2008 Beijing Olympics

Turning Point: 'Olympic medal made me,' boxer Vijender Singh recounts the moment that changed his life

Boxer Vijender Singh went to the 2008 Olympics as an underdog and came home with a historic medal. 12 years later, he still feels his Beijing waltz was the turning point of his illustrious career.

Badminton's greatest rivalry meets its inevitable end as Lin Dan follows Lee Chong Wei into retirement

Lin Dan, known for his ability to suddenly up the ante in the middle of a match, won two Olympics gold medals, won the World Championships five times and the prestigious All-England crown on six occasions

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Protests or not, politics and the Games have always been intertwined

Protests or not, politics and the Olympics have always been intertwined.

Lee Chong Wei's stellar 19-year badminton career in interactive graphics, from World No 1 to sport's beloved nearly man

His spirit wants him to fight, but his body can't. For once, the stoic Lee Chong Wei knew he had to accept defeat.

'I felt like a 16-year-old,' swimming ace Michael Phelps recounts his road to glory at 2016 Rio Olympics

"I felt like a 16 or 17-year-old kid just enjoying and loving the process. London 2012 and Rio 2016 were both very different and I love both those Olympics just as much," Phelps said.

Wrestling Federation of India upgrades Sushil Kumar, Sakshi Malik's contracts to Grade A

Terming it as a mistake, the Wrestling Federation of India on Wednesday announced that the contracts of star grapplers Sushil Kumar and Sakshi Malik have been upgraded to Grade A from B.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: International Weightlifting Federation slaps sanctions on India over doping violations

Countries with 10-19 doping violations over that same period will be limited to two men and two women in Tokyo. At least nine more countries, including Bulgaria, Iran and India

WADA to investigate allegations of systematic doping by Chinese athletes during the 1980-90s

WADA said, “The Agency will ensure that, if action is warranted and feasible under the World Anti-Doping Code, the necessary and appropriate steps will be taken.”

IAAF World Championship 2017: As Usain Bolt bids farewell, here's an interactive look at his top five races

As Bolt is preparing to grace the track for one final time, it is only fair we take a look at some of the unfathomable moments in his career

Shalane Flanagan awarded 2008 Olympic silver medal in 10,000m as Elvan Abeylegesse banned for doping

US distance runner Shalane Flanagan was celebrating on Monday after finally being awarded her silver medal from the 2008 Olympic Games 10,000 meters following a doping ban against Turkish second-place finisher Elvan Abeylegesse.