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Explaining India’s Olympics Performance
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Akhilesh Pillalamarri
August 20, 2016
Why does India has such a hard time winning Olympic medals?
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August 20, 2016
India Bags Two Rio Medals. Will There Be More to Come?
India's athletes are producing results in Rio, but going forward, the country's sporting infrastructure needs change.
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India Bags Two Rio Medals. Will There Be More to Come?
August 01, 2016
India at the 2016 Summer Olympics: What to Watch For
Here are the Indian athletes to watch for at this year's Olympic games.
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India at the 2016 Summer Olympics: What to Watch For
July 20, 2016
After New Doping Report, Russia Faces Possible Full Rio Ban
New report details massive State-run scheme to pass dirty athletes off as clean.
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After New Doping Report, Russia Faces Possible Full Rio Ban
January 05, 2016
China's Growing Sports Empire
China's Wanda Group is poised to become the world's largest sports company.
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China's Growing Sports Empire
January 12, 2013
2020 Olympics: Tokyo's to Lose?
While Japan’s capital city seems to be the favorite to host the games, Istanbul and Madrid are in hot pursuit.
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2020 Olympics: Tokyo's to Lose?
December 07, 2012
Olympic Committee Suspends India
A ban by the IOC is a blow to India ‘s hopes of increasing its presence on the global sporting stage.
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Olympic Committee Suspends India
November 23, 2012
Australia Hoping for Swimming Reset
In London, Australia captured just one gold medal in swimming with no individual gold medals.
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Australia Hoping for Swimming Reset
November 19, 2012
The Race is on for the 2024 Olympics
As the sporting world speculates over the 2020 Olympics, Qatar positions itself for 2024.
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The Race is on for the 2024 Olympics
November 07, 2012
Tokyo Pushes Ahead for 2020 Olympics
Despite the resignation of the city’s mayor, signs look good for Tokyo to host the 2020 games.
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Tokyo Pushes Ahead for 2020 Olympics
September 12, 2012
China Strikes Gold at Paralympics
While gold medals are impressive, changing attitudes towards the disabled in China maybe the real story.
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China Strikes Gold at Paralympics
August 20, 2012
Tokyo's 2020 Olympic Dream
Japan’s capital is bidding to host the summer games with Istanbul and Madrid also vying for the prize.
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Tokyo's 2020 Olympic Dream
August 17, 2012
South Korea's Olympic Success
Seoul exceeded its own expectations at this year’s Olympics. Expect that to continue in 2016.
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South Korea's Olympic Success
August 15, 2012
A Mixed Bag for China at 2012 Olympics
While not taking the top spot at this year’s 2012 Games, China has much to celebrate with a bright future ahead.
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A Mixed Bag for China at 2012 Olympics
August 13, 2012
ROK Midfielder Adds to Island Dispute With Japan
Park Jong-woo holding a banner stating “Dokdo is our land” brings football into a tense international dispute.
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ROK Midfielder Adds to Island Dispute With Japan
August 08, 2012
"Liu Xiang is a Warrior"
Tragedy once again strikes Liu Xiang. The real story may be how he pressed forward in spite of it.
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"Liu Xiang is a Warrior"
August 05, 2012
Japan, S. Korea and UAE Football Impress in London
The 2012 London Games sported some amazing football. Several nations stood out.
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Japan, S. Korea and UAE Football Impress in London
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