Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympics

Narsingh Yadav was India's representative in the wrestling 74kg category for Rio 2016 ahead of Sushil Kumar.

Arjun Devgan Jul 24, 2016

Featuring 6000 dancers, the Rio Olympics opening ceremony will capture the spirit of Carnival.

Priya Joshi Jul 23, 2016

Farah recorded the fastest time in 2016 in the 5000m.

Tony Mogan Jul 23, 2016

Spain's David Ferrer has backed fellow countryman Rafael Nadal to win gold medal at Rio Olympics 2016.

Arjun Devgan Jul 23, 2016

Britain IOC member Adam Pengilly wants Russia to be banned from Rio 2016.

Arjun Devgan Jul 23, 2016

The 28-year-old triathlete is determined to defend his Olympic title this summer.

Joshua Evans Jul 23, 2016

There are 14 Judo events in the Brazil Games – here is a history of the event and its 2016 schedule.

Joshua Evans Jul 23, 2016

The Serbian won a bronze medal in Beijing 2008 but has got no closer to gold since.

Tony Mogan Jul 22, 2016

There are two hockey events in the Brazil Games – here is a history of the event and its 2016 schedule

George Flood Jul 22, 2016

Bolt is the defending 100m and 200m Olympic champion.

Arjun Devgan Jul 22, 2016

Pressure is on the IOC to enforce a blanket ban after 68 track and field athletes saw their suspension upheld.

George Flood Jul 21, 2016

Winning a spot on China's Olympic weightlifting squad can be more difficult than the Olympics itself

Alex Wheeler Jul 21, 2016

IOC is now deciding whether a blanket ban would be imposed on all Russian competitors in 2016 Olympics.

Tony Mogan Jul 21, 2016

Men and women's handball teams compete for gold in Brazil.

Tony Mogan Jul 21, 2016

Plymouth diver is a changed man since winning bronze at London 2012.

Nick Howson Jul 21, 2016

31-year-old fears fatigue will have detrimental effect on his Olympic hopes

Tony Mogan Jul 20, 2016

Seven-time All-Star recently left Oklahoma City to join the formidable Golden State Warriors.

George Flood Jul 20, 2016

Artistic, rhythmic gymnastics and trampolining events are set to thrill the Olympic Games in Brazil.

Nick Howson Jul 20, 2016

Tomas Berdych is Czech Republic's highest ranked tennis player.

Arjun Devgan Jul 20, 2016

At least nine cars were set on fire overnight in the north of the city, according to local media reports.

Staff Reporter Jul 19, 2016

Spurs are unaffected by men's football competition, which runs from 4 August to 20 August.

Nick Howson Jul 19, 2016

Fowler is among the favourites to land the coveted gold medal.

Joshua Evans Jul 19, 2016

There are two golf events in the Brazil Games - here is a history of the event and its 2016 schedule.

George Flood Jul 19, 2016

Murray is a three-time Rogers Cup champion.

Arjun Devgan Jul 19, 2016

President bemoans the 'dangerous relapse of politics' interference into sports' after damning investigation.

George Flood Jul 18, 2016

Damning findings of Professor Richard McLaren's two-month investigation are revealed.

George Flood Jul 18, 2016

At least 40 people who wanted to attend Rio Games were listed on intelligence services databases

Staff Reporter Jul 18, 2016

The women will compete under wild card entries so they can participate without meeting the formal qualification standards.

Pavitra Dwibhashyam Jul 18, 2016

Meares won gold in Athens in 2004 and in London in 2012.

Tony Mogan Jul 18, 2016

Brazil in search to win their first gold medal at home.

Eduardo Fernandez-Abascal Jul 18, 2016