2016 Olympic games

Olympic chief hails Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires a success

The President of the International Olympic Committee hailed the Buenos Aires 2018 Youth Olympic Games a major success as the sporting event comes to an end on Thursday (October 18).…

7 years ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

Rio passes Olympic torch to Tokyo

As the 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro draw to a close, Japan’s capital Tokyo takes on the mantle of hosting the next Games in 2020. Excitement is building in…

9 years ago

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RIO 2016: Philippines wins first Olympic medal in two decades

The Philippines has won an Olympic medal for the first time in 20 years. It was an unexpected victory given the country's performances at recent games.…

9 years ago

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US Olympic swimmers prevented from leaving Brazil

Three US Olympic swimmers have been ordered to remain in Brazil to answer questions about a robbery that happened over the weekend.…

9 years ago

Sport

Rio 2016: Nigeria to re-fund Olympics athletes

Nigeria Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, promised that personal monies incurred by athletes at Rio Olympics will be refunded.…

9 years ago

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Schooling makes Olympic history for Singapore

Swimmer Joseph Schooling earns Singapore it's first Olympic gold in the mens 100 meters butterfly.…

9 years ago

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Rio 2016: The Olympic legacy of Michael Phelps

American swimmer and Olympic record-holder Michael Phelps is making his fifth appearance at the Games. The 18-time gold medalist is back for one last competitive dip and is vying for four more…

9 years ago

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Rio Olympics marred by blunders

The Olympic ideal of noble sportsmanship bringing together all nations was hardly on display in Rio de Janeiro when a torch bearer dropped his pants in front of the crowd and cameras.…

9 years ago

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Brazil: Rival protests held over impeachment against suspended leader Rousseff

Rival protests have been held in Brazil days before the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro begin.Thousands on Rio's famous beachfront rallied to back the impeachment process against suspended President Dilma…

9 years ago

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2016 Olympic games

Olympic chief hails Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires a success

Rio passes Olympic torch to Tokyo

RIO 2016: Philippines wins first Olympic medal in two decades

US Olympic swimmers prevented from leaving Brazil

Rio 2016: Nigeria to re-fund Olympics athletes

Schooling makes Olympic history for Singapore

Rio 2016: The Olympic legacy of Michael Phelps

Rio Olympics marred by blunders

Brazil: Rival protests held over impeachment against suspended leader Rousseff

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