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Usain Bolt hits back at `disrespectful` Justin Gatlin
Updated : 8 years, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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, 7 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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IOC seeking 'legal advice' over banning Russia from Rio Olympics
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
London, July 19 (ANI): The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has delayed its decision on putting a possible blanket ban on the Russian athletes from the next month's Rio Olympics, stating that it is seeking legal advice before making any decision.
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Richard Gasquet ruled out of Rio Olympics with back injury
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 19 (ANI): French tennis star Richard Gasquet has been ruled out of next month's Rio Olympics due to a back injury.
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WADA calls for Russian athletes to be banned from Rio Games
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 18 (ANI): The World Anti-Doping Agency on Monday called on global sports governing bodies to ban Russia from the forthcoming Rio Olympics in the wake of damning and devastating report into the embattled country's sport.
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Golfers snubbing Olympics because of no prize money, says Rio official
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Melbourne, July 17 (ANI):Carlos Nuzman, the head of the organizing committee for the Rio Olympics, has tipped the lack of prize money as the main reason behind the withdrawal of the world's top four golfers from the games and not because of increasing fear of Zika virus.
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Zika concerns: ITF reassures players post Rio pull-outs
Updated : 8 years, 7 months ago IST
Johannesburg, July 17 (ANI): With the increasing fear of Zika virus forcing many of the athletes to pull out of next month's Rio Olympics, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) has reassured the players of providing adequate protection in the upcoming games.
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