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Green, festive opening sees South America’s first Olympics kick off in Brazil

Aug 6, 2016

By Hardev Sanotra Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) With a glittering ceremony incorporating Brazil's popular music forms of samba, bossa nova and hip-hop, its diverse but vibrant history, a commitment to the environment and supermodel Giselle Bundchen making the last but longest catwalk of her career, the 31st Olympics got underway here late Friday.…

Every Indian Athlete is ‘Born a champion’: RAP Track launch for #RioOlympics

Aug 6, 2016

Every Indian Athlete is 'Born a champion': RAP Track launch for Rio Olympics August 5, 2016, New Delhi - The official song for India for the Rio Olympics 'Born a Champion' was launched today at Olympic Carnival by Mr. Vijay Goel,…

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Brazil opens Olympic Games with green, low tech themes promising a great party

Aug 6, 2016

By Hardev Sanotra Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6 (IANS) Saying Rio is ready to make history, President of 2016 games, Carlos Nuzman, promised to deliver a great experience turning dreams into reality. For the first time refugees were recognised…

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The 31st #OlympicGames declared open by Acting #Brazil President Michel Temer.

Aug 6, 2016

The 31st Olympic Games declared open by Acting Brazil President Michel Temer.

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Over 2,00,000 children to get free Rio Olympic tickets

Aug 4, 2016

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 4 (IANS) The organisers of the Rio Olympic Games will give away over 2,00,000 tickets to children for free, the Rio 2016 Organising Committee Communications Executive Director Mario Andrada has announced.…

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IOC approves five new sports for Tokyo 2020

Aug 4, 2016

Rio De Janeiro, Aug 4 (IANS) The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has approved five new sports for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, comprising baseball and softball, karate, skateboard, sports climbing and surfing. The decision taken…

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#WADA says Narsingh’s clean chit will be reviewed

Aug 2, 2016

New Delhi, Aug 2 (PTI) A day after wrestler Narsingh Yadav was exonerated of doping charges by the National Anti-doping Agency (NADA), its parent world body WADA said that it will review the case. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)…

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BCCI Working Committee approved the two T20 International matches against the West Indies on 27th…

Aug 2, 2016

BCCI Working Committee approved the two T20 International matches against the West Indies on 27th & 28th Aug.

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#NarsinghYadav to meet PM Narendra Modi today.

Aug 2, 2016

#NarsinghYadav to meet PM Narendra Modi today.

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Rahane’s ton puts India in control against Windies #cricket

Aug 2, 2016

Kingston, Aug 2 (IANS) Star batsman Ajinkya Rahane scored his seventh Test century as India gathered a vital 304-run first innings lead against the West Indies at stumps on the third day of the second cricket Test at the Sabina Park Stadium…

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