eliminated in 200m

18 Aug 2016 07:18 IST

It's a result of 12 years of hard work, says Sakshi Malik

18 Aug 2016 04:33 IST

From Rohtak to Rio — the story of Sakshi Malik

18 Aug 2016 03:17 IST

Sakshi Malik wins bronze for India

18 Aug 2016 03:00 IST

Russian ‘mermaids’ finish on top again

18 Aug 2016 02:21 IST

McLeod brings Jamaica more glory

18 Aug 2016 02:11 IST

Sindhu battles her way past Wang Yihan

18 Aug 2016 02:10 IST

Good Samaritans lift Olympic spirit

18 Aug 2016 02:09 IST

Salman Khan to present Rs. 1,01,000 cheque each to Olympic athletes

17 Aug 2016 21:02 IST

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