Gebrselassie backs Farah to target `golden treble` at 2016 Rio Olympics

Last Updated: Sunday, September 15, 2013, 17:37

Veteran Ethiopian runner Haile Gebrselassie has backed British Olympic champion Mo Farah to target a golden treble at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

IOC vice-president fears Rio way behind schedule

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 10:51

Concerns about Rio de Janeiro`s tardy progress in preparing to host the 2016 Games may have played a decisive role in Tokyo being awarded the 2020 Olympics ahead of Istanbul and Madrid.

Usain Bolt not worried about failure at 2016 Olympics

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 08:57

Usain Bolt is not worried about tarnishing his career by failing to retain his 100 and 200 metres Olympic titles in Rio de Janeiro in three years` time.

Will win gold in 2016 Olympics: Mary Kom

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 28, 2013, 15:52

Olympic bronze medal winner in boxing, M C Mary Kom has expressed confidence that she would win a gold medal in the next Olympics in Rio and said she will start regular training after six months.

Rio mayor wants Olympic planning body dissolved

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 16:13

Rio de Janeiro mayor Eduardo Paes has called upon Brazil`s federal government to disband the Olympic Public Authority (APO), a public body created to oversee planning for the 2016 Olympics.

Usain Bolt eyes Rio after edging closer to medal record

Last Updated: Sunday, August 18, 2013, 15:28

Usain Bolt revealed a track master plan that includes defending his Olympic sprint titles in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 after powering to a third successive world 200m title on Saturday.

Indian channel gets broadcast rights for 2016 Rio Games

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 23:15

Despite India serving a ban from the Olympic fold, the International Olympic Committee has awarded broadcast rights of several important multi-sporting events, including 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, for seven South Asian countries to an Indian channel.

Injury threatens Ian Thorpe`s Olympic dream

Last Updated: Sunday, July 28, 2013, 09:38

Australia`s five-time Olympic gold medallist Ian Thorpe may have to abandon his dream of swimming at the 2016 Rio Olympics following a shoulder injury, according to a report.

Brazil Olympic athletes affected by World Cup

Last Updated: Monday, March 25, 2013, 15:58

Brazil`s 2011 pole vault World Champion Fabiana Murer has claimed the 2014 FIFA World Cup is negatively affecting Brazil`s preparations for the 2016 Rio Olympics.