Olympics

The torch is the most emblematic element of the relay, where the flame is passed from hand to hand, from Greece to the city where the games are held. Each...

Rio de Janeiro: Creators of Pokemon Go said on Wednesday they were doing everything possible to release the blockbuster mobile game in Brazil in time for...

Rio de Janeiro: Police used stun grenades and tear gas to clear protesters in the path of the Olympic torch in a poor suburb of Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday,...

Rio de Janerio: British world road race champion Lizzie Armitstead has said she was "very naive" in failing to contest the first of three missed...

Rio de Janeiro: Adjusting quickly to the Olympic atmosphere and its unfamiliar environment will be key for Andy Murray as he bids to defend the title he won...

Rio de Janerio: Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian of all time with 18 gold medals among his career haul of 22, will carry the U.S. flag in...

New Delhi: Cleared by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA), Narsingh Yadav on Wednesday got the go ahead of United World Wrestling (UWW) to compete in the...

Brasilia: Pele has been invited to light the Olympic pyre for the Rio Games on Friday but the Brazilian soccer great is checking with his sponsors to see if...

Mumbai: PR Sreejesh says his dual role as India hockey captain and goalkeeper is to allow his teammates the freedom to express themselves in Rio but knows...

Rio de Janeiro: Spain's Rafael Nadal has confirmed he will compete in all three tennis events at the Rio Olympics despite being not at his best after...