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Kate Middleton marks SportsAid's 40th anniversary with banquet at Kensington Palace
The Duchess of Cambridge met athletes who will be competing in the forthcoming Rio 2016 Olympics.
Rio 2016: Why aren't we investing in women's team sports at the Olympics?
Olympics offer women rare opportunity to inspire next generation of athletes.
Maria Sharapova banned for two years after positive meldonium test
Russian will miss Rio 2016 Olympic Games but is free to return to the sport in January 2018.
Rio Olympics 2016: NBA star Stephen Curry pulls out of Summer Games in Brazil
Stephen Curry pulls out of Rio Olympics 2016 to recover from knee and ankle injuries.
Amir Khan says he is no 'traitor' and is a 'proud British fighter' following criticism over representing Pakistan
Amir Khan had said that he wanted to represent Pakistan in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Tennis star Nick Kyrgios withdraws from Australia's Olympic squad over 'unfair and unjust' treatment
Nick Kyrgios becomes second Australian tennis player to withdraw from Olympic squad.
Boxer Amir Khan could be banned for two years if he represents Pakistan at 2016 Rio Olympics
Amir Khan facing a potential two-year ban from boxing if he represents Pakistan at Rio 2016 Olympics.
Amir Khan would 'love' to represent Pakistan at Rio Olympics after AIBA announces rule change
The Bolton-born star previously fought for Great Britain at the Athens Olympics in 2004.
2016 Rio Olympics: Amnesty warns Brazil against human rights violations
Rights watchdog reports mass evictions, forced labour and curbs on freedom in Rio.
Professional boxers set to compete at 2016 Rio Olympics after AIBA pass controversial rule change
Proposal has provoked fears over potentially dangerous mismatches between amateur and pro fighters.
Novak Djokovic says moving or cancelling Rio Olympics due to Zika virus is 'unthinkable'
Novak Djokovic won the Bronze medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games
Rio Olympics 2016: WHO dismisses call to move games out of Brazil over Zika
WHO rejects scientists warnings to move Olympics out of Brazil.
Rio Olympics 2016: Rafael Nadal puzzled to see players skip most 'important event in the world'
The upcoming Olympic Games in Rio has been plagued with problems relating to health, finance and infrastructure.
Maria Sharapova named in Russia's Olympic team despite suspension
Sharapova is under suspension after failing a drugs test at the 2016 Australian Open in January.
Mike Tyson: 'Ridiculous' for professional boxers to fight in the Olympics
Former heavyweight champion has said it is foolish for professional boxers to fight in the Olympics.
Rio Olympics 2016: Rory McIlroy might pull out of Summer Games over Zika threat
McIlroy is scheduled to represent Ireland as golf makes an appearance for the first time since 1904.
Budget cuts leave hospital near Rio de Janeiro's Olympic Park in 'squalid' condition
Patients still live in awful conditions at the former leper colony in Brazil's Olympic city.
Rio Olympics 2016: Cybercriminals target sports fans with fake ticket scams and phishing attacks
Kaspersky Lab experts say scammers have been selling fake tickets to the event since early 2015.
Andy Murray backs Australia's Nick Kyrgios over Olympic spot
Andy Murray says Nick Kyrgios is basically a 'good guy'.
Australia to supply its Olympians with Zika-proof condoms for Rio games
All sexually active athletes will have access to condoms with anti-viral lubricant.
Russia doping scandal: Sports minister pleas for Rio Olympics ban to be overturned
Vitaly Mutko admits being 'ashamed' of doping athletes but doesn't admit to state-sponsored activity.
Zika virus: WHO issues guidelines advising Rio Olympics travellers to abstain from sex
Pregnant women have been advised against visiting Brazil for the sports event.
Wasps scrum-half Joe Simpson headlines Team GB training squad for 2016 Olympic rugby sevens
Rugby union makes a first return to the Olympic Games since 1924 in Rio in a condensed form.
Protests and celebrations mount in Brazil as Senate votes to put President Dilma Rousseff on trial
The Brazilian Senate has voted in favour of putting President Dilma Rousseff on trial.
Rio Olympics 2016: Zika threat dismissed by IOC as games draw close
Committee says it is monitoring the Brazil situation closely as it tries to ease fears of fans and athletes.
Zika virus: Doctor warns that staging Olympics in Rio could lead to 'full blown global health disaster'
The Rio Olympics is scheduled to begin in the first week of August this year.
Rio Olympics 2016: Venus and Serena Williams aim for record fourth doubles gold
Williams sisters won the Olympic gold at the 2000, 2008 and 2012 games.
Rio 2016: Athletes sporting tattoos unlikely to be barred, tougher rules for Paralympians following Josef Craig ban
Athletes can sport a tattoo but body advertisements not allowed at Rio Olympics 2016.
Rio 2016: Andy Murray to avoid staying in Olympic village during gold medal defence
The defending singles champion will stay in an apartment with other British players.
Indian Olympic Association approaches Sachin Tendulkar to be brand ambassador, Salman Khan stays
Abhinav Bindra and A R Rahman among others approached by the IOA.