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Rio Olympics: Indian rower Dattu Bhokanal out of medal contention
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Rio de Janerio, Aug 9 (ANI): Indian rower Dattu Bhokanal, who was among the few bright spots on the opening day of the competition, on Tuesday crashed out of the medal event after finishing fourth in his men's single sculls quarterfinals here at the Rio Olympics.
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Rio Olympics: Rower Dattu Bhokanal to compete in singles sculls quarters t
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 9 (ANI): Indian rower Dattu Bhokanal, who was among the few bright spots on the opening day of the competition, will compete in the quarterfinals of the men's single sculls event here at the Rio Olympics on Tuesday.
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Rio Olympics: Indian eves thrashed 3-0 by Great Britain in second pool gam
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 9 (ANI): The Indian women's hockey team, who produced a spirited performance to eke out a 2-2 draw against Japan in their opening game, failed to continue their resurgence as they suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Great Britain in their second fixture of Pool B a
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'Suicide Squad' to break box office records despite poor review
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
London, Aug 8. (ANI): Despite not being able to grab good reviews, American superhero film 'Suicide Squad' marked the top opening of all time for an August release.
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Shikhar Dhawan relishes `healthy competition` for opening slot
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
St. Lucia, Aug. 8 (ANI): Asserting that there exists a 'healthy competition' among three openers for the opening two slots, Indian batsman Shikhar Dhawan has said that they are least bothered about their selection and are enjoying each other's on-field success and company off
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Rio Olympics: Indian eves fight back to secure dramatic draw against Japan
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug. 7 (ANI):The India women's hockey team, who were making their first Olympic appearance in 36 years, bounced back from two goals down to settle for a 2-2 draw against Japan in their opening Pool B match in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
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POA contradicts reports over selection of Pak flag bearer in Rio
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Karachi, Aug 7 (ANI): Contradicting the reports regarding a difference of opinion with the Pakistan Sports Board (PSB) over the selection of Pakistani shooter Ghulam Mustafa Bashir to lift the national flag in the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics, the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) h
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Pistol shooter Jitu Rai's meltdown a huge blow to India's hopes
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug.7 (ANI): World number three ranked air pistol shooter Jitu Rai's meltdown in the finals of the 10-metre event on Saturday was a huge blow to India's hopes of launching the 31st Olympic Games with a medal on the opening day, where the redeeming feature w
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Rio Olympics: Jitu Rai making it to finals an honour for nation, says Rand
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 7 (ANI): Former Olympic-level trap and skeet shooter Raja Randhir Singh, who is now an Indian Olympic Association (IOA) member expressed his happiness at the qualification of Jitu Rai, who kept India's medal hopes on the opening day of the Rio Olympics alive by quali
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Paes-Bopanna knocked out of men's doubles in Rio Olympic opener
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Aug 6 (ANI): Indian tennis ace Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna on Saturday crashed out of the men's doubles event at the Rio Olympics after losing to their Polish counterparts in the opening round in straight sets here on Saturday.
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Abhinav Bindra leads Indian contingent as Rio Olympics gets underway
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Rio de Janeiro, Aug.6 (ANI): Indian contingent, led by ace shooter Abhinav Bindra, marched their way out in the middle as the Rio Olympics kicked off in a spectacular fashion with a colourful opening ceremony here at the Macarana Stadium on Saturday.
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Hockey team not attending opening ceremony as they need 'rest':
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi, Aug 6 (ANI): Dispelling the notion that the Indian Hockey team was refusing to attend the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics as a sign of protest against inappropriate and shabby kits, Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel asserted that the team was avoiding the ceremony as they had
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