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Indian tricolour raised at Rio Olympic Village
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug.3 (ANI): The Indian tricolour was raised at the Olympic Athletes Village amid the humdrum of Samba beats and cultural performances late last evening.
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Nadal to play singles, doubles and mixed at Rio Olympics
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg, Aug.3 (ANI): 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal, who has been battling with a left wrist injury that forced him to pull out of the French Open and Wimbledon, has confirmed his participation in the men's singles, doubles and mixed doubles event in the upcoming Rio Oly
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13-year-old Nepali swimmer becomes youngest Olympian at Rio
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Kathmandu, Aug 2 (ANI): With just 13 years and 235 days, Nepali swimmer Gaurika Singh has imprinted her name in the history books after she became the youngest athlete to participate at 31st Rio Olympics.
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After NADA clearance, Sports Minister assures full support to Narsingh
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug.2 (ANI): A day after Narsingh Yadav was cleared by National Anti-doping Agency (NADA) from the doping charges, Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel on Tuesday said that he will extend his best support in getting the wrestler's name clear for his participation in the Rio Olymp
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Winning Grand Slams still remains priority for Rio-bound Kerber
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg, Aug.2 (ANI): Winning Grand Slam titles are more important than an Olympic Games medal, according to world number two Angelique Kerber.
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Google unveils enhanced features for fans to enjoy 'Olympic Games
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 2 (ANI): Celebrating the buzz and excitement around the Olympic games across the country, Google has unveiled a set of enhanced features to bring alive the Olympic mood among Indian fans.
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You'll never become a victim of injustice again: PM assures Narsingh
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 2 (ANI): After receiving a clean chit from the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) over doping charges against him, Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav was assured by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday that he would never face injustice again and wished him all the best for the
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Road to Rio: Wrestler Narsingh Yadav to meet PM Modi today
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 2 (ANI): Narsingh Yadav, who was cleared of doping charges by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of leaving for Rio to represent India in the Olympics.
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After NADA's clearance, Narsingh fully prepared to compete at Rio, sa
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 2 (ANI): After National Anti-doping Agency (NADA) exonerated Narsingh Yadav from the doping charges, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has said the wrestler is absolutely prepared to compete in upcoming Rio Olympics.
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WFI hopeful of Narsingh's Rio participation post NADA's clean ch
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug.1 (ANI): After wrestler Narsingh Yadav got a clean chit from National Anti-doping Agency (NADA) over doping charges, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh on Monday said they will send the order to the United World Wrestling (UWW) so as to get
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NADA exonerates Narsingh from doping charges, paves wrestler's way fo
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 1 (ANI): Ending weeks of suspense over Narsingh Yadav's Rio Olympics participation, the National Anti-doping Agency on Monday exonerated the wrestler from the charges of violating anti-doping rules while pointing that he was a victim of sabotage perpetrated by a competito
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Mann Ki Baat: Highlights from PM Modi's address
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 31 (ANI): After flagging off the 'RUN FOR RIO' in New Delhi today to celebrate the Olympic mood in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on the nation to boost the morale of the Indian contingent heading for the Olympics.
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