Olympics

Brasilia: Pele has been invited to light the Olympic pyre for the Rio Games on Friday but the Brazilian soccer great is checking with his sponsors to see if...

Mumbai: PR Sreejesh says his dual role as India hockey captain and goalkeeper is to allow his teammates the freedom to express themselves in Rio but knows...

Rio de Janeiro: Spain's Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will compete in all three tennis events at the Rio Olympics despite being not at his best after...

Rio de Janeiro: A blanket ban on Russia at the Rio de Janeiro Games would have had devastating consequences, International Olympic Committee (IOC) President...

Muscat: The Sultanate’s delegation will leave for Brazil early on Wednesday to participate in the Rio Olympic Games. Oman will be taking part in the...

Rio de Janeiro: The Rio de Janeiro Olympics opening ceremony on Friday will break with the recent tradition of large-scale and expensive shows, featuring a...

New Delhi: Shot putter Inderjeet Singh's confirmatory B sample also returned positive for banned substances, virtually ending his hopes to compete in...

Rio de Janerio: Venezuelan fencer Alejandra Benitez balances the demands of her sport with her charity work in the favelas of Caracas and a career in...

Rio de Janerio: Most of Britain's Olympic athletes will stay away from Friday's opening ceremony for the Rio Games at the Maracana Stadium, team...

New Delhi: Relieved after being exonerated of doping charges by the National Anti-doping Agency (NADA), Narsingh Yadav on Monday said he is happy to come...