Greek athlete fails doping test hours before Rio Olympics opening ceremony: Hellenic Olympic Committee
The Hellenic Olympic Committee (HOC) announced on Friday a few hours before the opening ceremony of the Rio Olympics that a Greek athlete tested positive in a doping control.
China face tough battle at Rio but ready to learn
China's men's national basketball team is slated to start their Olympic campaign with a battle against the US on Saturday after their first training session in Rio on Thursday.
Rio prepares for big show as Brazilians relax on beach and athletes train
Local residents in Rio de Janeiro said that their city is ready for the big show, despite numerous reports of lingering problems plaguing the first Olympic Games to be held in South America.
World readies for Rio Games
Chinese audiences are looking forward to the Rio Games, together with some other 3 billion people tuning in around the world as Brazil lifts the curtain on the first ever Olympic Games in South America, although Chinese have become less passionate about the event after Beijing’s successful 2008 Games.
Pele says ill health will prevent him from lighting Olympic flame
Ill health will prevent Pele from participating in the Olympic opening ceremony, the football legend said just hours before the show was due to begin on Friday.
Contention for Rio Olympics' first gold medal wide open, says Chinese coach
The world's best markswomen including Olympic champions Du Li and Yi Siling took to the Olympic shooting center on Friday as the pre-event training got underway.
Rio Olympics orders send warning to Chinese exporters
Wu Xiaoming runs a sports export business, but the upcoming Rio Olympics has not brought him additional fortune.
Rio says it’s ready for the big show
Local residents in Rio de Janeiro said on Thursday, the day before the 2016 Olympic Games officially kick off, that their city is ready for the big show, despite numerous reports of lingering problems plaguing the first Olympic Games to be held in South America.
Mood in Rio intense as Olympic storm approaches
The mood in Rio de Janeiro is intense, as athletes remain laser-focused on the task at hand, trying to get in some last-minute training before the real competition starts on Saturday.
Brazil presents Legacy Plan for Olympics
The Brazilian authorities on Thursday presented the Legacy Plan for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games, which will officially start on Friday.
Chinese Vice Premier Liu visits Olympic delegation
Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong Thursday called on the country's athletes to spread the Olympic spirit of unity, friendship and progress at the upcoming Rio Olympic Games.
Strong squad with low expectation for Chinese shooting team in Rio
China has been a strong team in Olympic shooting sport since Xu Haifeng got the very first Olympic gold for the country in 1984 Los Angeles Games.
Rio Olympics meets target for ticket sales
The Rio Olympics organizing committee announced on Thursday that it has sold 1.045 billion reais (323 million US dollars) worth of tickets and met its target for sales.
Rio mayor assures Olympics final cost will reduce by 30 pct
The final cost of the Olympic Games that Rio de Janeiro will host from Friday until Aug. 21 will be 30 percent lower than initial estimates, thanks to many investments from private initiatives, informed Rio de Janeiro's Mayor Eduardo Paes on Thursday.
UN chief in Brazil to take part in Olympic torch relay
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is in Brazil on Thursday and he is expected to take part in the Olympic torch relay on Friday, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said.
IOC president Bach says clear conscience guides him to Russia doping decision
International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said here on Thursday he made the decision on Russia doping with a clear conscience.
Rio set for 'coolest' Olympic opening ceremony
Rio 2016 opening ceremony organizers have urged athletes to participate in the Olympic curtain-raiser on Friday, promising them "the coolest party they have seen."
IOC approves 271 Russian athletes to compete in Rio Olympics
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Thursday that 271 Russian athletes have been allowed to participate in the Rio Games which will officially open on Friday.