Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug 6 (ANI): Ace Indian marksman Jitu Rai failed to continue his spirited display as he finished in eighth position in the final of the 10m air pistol men's event here at the Rio Olympics on Saturday.
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (ANI): Ace marksman Jitu Rai advanced to the finals of the 10m Air Pistol men's event after finishing sixth in the qualification round here on Saturday.
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug 6 (ANI): Indian tennis ace Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna on Saturday crashed out of the men's doubles event at the Rio Olympics after losing to their Polish counterparts in the opening round in straight sets here on Saturday.
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (ANI): The Indian men's hockey team kicked off their Rio Olympics campaign on a winning note, edging past minnows Ireland 3-2 in their first Pool B contest here on Saturday.
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug 6 (ANI): Indian shooting contingent got off to a disappointing start at the Rio Olympics as Apurvi Chandra and Ayonika Paul have failed to qualify for the final of the 10m Air rifle women's event here at the Olympic Shooting Centre on Saturday.
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug 6 (ANI): Indian rower Dattu Bhokanal on Saturday progressed through to the quarterfinals of the men's single sculls event after finishing third in the first heat of the event here at the Rio Olympics.
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug.6 (ANI) - There are two enduring pictures of the Indian women's hockey team that last year clinched a spot in the Olympic Games line-up after a gap of 36 years. Both frames have one common feature - an agonizing Ritu Rani writhing in pain.
Rio de Janeiro, Aug.6 (ANI): Indian contingent, led by ace shooter Abhinav Bindra, marched their way out in the middle as the Rio Olympics kicked off in a spectacular fashion with a colourful opening ceremony here at the Macarana Stadium on Saturday.
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug.5 (ANI): Indian hockey captain P.R. Sreejesh, a self confessed foodie, has been forced to curb his diet to improve his goalkeeping ability.
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug.5 (ANI): The Indian hockey team is ready to showcase their skills and move towards their initial target of making the quarter-finals at the Olympic Games, says coach Roelant Oltmans.
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug.5 (ANI): Shooters are aiming to hit the bull's eye on the opening day of competitions as India aspire to improve on its 2012 London Olympic show in the quadrennial sporting extravaganza beginning Saturday.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Aug 4 (ANI): The Indian men's hockey team captain PR Sreejesh has warned his side against taking minnows Ireland lightly when they begin their Rio Olympic campaign on Saturday.