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PM to kick off campaign to rekindle spirit of patriotism

Narendra Modi will kick off a mega BJP campaign '70 saal azadi-yaad karo kurbani' on August 9

Inderjeet Singh fails B sample test also, Rio hopes virtually over

28-year-old Inderjeet's 'A' sample had returned positive for banned steroids androsterone and etiocholanolone on June 25

Rio's Olympics woes sour IOC on developing world as games site

Officials backing away from previous goal of opening up games to broader selection of cities

IOC chief urges total review of world anti-doping system

The International Olympic Committee is calling for a more robust and efficient anti-doping system

Narsingh Yadav cleared by UWW to participate in Rio Games

However, WADA had asked NADA to send the case file of Narsingh for a review

UN Chief Ban Ki-moon to join Olympic torch relay in Rio

Ban is also scheduled to meet with Brazil's acting President Michel Temer on Friday night

Nita Ambani elected as member of IOC

She is the only individual member from India and her appointment at the world body is until she attains the age of 70

Nita Ambani could become the face of Olympic sport in India

She has been nominated for election to the IOC as an independent member after introduction of the new candidate-selection process

BCCI will take decision on Lodha panel recommendations: Sourav Ganguly

He refused to comment saying since the Supreme Court has given a decision on the matter

SC verdict, T20 series in USA focal points in BCCI meet

MCA has held a meeting of its managing committee and accepted the SC verdict in toto

Over 80% of tickets sold for Rio Olympics

Fans have spent equivalent of $320 mn on tickets, or 96% of target set by Rio 2016 organising committee

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Virat Kohli the best cricketer at the moment: Brett Lee

The former Australian cricketer is currently in India to promote his film 'UnIndian'

Usain Bolt ready to strike after fitness scare

For his many fans, Bolt is a beacon of integrity in a sport scarred by doping scandals

Wrestler Narsingh Yadav's family alleges conspiracy in the dope test

The family alleged that wrestler Satpal and Sushil Yadav have conspired to get his son out of the Olympics

Premier Futsal to be back in Jan 2017

The second instalment will have eight teams and new venues

Attempt being made to ruin my wrestling career: Narsingh Yadav

The 26-year-old wrestler, who was selected ahead of two-time Olympic champion Sushil Kumar for Rio Olympics

Narsingh is innocent, it's a conspiracy: WFI

Wrestling Federation of India threw its weight behind Narsingh yadav, whose Olympic participation is in doubt

It's a good to have contagious winning habit: Virat Kohli

Team India trounced Carribeans by an innings & 92 runs well inside 4 days in the 1st cricket Test of the four-match series

Team India edge closer to innings victory

Carribeans were struggling at 201/8 at tea on the 4th day of the 1st cricket test