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Aussies cast off woes with national lap of honour 29 Aug 2016 - 10:21 am

Australian Olympians pose for pictures during official welcome home celebrations at the Sydney Opera House on August 29, 2016. (AFP / SAEED KHAN) ...

Russia says unlawful political decision behind ban on its Paralympic team - TASS 23 Aug 2016 - 01:35 pm

MOSCOW: The decision by Court of Arbitration for Sport to uphold a ban on Russia's partcipation in next month's Rio Paralympics is unlawful...

Speedo ends sponsorship of Lochte after Rio scandal 22 Aug 2016 - 06:15 pm

(FILES) This file photo taken on August 03, 2016 shows US swimmer Ryan Lochte holding a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, two...

Japanese Prime Minister Abe wows Rio finale as Super Mario 22 Aug 2016 - 03:55 pm

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, dressed as Super Mario, holds a red ball during the closing ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games...

'Marvellous' Rio flames out as Super Abe takes baton 22 Aug 2016 - 10:00 am

Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe is seen on stage. (REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov) Rio de Janeiro: The Rio Olympics ended in a blaze of...

Russia win fifth group all-around gold in rhythmic gymnastics 21 Aug 2016 - 06:57 pm

Gold medallists Russia, silver medallists Spain (L) and bronze medallist Bulgaria (R) pose with their medals on the podium. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich Rio de...

Spain's Beitia, 37, wins historic high jump gold 21 Aug 2016 - 07:37 am

Ruth Beitia poses with her gold medal. REUTERS/Stoyan Nenov Rio de Janeiro: Spanish veteran Ruth Beitia, 37, wrote her name in the history...

Former slave to run for South Sudan in Olympic marathon 21 Aug 2016 - 05:01 am

South Sudan's flagbearer Guor Marial leads his delegation during the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Maracana stadium in...

Unbeatable Bolt signs off with stunning triple treat 21 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Usain Bolt of Jamaica celebrates victory after the Men’s 4 x 100m Relay Final of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Olympic...

Bolt’s Olympic mission accomplished 21 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt celebrates his team’s victory at the end of the Men’s 4x100m relay final during the athletics event at the Rio...

Beat that! Bolt thinks record is unbreakable 21 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Usain Bolt (C) of Jamaica celebrates victory after the Men's 4 x 100m Relay Final of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the...

India cheers first woman to win silver medal 20 Aug 2016 - 11:17 am

Silver medallist P.V. Sindhu (IND) of India poses with an Indian national flag. (REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo) New Delhi: India swelled with pride on...

Spain's Marin wins badminton gold over India's Sindhu 20 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Gold medallist Carolina Marin (ESP) of Spain poses on the podium REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo By FOSTER KLUG RIO DE JANEIRO: Carolina Marin of...

Shuttler Sindhu on cloud nine after silver-medal feat 20 Aug 2016 - 12:00 am

Silver medallist P.V. Sindhu (IND) of India poses with an Indian national flag. REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo Rio de Janeiro: After bagging a historic...

Peerless Usain Bolt powers to 200m gold 19 Aug 2016 - 06:01 pm

Jamaica's Usain Bolt looks on after winning the Men's 200m Final during the athletics event at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the...

US says sorry as swimmers lied about mugging 19 Aug 2016 - 12:35 pm

Combination picture made on August 18, 2016 shows USA's swimmer James Feigen (top L), Ryan Lochte (top R) Gunnar Bentz (bottom L) and...

Team Britain athlete involved in theft incident in Rio 18 Aug 2016 - 11:52 am

People arrive to watch the Men's 200m semi final of the Rio2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on August 17, 2016. (Salih...

China's Lin survives scare to set up Lee clash 17 Aug 2016 - 05:22 pm

Lin Dan (CHN) of China plays against Srikanth Kidambi (IND) of India. (REUTERS/Marcelo del Pozo) Rio de Janeiro: Chinese badminton superstar Lin Dan...