TOKYO OLYMPICS 2020

Rio 2016: Chinese swimmer Chen Xinyi tests positive, says Xinhua agency

Chinese swimmer Chen Xinyi has failed a doping test at the Rio Olympics, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Friday, citing the Chinese Swimming Association (CSA).

Day 7 at Rio 2016: Michael Phelps misses gold, Mirza-Bopanna into semis

With athletics events getting underway at the Rio Olympics on Friday, it will be a packed day for Indian athletes at the Games.

One for the ages: Michael Phelps betters ancient Greece’s Leonidas as well

With his win in Friday’s 200 metre individual medley event, Phelps took his gold medal tally in individual events to 13, breaking a 2168-year-old record in the process. Whom did he surpass? Why, good ol’ Leonidas of Rhodes.

Canadian commentator mixes up lanes, declares Lochte winner over Phelps

A Canadian TV commentator committed the ultimate Olympic howler when he excitedly reported that Ryan Lochte had beaten Michael Phelps in the men’s 200m individual medley -- before realising he had mixed up their lanes.

It’s all a misunderstanding: Vijay Goel rejects Rio organisers’ charge

Union sports minister Vijay Goel said on Friday that all allegations of misbehaviour against him and his entourage at the Rio Olympics was a “misunderstanding”, attempting to push back against charges that have outraged sports fans.

Kidambi Srikanth gets past fighting Mexican rival in opener

World No 11 Kidambi Srikanth overcame some stiff resistance in the second game from lower ranked Mexican rival Lino Munoz before winning his group H clash in straight games in men’s badminton singles at the Olympic Games.

Simone Manuel, first African-American woman to win gold in swimming

The 20-year-old Manuel upset world-record holder Cate Campbell and tied with Penny Oleksiak of Canada at the Rio Games on Thursday.

Sports minister Vijay Goel entourage lands in Rio controversy over ‘rude’ entourage

With 22nd gold medal, Phelps breaks millennia-old Olympics record

Leonidas won 12 individual events over four Olympics. At 36, five years older than Phelps, he won his last three golds in 152 B.C., in footraces of about 200 and 400 metres and in a shield-carrying race. It was not easy, but Phelps surpassed Leonidas, winning his 13th individual gold (and 22nd gold overall and 26th medal).

With PM in the crowd, Fiji win first-ever gold medal after thrashing Britain

The long-time entertainers of rugby sevens peaked in perfect time, running in for seven tries in a 43-7 win that showcased their fitness, finesse, physicality and the famous one-handed passing.

Usain Bolt, a ray of hope in dope-hit athletics

For all the negative publicity for Brazil, Rio heaved a sigh of relief as swimmer Michael Phelps, the greatest Olympian, came out of retirement to put on a show in his fifth Games. And a successful show by Bolt, who takes part in his fourth Olympics, will ensure the Games is a success.

Rio 2016: India outplayed by US in women’s hockey

The Indian women’s hockey team continued their dismal campaign at the ongoing Rio Olympics, suffering a 0-3 defeat to US in a Pool B encounter.

Sania-Bopanna in quarters of mixed doubles in Olympics

The Indian pair won their opening-round match 7-5, 6-4 in 73 minutes against Aussies Samantha Stosur and John Peers.

Rio 2016: Bulgaria’s Danekova fails doping test

Bulgarian runner Silvia Danekova has tested positive for a banned substance and has been temporarily suspended pending the test of her B sample

Topsy-turvy day for India on Day 1 of Olympic golf

Asian Tour No 1 Anirban Lahiri and Indian Open champion SSP Chawrasia were tied 50th and tied 27th in the opening round as golf returned to the Olympics after 112 years

Rio 2016: Kenya coach sent home after posing as athlete for dope test

Kip Keino, a Kenyan running great and chairman of the National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK), said sprint coach John Anzrah was sent home after a drug test at an Olympic venue.

Andy Murray reaches Olympic quarterfinals after scare

Rafael Nadal also booked his spot in the last eight with a 7-6(5), 6-3 win over Frenchman Gilles Simon. The Spaniard also entered the men’s doubles final.

Where did the crowd go? Rio organizers battle empty seats

Five days into the games, and there is little indication of the situation improving.

Olympics: Schooling makes life harder for Phelps

The Texas-based swimmer, a 100m butterfly bronze medallist at last year’s world championships, set a time of 51.41 seconds with boyhood idol Phelps second in the heat with a 51.60.

Saina and Sindhu win, other Indian shuttlers lose without a fight

Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa were off to a disappointing start in women’s doubles, while Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy lost in men’s doubles.

Fresh evidence suggests Inderjeet’s ‘tampering’ theory may hold substance

After evidence emerges that Inderjeet’s tampering theory may be true, shot putter urges Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene.

Rio 2016: India seal quarterfinal spot despite losing 1-2 against Dutch

India wasted as many as five penalty corners seconds from the final hooter to go down 1-2 against reigning silver medallists the Netherlands.

Boxer Shiva Thapa loses in first round at Rio

The nimble-footed Cuban displayed fantastic footwork and put his jab to good use even in defence against the Indian.

Rio organisers threaten to cancel sports min Vijay Goel’s accreditation

Miffed with Indian sports minister Vijay Goel’s entourage, Rio Olympic Games organisers have threatened to cancel his accreditation if unaccredited people accompanying him do not end their “aggressive and rude” behaviour.

Rio 2016: Archers Deepika Kumari, Bombayla Devi bow out in pre-quarters

Deepika Kumari and Laishram Bombayla Devi bowed out after being found wanting in pressure-cooker atmosphere on Thursday.

Saina’s first-round opponent’s remarkable journey in qualifying for Rio

In a country known for its football and beach sports, Lohaynny Vicente would hardly ever have imagined taking up the badminton racquet.

Indian boxers get new kits, no threat of Olympics disqualification

India’s chief boxing coach, Gurbax Singh Sandhu said jerseys without the nation’s name are being replaced at the Rio Games and no disqualification was feared.

Saina Nehwal, PV Sindhu face tough road to Rio Olympics medal

Both Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu face a tough field in their bid for a medal at Rio.

Lahiri, Chawrasia among world-class golf field at Rio Olympics

A field rich with talent will take to the golf course at the Rio Olympics on Thursday, with four of the 50 players part of the top 10 on the PGA tour.