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More Russians banned from Rio Olympics, toll crosses 100
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Wellington, July 27 (ANI):The number of banned Russians from next month's Rio Olympics passed 100 after nineteen more athletes of the country's rowers were barred from the Summer Games.
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After Narsingh Yadav, now Inderjit Singh fails dope test
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): A few days after wrestler Narsingh Yadav was caught for doping, another Rio Olympics qualified athlete Inderjeet Singh, a shot putter, has failed the dope test as his 'A' sample returned positive for a banned substance.
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Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra becomes first Indian to set world record
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has created history by becoming the first Indian athlete to set a world record on his way to win a gold medal at the IAAF World U-20 Athletics Championship at Bydgoszcz in Poland on Saturday.
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PM Modi congratulates Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for becoming first Ind
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra for his outstanding sporting accomplishment, as he became the first Indian athlete to become a world champion at any level after winning a gold medal at the U-20 World Championships i
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IOC reveals another 45 failed drug tests from Beijing & London
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 22 (ANI): In a latest twist in the doping saga, the International Olympic Committee on Friday announced that a further 45 athletes have tested positive for prohibited substance after samples from the London and Beijing Olympics were reanalysed.
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Bolt believes Olympic ban on Russian athletes will scare dopers
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 22 (ANI): Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has said the recent decision to uphold the ban on Russian athletes from participating in next month's Rio Olympics will act as a strong deterrent to stop athletes taking performance-enhancing drugs.
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Indian Para-athlete Prashant pins hope on Sports Minister for better livi
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 21 (ANI): National para-athlete Prashant Kumar Sinha, who is currently in a poor financial condition, on Thursday said he had urged Union Minister for Sports Vijay Goel to provide him with some job so as to improve his living conditions.
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CAS upholds Rio Olympics ban on Russian track and field athletes
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
London, July 21 (ANI): The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) on Thursday dismissed the appeal of 68 track and field Russian athletes over the ban imposed on them from participating in next month's Rio Olympics.
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IOC seeking 'legal advice' over banning Russia from Rio Olympics
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
London, July 19 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has delayed its decision on putting a possible blanket ban on the Russian athletes from the next month's Rio Olympics, stating that it is seeking legal advice before making any decision.
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AR Rahman bids inspirational adieu to Indian Olympic Contingent
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 19 (ANI): After meeting up the Indian athletes and giving them a warm send-off yesterday, Indian Olympic contingent ambassador AR Rahman posted an inspirational message on Facebook for them.
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WADA calls for Russian athletes to be banned from Rio Games
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 18 (ANI): The World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday called on global sports governing bodies to ban Russia from the forthcoming Rio Olympics in the wake of damning and devastating report into the embattled country's sport.
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Zika concerns: ITF reassures players post Rio pull-outs
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 17 (ANI): With the increasing fear of Zika virus forcing many of the athletes to pull out of next month's Rio Olympics, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) has reassured the players of providing adequate protection in the upcoming games.
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