Rio 2016 Olympics: Disappointing opening day for India

India had a rather disappointing opening day at the 31st Summer Olympics. The Men's Hockey team's opening group match win and Rower Dattu Bhokanal's entry into the quarterfinals were some moments to cheer for the Indian fans. But, it was the early round exit of Sania Mirza...

Rio Olympics :Dattu Bhokanal enters quarter finals in single sculls; US picks first gold medal

Sri Lanka inflict humiliating defeat on Australia in Galle test

Off-spinner Dilruwan Perera bagged six wickets to fashion Sri Lanka's historic series win over Australia today in Galle. Australia, which is the world's number one side suffered a humiliating 229-run loss inside three days in the second Test in Galle.Australia, chasing a challengin...

Rio Olympics: Dattu Bhokanal enters quarter-finals in single sculls

Rio Olympics: Dattu Bhokanal enters quarter-finals in single sculls

In Rio Olympics' rowing competition, India's sole competitor Baban Dattu Bhokanal has reached quarter-finals of the Men's Single Sculls event. On the opening day today, Bhokanal took 7 minutes and 21.67 seconds to emerge third in the first heat of the event.In Shooting, Ji...

Perera bags 6 wickets to fashion Sri Lanka's historic series win over Australia

Off-spinner Dilruwan Perera bagged six wickets to fashion Sri Lanka's historic series win over Australia today in Galle. Australia, which is the world's number one side suffered a humiliating 229-run loss inside three days in the second Test in Galle.Australia, chasing a challengin...

Olympics 2016 opens with a glittering ceremony in Rio De Janerio, with the theme Peace and Environment

The 31st Summer Olympic Games opened in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, a short while ago, with a low-tech but vibrant opening ceremony at the Maracana Stadium. Acting Brazil President Michel Temer declared the Games open as fireworks lit up the night sky signalling the launch of the biggest s...

IOA announces cash award of 50 lakh rupees for gold medal winning athlete in Rio Olympics

Indian Olympic Association, IOA, has announced a cash award of 50 lakh rupees for the gold medal winning athlete in the Rio Olympics. IOA President N Ramachandran and Secretary General Rajeev Mehta, announced in Rio de Janeiro that the national Olympic body for the first time will award 50 lakh rupe...

France will not host European Road Cycling Championships

The French city of Nice says it will not host the European Road Cycling Championships, planned for 14th to 18th September, for security reasons. Mayor Philippe Pradal said the event required a large police presence, but the southern city had not received any guarantees about their deployment. It is ...

Indian Railways announces cash awards for its athlete who wins medal at Rio Olympics

Indian Railways has announced a cash award of one crore rupees for its athlete who wins a gold medal at the Rio Olympics. 35 athletes from Indian Railways are taking parts in the event. In a statement, Railways said, the silver medallist will get 75 lakh rupees and bronze medal winner 50 lakh rupees...