23 athletes from London Olympics positive in doping retests
BERLIN: Twenty-three athletes from five sports tested positive for banned drugs in re-checks of 265… Read More
9 years ago
Olympics
Tennis: Maria Sharapova named in Russian Olympic team
MOSCOW: Russia have included Maria Sharapova in their Olympic tennis team. Read More
9 years ago
Brazil investigating possible corruption at Olympic venues
RIO DE JANERIO: Brazilian investigators have expanded their probe into possible corruption around the staging… Read More
9 years ago
Rio Olympics to be held despite Rousseff impeachment, says IOC
BERLIN: The preparations for the Rio de Janeiro Olympics will not be affected by the… Read More
9 years ago
Work halted on some Olympic projects 88 days before games
RIO DE JANEIRO: With less than three months to go until the start of the… Read More
9 years ago
Four Russian gold medallists in Sochi Olympics reportedly doped
LOS ANGELES: Four Russian gold medallists at the 2014 Sochi Olympics were drug cheats, doping… Read More
9 years ago
Indian sportsmen miffed at Salman’s appointment as goodwill ambassador
NEW DELHI: India's important sporting personalities were upset over the appointment of Bollywood superstar Salman… Read More
9 years ago
Salman Khan named Goodwill Ambassador of Indian Contingents for Rio Olympics
NEW DELHI: Bollywood actor Salman Khan was named the Goodwill Ambassador of the Indian Contingents… Read More
9 years ago
Pakistani wrestler stranded in Beijing due to PIA flight delay
BEIJING: Pakistani wrestler Inam Butt, who is looking forward to take part in the 2016… Read More
9 years ago
Rio Olympics to charge teams for mosquito screens to prevent Zika
Even as athletes grow increasingly concerned about the outbreak of the Zika virus in Brazil,… Read More
9 years ago
Brazil will make Olympics safe from Zika virus – WHO official
World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Margaret Chan said on Tuesday Brazil is doing a… Read More
9 years ago
Zika virus discourages many Americans from Latin America travel
WASHINGTON: The rapidly spreading Zika virus is discouraging many Americans from traveling to Latin America and… Read More
10 years ago
Messi will not play at Rio Olympics, says Argentina coach
BUENOS AIRES: Lionel Messi will not chase a second Olympic football gold medal at the… Read More
10 years ago
Travelers’ delight: Falling oil prices mean cheaper air fares
NEW YORK: Plummeting oil prices have led to falling plane ticket prices-- and prospects for… Read More
10 years ago
Beijing to host Winter Olympics 2022
KUALA LUMPUR: Beijing was chosen by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host the 2022… Read More
10 years ago
Pakistani athletes shine in Special Olympics 2015
LOS ANGELES: Three Pakistani athletes taking part in the Special Olympics 2015 stood on the… Read More
10 years ago
Pakistan hockey coach blames govt for Olympic failure
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's hockey coach on Tuesday blamed the government for the team's failure to qualify… Read More
10 years ago
Pakistan take on England in World Hockey League quarter final
ANTWERP: Pakistan and England will square off in the quarter final of the World Hockey… Read More
10 years ago
Squash must be included in Olympics: Jahangir Khan
Pakistan's legendary squash player and perhaps the most consistent athlete ever, Jahangir Khan believes that… Read More
11 years ago
Rio 2016 mascots inspired by animals and plants of Brazil
RIO DE JANEIRO: Bright yellow and cat-like, with a green leaf-haired brother, the mascots for… Read More
11 years ago