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Djokovic to compete at Rio, shrugs off Zika concerns
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 28 (ANI): World number one Novak Djokovic has said that he would play in next month's Rio Olympics despite increasing fears about the Zika virus.
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Wrestler Narsingh fails second dope test ahead of NADA hearing
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): Embattled wrestler Narsingh Yadav's hopes of representing India at the 74kg event in next month's Rio Olympics received a major jolt after failing his second dope test conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) on July 5th.
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More Russians banned from Rio Olympics, toll crosses 100
Updated : 8 years, 6 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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Praveen Rana named dope-tainted Narsingh's replacement for Rio: WFI
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 27 (ANI): The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) on Wednesday confirmed that they have named Praveen Rana as replacement for embattled wrestler Narsingh Yadav, who was tested positive for a banned substance, for the next month's Rio Olympics if the latter fails to get a
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IRCTC offers Rs. 10 lakh insurance cover for passengers
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 26 (ANI): Railway passengers from next month, booking tickets through the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation, (IRCTC) website can avail a travel accident cover of Rs. 10 lakh at a premium of one rupee.
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Zika risk at Rio Olympics 'low'
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C, Jul 26 (ANI): People traveling to Brazil for the Olympic Games next month can breathe a little sigh of relief as a team of researchers has claimed that the risk of international spread due to the event is low.
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Rio-bound wrestler Narsingh Yadav fails dope test
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Wrestler Narsingh Yadav's hopes to represent India in next month's Rio Olympics suffered a major setback after he failed a dope test conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).
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Usain Bolt hits back at `disrespectful` Justin Gatlin
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 23 (ANI): Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt has hit back at Justin Gatlin, accusing the American rival of 'disrespect' ahead of next month's Rio Olympics.
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Bolt quashes fitness concerns, cruises to 200m victory in London
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
London, July 23 (ANI): Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt brushed aside concerns surrounding his fitness ahead of next month's Rio Olympics as he cruised to victory in the 200metres at the London Anniversary Games.
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Bolt believes Olympic ban on Russian athletes will scare dopers
Updated : 8 years, 6 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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CAS upholds Rio Olympics ban on Russian track and field athletes
Updated : 8 years, 6 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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My aim is to reach Rio Olympics final,says Dharambir Singh
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 20 (ANI):Dharambir Singh, who became the first Indian in 36 years to qualify for the 200 metres event for Olympics, on Wednesday said he is looking forward to improve his performance in order to enhance his chances of reaching the finals at next month's Rio Games.
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