Olympics 2016

Olympic bans: A list of countries that were excluded from past Games

In the 2024 Paris Olympics, Russia and Belarus have been banned from participating in the games due to the Ukraine war. But they are not the first to face such a ban.

Neeraj Chopra's win at World Athletics Championship: Achievements so far

While Neeraj Chopra has defeated biggies like Johannes Vetter, Julius Yego, and Arshad Nadeem at various events, Chopra still chases his first 90-metre throw, unlike these rivals

Manu Bhaker, Rahi produce strong show at European Shooting Championship

Tokyo-bound Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Rahi Sarnobat finished 1-2 in the Minimum Qualification Score (MQS) section of the women's 25m pistol event at the European Shooting Championship

In a first, Sindhu, Sakshi, Jitu, Dipa to be conferred with Khel Ratna award

The award is given for spectacular and outstanding performance in sports by a sportsperson over a period of 4 years

In a first, Sindhu, Sakshi, Jitu, Dipa to be conferred with Khel Ratna award

The award is given for spectacular and outstanding performance in sports by a sportsperson over a period of 4 years

Dipa Karmakar returns to rousing welcome in Tripura

She is the first Indian woman gymnast to compete in Olympics and the first to do so in 52 years

Shobhaa De invites troll for P V Sindhu comments on Twitter

After her selfie tweet on India's delegates to Rio, De's remark has really rubbed people the wrong way

Chong Wei beats Lin Dan to advance to Badminton final in Olympics

The 33-year-old Malaysian took an hour and 19 minutes to edge past his 32-year-old Chinese opponent

Big B takes a jibe at Shobha De over Olympics 'selfie' comment

He said she has made those people stunned, who talk unnecessarily; hard work speaks and sometimes even defeats a pen

Wrestler Babita loses to Greece's Maria in 53kg Freestyle at Rio Olympics

Babita, who lost 1-5 will now eagerly await the progress being made by Maria in order to get a second chance

Rio 2016: Sakshi Malik reaches pre-quarters of 58kg freestyle wrestling

With the win, Sakshi has now set up a clash against Mariana Cherdivara of Modova in the round of 16

Shuttler Srikanth loses to China's Lin Dan in Olympic quarters

Five-time world champion Dan of China edged World No.11 Srikanth 21-6, 11-21, 21-18

Vinesh Phogat wins in 48kg freestyle event at Rio Olympics

The 21-year-old will now face China's Yanan Sun in the 1/4 round match

Hardeep Singh loses his Greco Roman bout; waits for repechage result

The 25-year-old lost in 98 kg category by technical points to Turkey's Ildem Cenk at the Rio Olympics

I want nothing less than a gold: Boxer Vikas Krishan

Vikas stormed into quarterfinals with a one-sided 3-0 win against Onder Sipal of Turkey in men's 75kg middleweight

James Schooling halts Michael Phelps' golden run

The 21-year-old swimmer touched the wall in 50.39 secs, 0.75 secs ahead of Phelps, winning 100m butterfly Olympic gold

Rio Olympics: India's men hockey team held by Canada 2-2

India will now face a tough challenge against a strong Belgium team in the quarter-finals on Sunday

Anthony Ervin becomes oldest swimmer to win Olympic gold medal

The 35-year-old clinched the 50m freestyle gold to break the record set by Dara Torres, who was 33 when she took part in USA's victorious 4x100m relay team

Rio Olympics: Sania-Bopanna, boxer Vikas bring cheer on dismal day

Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna made it to semi-finals of mixed doubles tennis; boxer Vikas Krishan through quarter-finals in men's middleweight (75 kg)

Disappointing day for Indian athletes in Rio Olympics

Anas Yahiya finished 31st overall in the men's 400m event, while Ankit Sharma finished 12th in Group B of men's long jump