Rio Olympics 2016

Ex-Kenyan Sports Minister Hassan Wario, Olympic team leader Stephen Soi convicted for Rio 2016 embezzlement

Wario, who served as the country's sports minister from 2013 to 2018, was one of six Kenyan officials charged with abuse of office and the misappropriation of 55 million shillings ($545,000) during the Rio Olympics.

AIBA appoints agency to investigate allegations of unfair refereeing and judging at 2016 Rio Olympics

The report on the first stage of the investigation is expected to be released by McLaren Global Sport Solutions at the end of August 2021.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: 2016 tennis gold medallist Monica Puig to miss Summer Games

Puig was unseeded at the Rio Olympics, but capped a run of upsets by beating three-time Grand Slam champion Angelique Kerber in the singles final.

International Boxing Association declares itself debt-free, announces investigation into judging corruption

AIBA said that the investigation will "notably be around the Rio 2016 Olympic Games boxing tournament", where referees were accused of not judging fairly.

Rio Olympics 2016: A medal-centric blueprint can ensure 2020 vision at Tokyo

India had a very forgettable 2016 Rio Olympics, but could fare better in four years' time if certain simple steps are taken

Australia's race walk champion Jared Tallent announces retirement at 36 due to injuries

The 36-year-old won gold in the 50 kilometre race walk at the London Olympics in 2012, adding to the 50km silver and 20km bronze medals he picked up in Beijing four years earlier.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Shreeshankar Murali sets sights on competing in top-quality competitions after sealing Games quota

“Winning a medal at the Tokyo Olympics is achievable, but it’s tough,” Shreeshankar told Firstpost. “There are a lot of factors to consider when it comes to competing in the Olympic Games."

Book excerpt from 'The Gopichand Factor': On Saina Nehwal winning bronze at 2012 London Olympics

'The Gopichand Factor' by Abhijeet Kulkarni has a chapter on Saina Nehwal where he chronicles her relationship with India coach and former player Pullela Gopichand.

Rio Olympics 2016: Katie Ledecky‬ aims for rare freestyle gold treble in 200, 400 and 800m

Watch: 13-year-old Gaurika Singh‬ from Nepal, youngest Olympian ever, wins swim heat in Rio 2016