Page 4 - Rio Olympics 2016

Indian men and women look to make a mark in Olympic hockey

The men's team will look to break their 36 year medal jinx; women's team will make their first Olympic appearance since Moscow 1980

India Railways announces Rs 1 crore award for Rio gold winner

In total, 35 athletes from Indian Railways will take part in the Summer Games

IOA announces Rs 50 lakh cash award for Rio gold medallist

In addition, the coaches will be awarded an equivalent of 50 per cent of the amount that the athletes receive

Rio Olympics Diary: Inking the rings

From Olympic themed tattoos to Pokemon Go, catch all the action from Rio

Shooters to launch Olympic 2016 medal hunt, Jitu Rai opens Indian campaign

Armyman Jitu has emerged as the brightest hope who will open his campaign in his pet 10m air pistol event

Brazil announces increased security in Rio International Airport

The Olympic Games will start on August 5 and the Paralympic Games start on September 7

Vladimir Putin will not attend Rio Olympics opening ceremony

According to Kremlin spokesman the Russian President has another working schedule

UN urges Olympic Truce ahead of Rio Games

The Rio Olympics will be held from August 5 to 21 and the Paralympics from September 7 to 18

Rio ready to enjoy Olympic party

Rio de Janerio mayor Eduardo Paes claims that city has changed vastly, since they won the right to host the Olympic games in 2009

China issues warning after attacks on Olympic delegates in Rio

It advises that in the event of a robbery, people stay calm and avoid arguing with the perpetrators

FINA supports IOC resolution on Russia

FINA president questioned the WADA actions regarding the Russian case saying that it exceeded its rights and obligations

Rio security forces complete Olympic simulation drills

On Sunday, around 2000 security personnel simulated the transportation of athletes and officials to the Maracana stadium