Sports / Newsmakers

'Robots' Uchimura and Biles ready to roll

2016-07-29 07:36

The world's best gymnasts are hoping the sweat and tears they've shed in training will provide them with the spark they need at the Olympics to pull the plug on two record-chasing champions who have been dubbed "robots".

IOC's Bach confident Rio will solve problems before Games

2016-07-28 11:31

The head of the IOC played down problems with unfinished accommodation in Rio de Janeiro, saying he expected Brazil to host a "fantastic" games.

Scrutiny on global sport bodies as they decide Russians' Olympic fates

2016-07-27 09:56

The International Olympic Committee's decision to let individual sport federations decide whether to ban Russians from the Rio games over doping has put Moscow's links to the governing bodies under scrutiny.

Brazil's Rousseff turns down Olympic opening invite

2016-07-27 09:14

Brazil's suspended President Dilma Rousseff has decided not to attend the torch ceremony opening the Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Olympic Torch relay across Brazil

2016-07-25 11:12

Olympic Torch relay across Brazil

Rio 2016 unveils uniforms made in China

2016-05-16 03:48

Green, yellow, blue and red. The four colours will identify different functions among the Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games staff and volunteers.

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