PM wishes all the athletes participating in Rio Olympics<br/>

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has wished all the athletes who are participating in Rio Olympics. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, these games are a true celebration of sports and sportsmanship. Sports Ministry has said, this is the first time in the history of Olympics that on the request of Government of I...

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 and Secretary General announced in Rio de Janeiro that the national Olympic body for the first time will award 50 lakh rupees for a gold medal, 30 lakh ...

Rio Olympics to begin with grand ceremony tomorrow morning

Sports Minister inaugurates exhibition on olympic games<br/>

Sports Minister Vijay Goel today inaugurated an exhibition on olympic games and Live screening of Rio Games at Central Park in Connaught Place New Delhi today. The Minister urged the people especially students and youth to visit Central Park in large numbers to see Live screening of Rio Games and ch...

Rio Olympics to begin with grand ceremony tomorrow morning

The 31st Summer Olympic Games will officially begin early tomorrow morning, with an expected-to-be-grand opening ceremony at the Maracana Stadium in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janiero. The ceremony, which will start at 4:30 AM Indian Time, is expected to highlight Brazil&apos;s diverse nature ...

Lok Sabha conveys best wishes on behalf of all countrymen to Indian players participating in Rio Olympic games

The Lok Sabha has conveyed its best wishes on behalf of all the countrymen to the Indian players who are participating in the Rio Olympic games. Making a mention, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan said, the House wishes the players best performance in the events they are to compete. She said, the Olympics is ...

Herath claims maiden test hat-trick to consign Australia to their lowest total against Sri Lanka

Rangana Herath claimed his maiden test hat-trick to consign Australia to their lowest total against Sri Lanka on the second day of the second test today. A total of 11 wickets fell in the dramatic morning session and Australia were bundled for 106 runs in their first innings. Sri Lanka playing their...

Four set of commemorative stamps released to mark Rio Olympics <br/>

Minister for Communications Manoj Sinha and Sports Minister Vijay Goel today released four set of commemorative stamps to mark the Rio Olympics beginning from today. The stamps are a stylized portrayal of sportsmen engaged in Badminton, Shooting, Wrestling and Boxing where India got medal in the pas...

Rio Olympics to begin with grand ceremony tomorrow morning

IOC approves 271 Russian athletes to compete in Rio Games

The International Olympic Committee, IOC, has approved 271 Russian athletes to compete in the Rio Games. The IOC announced its decision last night, less than 24 hours before the Olympic flame is lit.But, 118 Russians are still barred from competition, thus the Russians will field their smallest Olym...