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Dutch PM to raise gay rights issue in Sochi

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 16:31

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will talk about gay rights in Russia during his visit to the Winter Olympics in Sochi, he told the Dutch parliament.

Russian lawmakers propose harsh new security laws ahead of Sochi games

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 15, 2014, 08:46

Russian lawmakers announced plans to push legislation introducing harsher punishments for those who carry out deadly attacks, as Russia tightens security ahead of Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.

Hockey World League Finals: Spirited India hold Olympic champions Germany to a draw

Last Updated: Monday, January 13, 2014, 22:39

India came up with a spirited performance to draw with Olympic champions Germany 3-3 and register their first win at the Hero Hockey World League Finals on Monday.

Bekele to run Paris marathon

Last Updated: Friday, January 10, 2014, 03:16

Ethiopia`s Kenenisa Bekele, one of the all-time great long-distance runners, will take part in this year`s Paris marathon on April 6, race organisers announced on Thursday.

Six bodies found in Russia region near Olympic host Sochi

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 23:48

Russia on Thursday launched a counter-terrorism operation after six bodies riddled with bullets were found in a region bordering that of Winter Olympic host city of Sochi, just weeks before the start of the Games.

Russia tightens security in Sochi before Olympics

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 7, 2014, 14:21

Russian forces went on combat alert in Sochi and tightened restrictions on access to the Black Sea resort as part of measures by President Vladimir Putin to ensure security at next month`s Winter Olympics.

Putin lifts `blanket ban` against protests, demonstrations at Winter Olympics

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 14:56

Russian President Vladimir Putin has reportedly withdrawn a blanket ban on demonstrations in and around the upcoming Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Sochi.

New Zealand aim for top-6 finish in Hockey World League Final

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 19:51

New Zealand head coach Colin Batch is eyeing a top-six finish in the Hero Hockey World League Final to be held at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here from January 10-18.

Judo federation official reviews Cuban Grand Prix preparations

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 19:03

A director of sports at the International Judo Federation (IJF) met Cuban representatives of the sport Friday to review preparations for the 2014 Judo Grand Prix to be held June 6-7 here.

IOC president Bach says terrorism must never triumph

Last Updated: Thursday, January 2, 2014, 20:31

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has insisted Sochi 2014 is for athletic achievements and that "terrorism must never triumph" in his New Year`s message following two deadly bomb blasts in the Russian city of Volgograd this week.

Sushil Kumar to compete in 74kg in Rio Games, Yogeshwar in 65kg

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 1, 2014, 23:56

Putting to rest all speculations, on Wednesday it was confirmed that star wrestlers Sushil Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt will compete in 74kg and 65kg categories respectively at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games to avoid face-off against each other.

Omar Farah doing all he can to make Mo proud again

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 15:13

Brother of Olympic hero Mo, Omar Farah has vowed to keep his troubled past behind and improve his relationship with his US-based half brother and make him proud again.