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Oscar Pistorius could compete in 2020 Paralympics, says SA Sports chief
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 12 (ANI): Disgraced South African Paralympian Oscar Pistorius may compete at the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo, according to the country's Olympic committee chief.
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PR Sreejesh, Sushila Chanu to lead Indian hockey teams in Rio Olympics
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 12 (ANI): Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh and defender Sushila Chanu have been named as captain of India's men and women hockey teams respectively for next month's Rio Olympics.
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Renjith, Dharambir, Jinson join Rio-bound Indian contingent
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Bengaluru, July 11 (ANI): Triple jumper Renjith Maheswary, sprinter Dharambir Singh and middle distance runner Jinson Johnson seized the opportunity on the last day of qualification in order to secure their berths for next month's Rio Olympics at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium during the f
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Golfer Spieth joins Rio exodus over Zika virus fears
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 11 (ANI): World number three golfer Jordan Spieth has joined the chorus of players pulling out of next month's Rio Olympics over increasing fears about the Zika virus.
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Sharapova out of Rio as CAS delays decision on doping appeal
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 11 (ANI): The verdict on Maria Sharapova's two-year appeal against her doping suspension has been postponed till September, thus ruling the embattled Russian tennis star out of next month's Rio Olympics.
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Gatlin storms to 200m victory at US Olympic trials
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 10 (ANI): American sprinter Justin Gatlin displayed a blistering pace as he edged past in-form rival LaShawn Merritt to win the 200 meter race at the US Olympic trials.
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Dustin Johnson joins Rio exodus over Zika fears
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 9 (ANI): World number two golfer Dustin Johnson has joined the chorus of players pulling out of next month's Rio Olympics over increasing fears about the Zika virus.
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Trained relentlessly to secure Rio Olympics berth, says Dutee Chand
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, July 8 (ANI): Having touched everyone with her inspiring tale of resilience and unmeasured strength, ace Indian sprinter Dutee Chand has now turned her entire attention on next month's Rio Olympics.
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