Beijing 2008

Now Russia faces possible suspension from Paralympic Games over doping scandal

Russia on Friday made a last-ditch bid to avoid a blanket ban at the Rio Games over state-run doping as a fresh batch of drug test failures from Beijing 2008 and London 2012 rocked the Olympics.

Rio 2016: From table tennis to diving, China aims for supremacy in six disciplines

Rio 2016: Sprint king Usain Bolt eyes unprecedented 'three-peat' and sub-19 200m record

Photos: Mascots from previous Olympics steal the show at Rio airport

Mascots from other editions of the Summer Olympic Games (L-R) Fu Niu Lele (Beijing 2008), Wenlock (London 2012), Misha (Moscow 1980), Mandeville (London 2012) and Athena (Athens 2004) pose for pictures at the International airport in Rio.

'India absolutely have to better Beijing Olympics medal tally'

In an exclusive interview, Prakash Padukone talks to Firstpost about various issues surrounding Indian sport and especially the upcoming Olympics.