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One year on, the only legacy of Rio Olympics 2016 is abject dysfunction, not prosperity
Samindra Kunti •The true legacy that Rio 2016 has is that the Olympics must be delivered on more equitable and sustainable terms in the future.
Sonu Sood says 'it feels great to make a biopic on PV Sindhu'; film in scripting stage
Fp Staff •The research undertaken by Sonu Sood's team has impressed badminton champ PV Sindhu.
Alia Bhatt, Dipa Karmakar have made it to Forbes '30 Under 30' Asia list
•Alia Bhatt is one of India's 53 achievers on the list.
Rio Olympics 2016 was not perfect, but organisers exceeded expectations, says IOC
•The Rio de Janeiro Olympics may not have been perfect but organisers exceeded expectations given the political and economic situation in the South American country, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Tuesday.
British Olympic medallist Louis Smith handed two-month ban for mocking Islam
•Olympic medallist Louis Smith was given a two-month ban by British Gymnastics on Tuesday for appearing to mock Islam.
Heena Sidhu pulls out of shooting championship in Iran; cites compulsory hijab rule as reason
•Indian pistol shooter Heena Sidhu has pulled out of the Asian Airgun Shooting Championship in Iran due to the compulsory hijab rule for all women athletes.
Olympic gold medallist swimmer Mack Horton set to return after cancer scare
Fpsports •Olympic gold medallist Mack Horton expects to be back in the pool training this week after having a suspect mole removed from his chest.
Saina Nehwal resumes badminton practice, may play China Open next month
•Star Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal will return to competitive action at the China Open next month following a successful recovery from the knee injury that derailed her Olympic campaign
Dipa Karmakar asks for cash instead of BMW presented by Sachin Tendulkar
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Dipa Karmakar to return BMW presented to her by Sachin Tendulkar due to bad roads in Agartala
Fpsports •Indian gymnast Dipa Karmakar is going to return the BMW she was presented by Sachin Tendulkar owing to maintenance issues.