Olympics

Free life time SpiceJet air tickets to medal winners

Medal winners Sushil Kumar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Vijay Kumar, MC Mary Kom, Saina Nehwal and Gagan Narang will enjoy this facility.

Ostapchuk stripped of gold medal for doping

Olympic women's shot put champion Nadzeya Ostapchuk has been stripped of the gold medal she won at the London Games a week ago after testing positive for a banned anabolic steroid. Two urine samples taken from the Belarussian before and after her win last Monday tested positive for metenolone, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said in a statement on Monday, the day after the Games ended. "Ostapchuk is disqualified from the women's shot put event, where she had placed first (and) is excluded from the Games of the XXX Olympiad in London in 2012," the statement said

Antony awards Rs 30 lakh to silver medallist Vijay Kumar

Defence Minister AK Antony on Friday presented a cash reward of Rs 30 lakh to Vijay Kumar, who won a silver medal in the 25-metre rapid fire pistol event at the London Olympics.

Why Phelps says he's done with swimming and will never coach

Michael Phelps, superman in the Olympic pool, says he sees no role for himself in the sport after he quits: not as coach, mentor and certainly not as Comeback Kid. Read to know why.

Army promotes shooter Vijay Kumar, will help him become officer

The army has said it will assist the Olympic medallist to become a commissioned officer. Kumar was promoted today to a higher rank.

Vijay Kumar conferred Himachal Gaurav Award

The Himachal Gaurav Samman was conferred on Vijay at the Independence Day function at Kullu by Chief Minister PK Dhumal.

London Olympics: Britain's success and its domino effect

With all doubters silenced, London 2012 is being hailed as the greatest Olympics tournament ever. But how will its success change the country socially, culturally, financially and politically?

What the bronze medal means for Afghanistan

In a year filled with suicide bombings, school poisonings and kidnappings, including the killing of three US soldiers in Afghanistan today, Rohullah Nikpah's taekwondo bronze in the Olympics feels golden.

Images: Not only can Mary box, but she can dance too

After Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt were welcomed home last night, it was Mary Kom's turn to revel in praise on her arrival today.

Hockey: London debacle means its time to take hard decisions

Former captain of the Indian hockey team says that it was not the defeats but the attitude of the players who did not seem willing to battle it out that has landed Indian hockey in intensive care.

Brisbane could end Melbourne mayor's dream to host Olympics

Basking in the glory of being named the world's most desirable metropolis, Melbourne is hoping to bring a Summer Games to the city in the near future even though the country's Olympic chief would prefer Brisbane to host the event.

New era begins for Rio as Olympics flag arrives in Brazil

The flag landed on Brazilian soil for the first time Monday evening as the countdown towards the 2016 Games began.

Olympics: Why is Britain all heart and China ruthless?

This Olympics has proven that as long as there is competitive sport, China will keep producing some stunning athletes. But the way in which they produce them, is highly debatable.

Oly medal perfect climax to all hardships I've been through: Mary Kom

"This Olympic bronze is very, very special for me. Of course the world titles also mean a lot but an Olympic medal is at an altogether different level for every athlete in the world. It is the highest honour," Mary Kom said.