Sports / Olympics

IOC sets deadline for India to hold elections 25 May 2013 - 02:58 am

MUMBAI: The International Olympic Committee has set India a September 1 deadline for a new election to facilitate the country’s return to the...

Wrestling revamps rules in fight for survival 19 May 2013 - 04:22 am

MOSCOW: The ancient sport of wrestling yesterday agreed a wholesale shake-up of its rules to make the sport more attractive for spectators, in...

Singapore’s Ng poised to challenge for IOC 16 May 2013 - 05:32 am

SINGAPORE: Singapore’s Ng Ser Miang looked set to challenge to become the new president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) yesterday, with officials...

IOC to oversee India return to Olympic fold 16 May 2013 - 12:22 am

LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) yesterday said it had held successful meetings with exiled member India, following its suspension over claims of...

Kenya’s running great Keino backs Bach’s IOC presidency bid 13 May 2013 - 12:25 am

NAIROBI: Thomas Bach, bidding to become president of the International Olympic Committee, was backed yesterday by Kenyan running great Kipchoge Keino who said...

Germany’s Bach launches bid for IOC presidency 10 May 2013 - 12:04 am

BERLIN: German Thomas Bach became the first official candidate to be the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) new president yesterday, saying his long experience...

Olympic champion Cakir faces life ban after second offence 04 May 2013 - 02:29 am

LONDON: Turkey’s Asli Cakir Alptekin (pictured), who came back from a doping ban to win the women’s 1,500 metres under a cloud of...

WADA chief criticises Puerto outcome 01 May 2013 - 11:58 pm

MADRID: The Director General of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) David Howman has criticised the decision of the judge in the Operation Puerto...

Russian discus medalist gets 10-year ban 01 May 2013 - 12:54 am

MOSCOW: Olympics discus silver medalist Daria Pishchalnikova is set to be stripped of her London 2012 medal after the Russian received a 10-year...

Harrison soars high at Drake Relays 29 Apr 2013 - 12:34 am

DES MOINES, Iowa: American Queen Harrison won the women’s 100m hurdles at the Drake Relays yesterday, clocking 12.71sec to beat the women who...

Australian swimming, athletics get funding cuts 23 Apr 2013 - 04:39 am

SYDNEY: Two of Australia’s biggest Olympic sports, swimming and athletics, had their annual high-performance funding cut yesterday by the government-backed Australian Sports Commission...

Kipchoge of Kenya tops in Hamburg race 22 Apr 2013 - 06:31 am

HAMBURG: Eliud Kipchoge of Kenya won yesterday’s Hamburg Marathon as the 15,000 runners in the northern German city paid tribute to the victims...

Olympic winner Lin Dan to make return in Taipei 17 Apr 2013 - 12:54 am

TAIPEI: Olympic gold-medallist Lin Dan returns to the court after an eight-month break this week as he spearheads China’s drive for a clean-sweep...

Australia target top five at 2016 Games in Rio 14 Apr 2013 - 12:46 am

SYDNEY: Better use of resources rather than more government funding will help Australia return to the top five Olympic nations, Australia Olympic Committee...

India’s return is under threat 13 Apr 2013 - 04:23 am

NEW DELHI: A stand-off between the government and an 81-year-old archery administrator is threatening to pierce India’s hopes of a swift return to...

Bickering delays India’s return 11 Apr 2013 - 12:17 am

An aerial view shows the final touches of the roof installation at the Maracana Stadium, which is undergoing renovation for the 2014 World...

Cancellara wins Tour of Flanders 01 Apr 2013 - 07:38 am

Audenarde, Belgium: Swiss ace Fabian Cancellara won the one day classic Tour of Flanders for the second time here yesterday. The 32-year-old 2008...

Radcliffe fears she may never race again 28 Mar 2013 - 09:08 am

LONDON: World marathon record holder Paula Radcliffe admitted yesterday that she may never take part in a competitive race again because of ongoing...