Tag: 2016 Rio Olympics
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Negative thoughts do come sometimes but still keeping up training: Sakshi Malik
Life for Sakshi Malik has mostly revolved around travel for wrestling over the past 15 years, whether it be for competitions or training camps.
May 9, 2020 -
From obscurity to overnight fame, Argentina’s Olympic hockey tale
Cutting through barriers and years of neglect in a country that is obsessed with football and its global icons, the Argentine men’s hockey team is finally coming out of the shadows and charting its own path. While the likes of Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona are household names, ‘Los Leones’, as the Argentina men’s hockey …
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December 4, 2017 -
Brazil police say Rio Olympics were bought in corrupt scheme
In Lausanne, Switzerland, an IOC spokesman appeared to have been taken by surprise.
September 6, 2017 -
Rio Olympics was my biggest life lesson: PV Sindhu
Sindhu, 22, says her coach urged her to believe in herself and that has helped her play the game well.
September 5, 2017 -
Fire destroys velodrome built for Rio Olympics
The cycling track cost 143 million reais ($45 million) and was inaugurated in June 2016.
July 31, 2017 -
Former Rio governor sentenced to 14 years for corruption
A former Rio de Janeiro governor who was a key figure in hosting Brazil's 2014 World Cup and the 2016 Rio Olympics was sentenced on Tuesday to 14 years in prison for corruption. Sergio Cabral was arrested in November of last year on multiple bribery and money laundering charges, including participation in the embezzlement of …
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June 13, 2017 -
Rio Olympics 100-meter swim champion to have heart surgery
The 18-year-old Chalmers says "I have had a surgery in the past, and unfortunately, it did not work."
May 24, 2017 -
Will seek details before sending anyone to Olympics: Vijay Goel
The CBI has already registered a preliminary inquiry against two doctors who went to the Rio Games.
May 20, 2017 -
Olympic champion Brianna Rollins banned for one year
The ban will keep Rollins out of the 2017 World Championships in London in August.
April 21, 2017 -
Olympic champion Jemima Sumgong champion fails drug test
The 32-year-old is also the reigning London Marathon champion.
April 7, 2017 -
Olympic star Dipa Karmakar undergoes knee surgery
A major blow to the girl with the big heart, but one can hope she is back without much delay!
April 4, 2017 -
Star shooter Abhinav Bindra to talk on high performance sports
Abhinav Bindra will present a lecture on the state of high performance of sport.
April 3, 2017 -
Star shooter Abhinav Bindra to talk on high performance sports
Abhinav Bindra will present a lecture on the state of high performance of sport.
April 3, 2017 -
Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik ties knot with Satyawart Kadian
Sakshi Malik has got married to grappler Satyawart Kadian in a grand wedding ceremony.
April 3, 2017 -
PV Sindhu: India’s shuttle queen’s inspiring journey
India's undisputed shuttle queen PV Sindhu avenged her Olympic defeat on Sunday.
April 3, 2017 -
PV Sindhu: India’s shuttle queen’s inspiring journey
India's undisputed shuttle queen PV Sindhu avenged her Olympic defeat on Sunday.
April 3, 2017 -
Brazil sacks Olympic-winning coach Rogerio Micale
Micale lost his job after Brazil's under-20 squad finished fifth in the South American qualifiers.
February 21, 2017