Rio Olympics

The investigation found that there were two bouts that caused the "system to publicly collapse." The first was the infamous bantamweight quarter-final in which World and European Champion Michael Conlan lost to Vladimir Nikitin from Russia despite pummelling him in the ring. Conlan had famously abused the referees and judges on camera before going professional.

Super Sindhu conquers Marin to win her maiden India Open title

The win also narrowed down Sindhu's head-to-head record against the Spaniard to 4-5. Sindhu had last defeated Marin in the BWF Super Series in Dubai last year. Earlier, Viktor Axelsen of Denmark clinched the men's singles title beating Chinese Taipei's Tien Chen Chou in straight games.

This Indian woman is shattering the glass ceiling for celebrity pay

PV Sindhu gets an endorsement fee of up to 12.5 million rupees (about $192,000) a day, according to her agent— that haul is second only to cricket captain Virat Kohli. Last week, Gatorade named Sindhu its first brand ambassador from India, and on Monday she took the stage at a news event for Panasonic.

M&M gifts off-roader vehicles to Rio heroes Sindhu, Sakshi

Pawan Goenka, Executive Director, M&M, handed over the keys of the 'Mahindra Thar' to the two sportspersons at a felicitation ceremony held at the company's manufacturing plant in Kandivali here, said a media release.

PM announces Task Force to prepare India for next Olympics

With India getting only two medals in the Rio Olympics, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced the decision to set up a Task Force to prepare a comprehensive action plan for effective participation in the next three Olympics.

Why is India so bad at sports?

India has managed just one gold medal since 1980, when shooter Abhinav Bindra became the first individual to win gold for his country at the 10 meter air rifle event in 2008. The country's previous gold medals, eight between 1928-1980, were all in field hockey.

Super Sindhu seals a medal; Enters final beating Okuhara

P V Sindhu scripted history by becoming the first Indian shuttler to reach the finals of the women's singles competion at the Rio Olympics as she stunned Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in straight games to assure India of atleast a silver medal here today.

Country is proud of Sakshi's feat: President, PM Modi

"Hearty Congratulations to #SakshiMalik for winning a medal in women's wrestling in #Rio2016 and doing India proud," President Mukherjee said in his official Twitter handle.

Mamata congratulates Sakshi Malik for winning bronze medal

The 23-year-old grappler from Haryana clinched a bronze medal beating Kyrgyzstan's Aisuluu Tynybekova 8-5 in women's 58 kg freestyle category ending India's painful wait for a medal at the Rio Olympic Games.

Olympic association has been good for Edelweiss: Rashesh Shah

In sports too it is not the short-term but the long-term trend that matters, says Rashesh Shah, Chairman and CEO, Edelweiss Group. Edelweiss Group is India's principal sponsor at the ongoing Rio Olympics. Speaking exclusively to CNBC-TV18's Priya Sheth, he speaks about the association and how close non-cricket sports are to his heart.

India continue dismal show on day seven of Rio Olympics

India were left seeking their first medal of the Rio Olympics after suffering further setbacks on day seven with the elimination of archer Atanu Das, rifle shooters Gagan Narang and Chain Singh and shuttlers from men's and women's doubles.

It wasn't a great day for India at Rio Olympics

Jitu Rai and Prakash Nanjappa failed to qualify for the men‘s 50-m pistol ranking at 12 and 25, respectively. Speaking to Network18, Rai said he was disappointed with his performance. “I Could Not Perform According To My Potential,” he said.

Abhinav Bindra misses podium finish at Rio

For the man who won India its first ever gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, the Rio Olympics has not been so lucky. Ace marksman Abhinav Bindra missed a podium finish by a whisker and ended up coming fourth in the 10 meter rifle shooting. Network18 caught up with the star shooter in Brazil. Watch video to know if he has any regrets...

Rio Olympics 2016 to cost $4.55 bn; 51% more than budgeted

The study points out that the total cost of USD 4.55 billion is 51 percent more than what was allotted for in the budget for the Rio summer games. The cost overrun in London was 76 percent.

India's Rio-bound wrestler Yadav fails doping test

Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav, who was set to compete at the Rio Olympics in the 74kg freestyle category, has tested positive for a banned steroid, the national anti-doping agency (NADA) told Reuters on Sunday.

Rio Olympics: Here's how India's wrestling queens prepare

Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik exemplify that mentality. Young, eager and kicked about their first opportunity at the highest stage in world sport.

Russia anger after Rio ban appeal rejected

The international sports tribunal today rejected an appeal by Russian athletes against a Rio Olympics ban amid mounting pressure for action over state-run doping in Russia.

Ahead of Olympics 2016, remembering India's first gold medalist

The Indian contingent all set to leave for the Rio Olympics, Network 18 is remembering all those who made India proud in the biggest world event and in today‘s edition the channel covers Abhinav Bindra, India's first gold medal winner in an individual event.

Internet ad spend to overtake TV by 2017: ZenithOptimedia

The industry will be boosted in 2016 by advertising around the Rio Olympics, the European soccer championships and the US Presidential election.

Power Ministry pledges Rs 140 cr for sports activites, infra

The PSUs under the power ministry, particularly the coal companies, have taken it upon themselves as a responsibility to do two things, Power Minister Piyush Goyal told reporters on the sidelines of the India-Australia Energy Dialogue here.