Brazil won their first Olympic gold medal of Rio 2016 here today as judoka Rafaela Silva overcame huge pressure to triumph in the under 57 kilograms category in front of a crescendo of chanting, singing and raucous celebrations.
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Eight nations reveal delegations for Rio 2016 Paralympics
El Salvador, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Peru, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago and Venezuela have announced their delegations for the upcoming Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
Australian women outmuscle New Zealand to become first Olympic rugby champions in 92 years
Australia’s women were deservedly crowned the first Olympic rugby champions for 92 years at Deodoro Stadium here tonight.
The Olympic movement is more than two weeks
I've taken offense to Charles Lane’s May 22, editorial titled, “Stop Playing with Integrity of Olympics,” that indicts the Olympic movement.
WOW CHOW! T&T rower in quarters; slow start for Lewis
Felice Aisha Chow grabbed the lifeline on offer in the women's single sculls event at the Lagoa Stadium, here in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, yesterday.