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After Narsingh Yadav, now Inderjit Singh fails dope test
Updated : 8 years, 6 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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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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After Narsingh, wrestler Sandeep Tulsi Yadav also fails dope test
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 25 (ANI): A day after it was reported that India's Rio Olympics-bound wrestler Narsingh Yadav tested positive for a banned steroid, another Indian wrestler, Sandeep Tulsi Yadav, has failed a dope test conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).
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Narsingh Yadav's coach claims conspiracy as he fails dope test
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 24 (ANI): Rubbishing reports of Narsingh Yadav testing positive for a banned steroid, his coach Jamal Singh on Sunday alleged it to be a conspiracy against the Rio Olympics-bound wrestler.
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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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IOC reveals another 45 failed drug tests from Beijing & London
Updated : 8 years, 6 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, 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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IOC bars Russian sports minister from Rio Olympics
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 19 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has banned Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko from the next month's Rio Olympics in the wake of damning and devastating reports into the embattled country's sport.
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