Who is John Tortorella? Inside the career of the hardline NHL coach replacing Bruce Cassidy in Vegas’ late-season resetThe Vegas Golden Knights have made a significant coaching change. Bruce Cassidy has been fired with eight games remaining in the regular se...
30 Mar, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Why Brazil’s first nudist beach is making headlinesThe protests began after the police threatened to arrest actress Cristina Flores who was taking part in a shoot if she didn’t put her top b...
02 Jun, 2023, 04.17 PM IST
IOA sees 40% jump in Tokyo Olympic sponsorshipsThe sponsorships have allowed the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to open up their coffers to players and coaches participating in the on-...
26 Jul, 2021, 07.36 AM IST
India name 8 debutants in women's hockey squad for Tokyo OlympicsThe Indian women's hockey team will be captained by star striker Rani Rampal in the quadrennial Games.
17 Jun, 2021, 09.33 PM IST
Gender equality gap in sports reporting narrowing down: ReportIn the recently concluded 2016 Olympics Games at Rio, researchers found that men’s sports received just 20 per cent more air time than wome...
24 Aug, 2016, 04.58 PM IST
Sporting fraternity hails Sakshi Malik on her historic featCountry's sporting fraternity, led by iconic cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, today hailed female wrestler Sakshi Malik for clinching a historic...
18 Aug, 2016, 01.44 PM IST
Rio Olympics: India just one win away from tennis medalThe Indian duo will face the American pair of Venus Williams and Ram Rajeev in the semifinals.
13 Aug, 2016, 10.36 AM IST
Want to stay updated on the Rio Olympics? Use these appsTo watch all the Rio updates, you can choose to have multiple apps installed like the Times of India & The Economic Times apps.
13 Aug, 2016, 10.04 AM IST
Facebook collaborates with IOC, broadcasters for 2016 Rio OlympicsInstagram will launch personalised video channels in search and explore that will showcase the best moments happening in and around Rio.
09 Aug, 2016, 10.56 AM IST
Salman Khan named goodwill ambassador of India's Olympic contingentThe association between Salman Khan and the Indian Olympic Association was facilitated by IOA's official marketing agency IOS Sports & Ente...
23 Apr, 2016, 06.40 PM IST
Ticket sale for Rio Olympics begins in India"Earlier, we had a different process, selling the tickets and doing the hospitality part (of the ticket holders). Actually, we were not gea...
22 Jan, 2016, 05.44 PM IST
Olympics 2016: Hockey India to evaluate performance in FIH World League Semi FinalsHockey India will evaluate the performance of the national men's and women's teams in the recently-held FIH World League Semi Finals in Bel...
19 Jul, 2015, 01.34 PM IST
One year of Modi government: Sports education should be compulsory, says Sarbananda SonowalSarbananda Sonowal believes that a sharp focus on 75 medal probables will deliver results in Rio Olympics 2016.
17 May, 2015, 05.47 AM IST
Artists benefit more from National Games: PT Usha"It helps upcoming sportstars to get better facilities including good stadiums, tracks and other essential infrastructure," PT Usha said.
02 Feb, 2015, 12.54 PM IST
Main aim is to qualify for Rio Games: Mary Kom"I just want to say that I want her (likely) suspension (if it happens) to be lifted as soon as possible," she said reluctantly.
20 Nov, 2014, 05.52 PM IST
Indian channel Star gets broadcast rights for 2016 Rio GamesDespite India serving a ban from the Olympic fold, the International Olympic Committee has awarded broadcast rights of several important mu...
31 Jul, 2013, 11.23 PM IST
- China builds first high speed train for Brazil
China has built the first high-speed electrical train for Brazilian capital Rio de Janeiro in time for use during the 2014 World Cup Footba...
08 Jun, 2011, 03.58 PM IST